BMW 318I vs Toyota Previa
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 318I | Toyota Previa |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 113 | 280 |
| Model years covered | 1984–2003 | 1987–2001 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 1993 |
| Best model year | 1993 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 26 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 22 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 26 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.5% | 26.4% |
BMW 318I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
35
31.0%
Electrical System
17
15.0%
Airbags
11
9.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
8.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
6.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
6.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
5.3%
Brakes
5
4.4%
Toyota Previa by year
What breaks
Brakes
37
13.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
30
10.7%
Engine & Cooling
27
9.6%
Airbags
21
7.5%
Tires
19
6.8%
Body & Structure
17
6.1%
Seat Belts
17
6.1%
Equipment & Accessories
17
6.1%