Mazda 323 vs Lincoln MKS
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 | Mazda 323 | Lincoln MKS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 204 | 492 |
| Model years covered | 1986–1995 | 2009–2016 |
| Worst model year | — | 2013 |
| Best model year | — | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 29 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 19 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 14 |
| Most complained-about part | Seat Belts | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.7% | 14.6% |
Mazda 323 by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
111
54.4%
Engine & Cooling
23
11.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
7.8%
Brakes
7
3.4%
Electrical System
6
2.9%
Suspension
6
2.9%
Steering
5
2.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
2.5%
Lincoln MKS by year
What breaks
Steering
121
24.6%
Electrical System
55
11.2%
Engine & Cooling
52
10.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
38
7.7%
Brakes
34
6.9%
Other & Unspecified
27
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
4.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
24
4.9%