Toyota Avalon Hybrid vs Mazda MX-5
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 | Toyota Avalon Hybrid | Mazda MX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 81 | 202 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2021 | 2006–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 20 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 15 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.5% | 17.3% |
Toyota Avalon Hybrid by year
What breaks
Airbags
10
12.3%
Other & Unspecified
10
12.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
8
9.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
8
9.9%
Electrical System
7
8.6%
Brakes
6
7.4%
Engine & Cooling
5
6.2%
Body & Structure
4
4.9%
Mazda MX-5 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
15.3%
Airbags
25
12.4%
Electrical System
20
9.9%
Body & Structure
20
9.9%
Other & Unspecified
17
8.4%
Steering
10
5.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
10
5.0%
Brakes
9
4.5%