Plymouth Acclaim vs Lexus RX
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 | Plymouth Acclaim | Lexus RX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 538 | 1,281 |
| Model years covered | 1988–1996 | 1999–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 1995 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 72 | 155 |
| Fires reported | 29 | 22 |
| Injuries reported | 51 | 81 |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Other & Unspecified |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 29% | 20.2% |
Plymouth Acclaim by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
86
16.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
74
13.8%
Suspension
65
12.1%
Airbags
62
11.5%
Electrical System
43
8.0%
Seat Belts
32
5.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
29
5.4%
Brakes
22
4.1%
Lexus RX by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
171
13.3%
Engine & Cooling
155
12.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
134
10.5%
Airbags
129
10.1%
Brakes
125
9.8%
Electrical System
115
9.0%
Body & Structure
82
6.4%