Mazda MAZDA5 vs Lexus RX
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 MAZDA5 | Lexus RX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 535 | 1,281 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2016 | 1999–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 45 | 155 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 22 |
| Injuries reported | 24 | 81 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Other & Unspecified |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.5% | 20.2% |
Mazda MAZDA5 by year
What breaks
Steering
102
19.1%
Tires
60
11.2%
Suspension
59
11.0%
Engine & Cooling
44
8.2%
Brakes
40
7.5%
Body & Structure
36
6.7%
Electrical System
25
4.7%
Airbags
25
4.7%
Lexus RX by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
171
13.3%
Engine & Cooling
155
12.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
134
10.5%
Airbags
129
10.1%
Brakes
125
9.8%
Electrical System
115
9.0%
Body & Structure
82
6.4%