Lexus ES 330 vs Nissan D21
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 | Nissan D21 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 188 | 466 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2004 | 1988–1997 |
| Worst model year | — | 1995 |
| Best model year | — | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 38 | 66 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 16 |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 33% | 25.3% |
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%
Nissan D21 by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
69
14.8%
Engine & Cooling
47
10.1%
Tires
43
9.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
40
8.6%
Airbags
36
7.7%
Seat Belts
36
7.7%
Brakes
34
7.3%
Electrical System
33
7.1%