Toyota Celica 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 | Toyota Celica | Lexus RX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 520 | 1,271 |
| Model years covered | 1974–2005 | 1999–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 108 | 155 |
| Fires reported | 15 | 22 |
| Injuries reported | 65 | 81 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Other & Unspecified |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 36.7% | 20.4% |
Toyota Celica by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
94
18.1%
Airbags
85
16.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
48
9.2%
Seat Belts
46
8.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
39
7.5%
Body & Structure
31
6.0%
Brakes
29
5.6%
Tires
25
4.8%
Lexus RX by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
171
13.5%
Engine & Cooling
153
12.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
134
10.5%
Airbags
129
10.1%
Brakes
125
9.8%
Electrical System
110
8.7%
Body & Structure
82
6.5%