Lexus GS vs Acura RL
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 GS | Acura RL |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 210 | 525 |
| Model years covered | 1995–2019 | 1996–2015 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 30 | 26 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 13 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.3% | 9% |
Lexus GS by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
26
12.4%
Other & Unspecified
22
10.5%
Steering
20
9.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
9.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
8.1%
Brakes
16
7.6%
Electrical System
13
6.2%
Airbags
12
5.7%
Acura RL by year
What breaks
Airbags
141
26.9%
Lights
63
12.0%
Electrical System
60
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
42
8.0%
Brakes
34
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
24
4.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
19
3.6%
Other & Unspecified
17
3.2%