BMW 323CI vs Forest River Cardinal
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 323CI | Forest River Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 33 | 81 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2000 | 1998–2023 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Tires |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.1% | 7.4% |
BMW 323CI by year
00
What breaks
Airbags
11
33.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
18.2%
Body & Structure
5
15.2%
Suspension
4
12.1%
Electrical System
3
9.1%
Engine & Cooling
1
3.0%
Lights
1
3.0%
Tires
1
3.0%
Forest River Cardinal by year
What breaks
Tires
19
23.5%
Body & Structure
15
18.5%
Equipment & Accessories
13
16.0%
Wheels
10
12.3%
Other & Unspecified
9
11.1%
Suspension
7
8.6%
Electrical System
4
4.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
2.5%