Mazda MX-5 vs Daewoo Lanos
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 MX-5 | Daewoo Lanos |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 202 | 502 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2026 | 1998–2002 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 20 | 20 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.3% | 9.6% |
Mazda MX-5 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
15.3%
Airbags
25
12.4%
Electrical System
20
9.9%
Body & Structure
20
9.9%
Other & Unspecified
17
8.4%
Steering
10
5.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
10
5.0%
Brakes
9
4.5%
Daewoo Lanos by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
292
58.2%
Airbags
84
16.7%
Brakes
38
7.6%
Electrical System
12
2.4%
Lights
10
2.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
1.8%
Suspension
7
1.4%
Steering
6
1.2%