Lexus RX300 vs Lincoln MKZ
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 RX300 | Lincoln MKZ |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 849 | 2,025 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2003 | 2007–2020 |
| Worst model year | 1999 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 89 | 165 |
| Fires reported | 16 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 51 | 71 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.4% | 13.2% |
Lexus RX300 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
441
51.9%
Engine & Cooling
92
10.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
66
7.8%
Airbags
37
4.4%
Brakes
36
4.2%
Electrical System
28
3.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
17
2.0%
Seat Belts
16
1.9%
Lincoln MKZ by year
What breaks
Airbags
674
33.3%
Brakes
292
14.4%
Engine & Cooling
178
8.8%
Electrical System
122
6.0%
Steering
114
5.6%
Other & Unspecified
101
5.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
94
4.6%
Wheels
84
4.1%