BMW 135I vs Toyota Corolla Matrix
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 | BMW 135I | Toyota Corolla Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 199 | 477 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2013 | 2003–2013 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2005 |
| Best model year | 2012 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 44 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.5% | 18.2% |
BMW 135I by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
52
26.1%
Airbags
37
18.6%
Engine & Cooling
33
16.6%
Electrical System
20
10.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
6.5%
Lights
10
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
7
3.5%
Wheels
6
3.0%
Toyota Corolla Matrix by year
What breaks
Airbags
275
57.7%
Engine & Cooling
41
8.6%
Electrical System
30
6.3%
Brakes
22
4.6%
Other & Unspecified
19
4.0%
Body & Structure
18
3.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
3.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
2.3%