Mazda RX7 vs Acura ILX
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 RX7 | Acura ILX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 144 | 360 |
| Model years covered | 1982–1989 | 2013–2022 |
| Worst model year | — | 2016 |
| Best model year | — | 2020 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 31 |
| Fires reported | 52 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 17 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 45.1% | 14.4% |
Mazda RX7 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
60
41.7%
Seat Belts
23
16.0%
Engine & Cooling
20
13.9%
Electrical System
17
11.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
8
5.6%
Brakes
4
2.8%
Equipment & Accessories
3
2.1%
Steering
2
1.4%
Acura ILX by year
What breaks
Airbags
78
21.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
51
14.2%
Brakes
46
12.8%
Electrical System
32
8.9%
Other & Unspecified
30
8.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
6.7%
Engine & Cooling
18
5.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
15
4.2%