Oldsmobile 98 vs Mazda RX-8
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 | Oldsmobile 98 | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 417 | 1,004 |
| Model years covered | 1975–1999 | 2004–2011 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 31 | 35 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 17 |
| Injuries reported | 31 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.3% | 8.2% |
Oldsmobile 98 by year
What breaks
Brakes
83
19.9%
Electrical System
45
10.8%
Engine & Cooling
40
9.6%
Airbags
33
7.9%
Seat Belts
33
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
6.0%
Steering
22
5.3%
Body & Structure
16
3.8%
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%