Mazda 323 vs Pontiac G5
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 | Pontiac G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 204 | 510 |
| Model years covered | 1986–1995 | 2007–2010 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 66 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 42 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Seat Belts | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.7% | 23.1% |
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%
Pontiac G5 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
132
25.9%
Steering
95
18.6%
Electrical System
81
15.9%
Airbags
69
13.5%
Engine & Cooling
20
3.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
3.9%
Brakes
18
3.5%
Lights
15
2.9%