KIA SPECTRA5 vs Mazda RX7
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 | KIA SPECTRA5 | Mazda RX7 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 58 | 144 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2008 | 1982–1989 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | — |
| Best model year | 2007 | — |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 52 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20.7% | 45.1% |
KIA SPECTRA5 by year
What breaks
Airbags
28
48.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
8.6%
Electrical System
4
6.9%
Seats
4
6.9%
Other & Unspecified
4
6.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
5.2%
Steering
2
3.4%
Brakes
2
3.4%
Mazda RX7 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
60
41.7%
Seat Belts
23
16.0%
Engine & Cooling
20
13.9%
Electrical System
17
11.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
8
5.6%
Brakes
4
2.8%
Equipment & Accessories
3
2.1%
Steering
2
1.4%