Mazda MX-6 vs Dodge Shadow
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-6 | Dodge Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 241 | 598 |
| Model years covered | 1990–1997 | 1986–1999 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | — |
| Best model year | 1996 | — |
| Crashes reported | 32 | 99 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 33 |
| Injuries reported | 31 | 71 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 28.6% | 34.3% |
Mazda MX-6 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
14.9%
Brakes
31
12.9%
Engine & Cooling
27
11.2%
Airbags
26
10.8%
Seat Belts
25
10.4%
Electrical System
17
7.1%
Suspension
11
4.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
4.1%
Dodge Shadow by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
72
12.0%
Seats
68
11.4%
Airbags
67
11.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
59
9.9%
Electrical System
52
8.7%
Body & Structure
39
6.5%
Brakes
33
5.5%
Seat Belts
33
5.5%