International Harvester 4700 vs Pontiac Pontiac
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 | International Harvester 4700 | Pontiac Pontiac |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 53 | 132 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2001 | 1971–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 2003 |
| Best model year | — | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 9 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 37.7% | 19.7% |
International Harvester 4700 by year
What breaks
Brakes
19
35.8%
Steering
6
11.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
11.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
7.5%
Engine & Cooling
3
5.7%
Electrical System
3
5.7%
Body & Structure
3
5.7%
Suspension
3
5.7%
Pontiac Pontiac by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
28
21.2%
Electrical System
16
12.1%
Lights
14
10.6%
Brakes
11
8.3%
Body & Structure
11
8.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
8
6.1%
Steering
7
5.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
5.3%