Lexus ES 330 vs Honda Prelude
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 | Lexus ES 330 | Honda Prelude |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 188 | 463 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2004 | 1981–2001 |
| Worst model year | — | 1997 |
| Best model year | — | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 38 | 52 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 15 |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 29 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 33% | 21.2% |
Lexus ES 330 by year
04
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
62
33.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
49
26.1%
Brakes
16
8.5%
Airbags
14
7.4%
Engine & Cooling
10
5.3%
Electrical System
6
3.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
2.1%
Seat Belts
4
2.1%
Honda Prelude by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
106
22.9%
Engine & Cooling
53
11.4%
Electrical System
49
10.6%
Seat Belts
35
7.6%
Steering
33
7.1%
Airbags
26
5.6%
Suspension
25
5.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
25
5.4%