BMW 325CI vs Lincoln Aviator
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 325CI | Lincoln Aviator |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 289 | 719 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2006 | 2003–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 23 |
| Fires reported | 18 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.5% | 6.4% |
BMW 325CI by year
What breaks
Airbags
133
46.0%
Electrical System
24
8.3%
Engine & Cooling
21
7.3%
Lights
21
7.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
5.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
12
4.2%
Body & Structure
9
3.1%
Suspension
9
3.1%
Lincoln Aviator by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
120
16.7%
Electrical System
85
11.8%
Body & Structure
85
11.8%
Engine & Cooling
67
9.3%
Other & Unspecified
50
7.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
43
6.0%
Brakes
35
4.9%