Hyundai Excel vs Mazda RX-8
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Hyundai Excel | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 424 | 1,004 |
| Model years covered | 1986–2001 | 2004–2011 |
| Worst model year | — | 2004 |
| Best model year | — | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 28 | 35 |
| Fires reported | 46 | 17 |
| Injuries reported | 32 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25.2% | 8.2% |
Hyundai Excel by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
85
20.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
73
17.2%
Electrical System
53
12.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
43
10.1%
Seat Belts
31
7.3%
Brakes
20
4.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
4.5%
Body & Structure
15
3.5%
Mazda RX-8 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
238
23.7%
Engine & Cooling
194
19.3%
Airbags
116
11.6%
Steering
112
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
72
7.2%
Electrical System
47
4.7%
Other & Unspecified
36
3.6%
Body & Structure
34
3.4%