Toyota Corolla Cross vs Mazda Protege
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 Corolla Cross | Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 562 | 1,377 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2026 | 1989–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 33 | 242 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 24 | 197 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Seat Belts |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.9% | 34.4% |
Toyota Corolla Cross by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
127
22.6%
Electrical System
95
16.9%
Other & Unspecified
57
10.1%
Steering
56
10.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
34
6.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
5.5%
Brakes
28
5.0%
Mazda Protege by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
230
16.7%
Airbags
171
12.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
170
12.3%
Engine & Cooling
144
10.5%
Brakes
103
7.5%
Electrical System
74
5.4%
Tires
54
3.9%
Suspension
48
3.5%