BMW 318 vs Eagle Premier
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 318 | Eagle Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 169 | 415 |
| Model years covered | 1984–2001 | 1981–1994 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | — |
| Best model year | 1996 | — |
| Crashes reported | 25 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 26.6% | 5.3% |
BMW 318 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
63
37.3%
Airbags
21
12.4%
Electrical System
19
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
5.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
4.1%
Brakes
6
3.6%
Seat Belts
6
3.6%
Eagle Premier by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
82
19.8%
Brakes
68
16.4%
Engine & Cooling
50
12.0%
Electrical System
42
10.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
38
9.2%
Seat Belts
32
7.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
20
4.8%
Steering
13
3.1%