Mazda MX3 vs Lexus LS
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 MX3 | Lexus LS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 118 | 293 |
| Model years covered | 1991–1999 | 1994–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 21 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 20 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Seat Belts | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.3% | 15% |
Mazda MX3 by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
61
51.7%
Electrical System
13
11.0%
Suspension
9
7.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
6.8%
Airbags
5
4.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
3.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
3.4%
Engine & Cooling
3
2.5%
Lexus LS by year
What breaks
Brakes
63
21.5%
Other & Unspecified
32
10.9%
Electrical System
28
9.6%
Engine & Cooling
27
9.2%
Body & Structure
19
6.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
18
6.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
4.8%
Airbags
13
4.4%