Mazda RX-8 vs Chevrolet Avalanche
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 RX-8 | Chevrolet Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,004 | 2,473 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2011 | 2000–2013 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 35 | 110 |
| Fires reported | 17 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 30 | 79 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Mazda RX-8 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
238
23.7%
Engine & Cooling
194
19.3%
Airbags
116
11.6%
Steering
112
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
72
7.2%
Electrical System
47
4.7%
Other & Unspecified
36
3.6%
Body & Structure
34
3.4%
Chevrolet Avalanche by year
What breaks
Airbags
593
24.0%
Brakes
373
15.1%
Other & Unspecified
312
12.6%
Body & Structure
275
11.1%
Electrical System
209
8.5%
Engine & Cooling
136
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
108
4.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
65
2.6%