BMW 3-SERIES vs Audi A4 Cabriolet
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 3-SERIES | Audi A4 Cabriolet |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 28 | 69 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2003 | 2006–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2009 |
| Best model year | — | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Lights | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.3% | 4.3% |
BMW 3-SERIES by year
03
What breaks
Lights
9
32.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
10.7%
Airbags
3
10.7%
Engine & Cooling
2
7.1%
Electrical System
2
7.1%
Brakes
2
7.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
7.1%
Body & Structure
1
3.6%
Audi A4 Cabriolet by year
What breaks
Airbags
57
82.6%
Engine & Cooling
4
5.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
4.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
2.9%
Electrical System
1
1.4%
Lights
1
1.4%
Other & Unspecified
1
1.4%