Lexus SC400 vs Chevrolet Prizm
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 SC400 | Chevrolet Prizm |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 79 | 195 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2001 | 1990–2002 |
| Worst model year | — | 2001 |
| Best model year | — | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 36 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 11 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.5% | 32.3% |
Lexus SC400 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
14
17.7%
Lights
12
15.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
12.7%
Brakes
8
10.1%
Tires
6
7.6%
Engine & Cooling
5
6.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
5.1%
Airbags
4
5.1%
Chevrolet Prizm by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
39
20.0%
Airbags
28
14.4%
Electrical System
18
9.2%
Tires
13
6.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks
11
5.6%
Lights
10
5.1%
Seat Belts
10
5.1%
Brakes
9
4.6%