Yamaha YZFR1 vs Dodge Colt
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 | Yamaha YZFR1 | Dodge Colt |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 133 | 328 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2015 | 1982–1996 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 15 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Acceleration & Cruise Control | Seat Belts |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.3% | 11% |
Yamaha YZFR1 by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
53
39.8%
Engine & Cooling
24
18.0%
Electrical System
18
13.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
9.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
6.8%
Body & Structure
7
5.3%
Other & Unspecified
5
3.8%
Suspension
2
1.5%
Dodge Colt by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
217
66.2%
Engine & Cooling
20
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
4.9%
Electrical System
10
3.0%
Brakes
8
2.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
2.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
2.1%
Seats
7
2.1%