Mazda RX-8 vs Tesla Model X
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 | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,004 | 2,415 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2011 | 2016–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 35 | 354 |
| Fires reported | 17 | 23 |
| Injuries reported | 30 | 125 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.2% | 21% |
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%
Tesla Model X by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
367
15.2%
Other & Unspecified
358
14.8%
Suspension
333
13.8%
Electrical System
301
12.5%
Steering
262
10.8%
Body & Structure
144
6.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
126
5.2%
Brakes
100
4.1%