Pontiac Lemans vs Suzuki SX4
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 Lemans | Suzuki SX4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 172 | 427 |
| Model years covered | 1977–1993 | 2000–2013 |
| Worst model year | — | 2008 |
| Best model year | — | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 40 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Seat Belts | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.8% | 19.2% |
Pontiac Lemans by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
56
32.6%
Brakes
32
18.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
8.7%
Electrical System
13
7.6%
Engine & Cooling
11
6.4%
Suspension
6
3.5%
Lights
6
3.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
2.9%
Suzuki SX4 by year
What breaks
Airbags
193
45.2%
Steering
33
7.7%
Electrical System
31
7.3%
Engine & Cooling
27
6.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
22
5.2%
Seat Belts
19
4.4%
Seats
19
4.4%
Body & Structure
11
2.6%