Pontiac G5 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 | Pontiac G5 | Lexus RX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 513 | 1,281 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2010 | 1999–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 69 | 155 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 22 |
| Injuries reported | 42 | 81 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Other & Unspecified |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24.2% | 20.2% |
Pontiac G5 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
132
25.7%
Steering
96
18.7%
Electrical System
81
15.8%
Airbags
69
13.5%
Engine & Cooling
20
3.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
3.9%
Brakes
19
3.7%
Lights
15
2.9%
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%