BMW 318IS vs Mitsubishi Expo
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 318IS | Mitsubishi Expo |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 37 | 91 |
| Model years covered | 1991–1997 | 1992–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 1994 |
| Best model year | — | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Seat Belts |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.2% | 8.8% |
BMW 318IS by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
18
48.6%
Electrical System
4
10.8%
Body & Structure
4
10.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
5.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
5.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
2.7%
Airbags
1
2.7%
Steering
1
2.7%
Mitsubishi Expo by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
29
31.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
30.8%
Brakes
9
9.9%
Body & Structure
6
6.6%
Airbags
5
5.5%
Engine & Cooling
4
4.4%
Doors, Latches & Locks
3
3.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
2.2%