BMW 325 vs Porsche Cayenne
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 325 | Porsche Cayenne |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 288 | 702 |
| Model years covered | 1984–2008 | 2003–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 33 | 24 |
| Fires reported | 19 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 26 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.1% | 7.4% |
BMW 325 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
44
15.3%
Airbags
44
15.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
26
9.0%
Electrical System
25
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
6.3%
Brakes
15
5.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
5.2%
Body & Structure
14
4.9%
Porsche Cayenne by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
116
16.5%
Engine & Cooling
87
12.4%
Other & Unspecified
87
12.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
83
11.8%
Electrical System
79
11.3%
Airbags
62
8.8%
Lights
35
5.0%