Mazda RX-8 vs Mitsubishi Galant
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 | Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,004 | 2,429 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2011 | 1986–2012 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 1999 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 35 | 334 |
| Fires reported | 17 | 115 |
| Injuries reported | 30 | 198 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 9 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.2% | 27% |
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%
Mitsubishi Galant by year
What breaks
Brakes
395
16.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
265
10.9%
Suspension
250
10.3%
Airbags
234
9.6%
Engine & Cooling
221
9.1%
Electrical System
198
8.2%
Body & Structure
175
7.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
141
5.8%