BMW 325IS vs Pontiac Pontiac
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 325IS | Pontiac Pontiac |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 53 | 132 |
| Model years covered | 1992–1995 | 1971–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 2003 |
| Best model year | — | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 9 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.3% | 19.7% |
BMW 325IS by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
11
20.8%
Body & Structure
10
18.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
9.4%
Lights
5
9.4%
Airbags
4
7.5%
Suspension
3
5.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
5.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
5.7%
Pontiac Pontiac by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
28
21.2%
Electrical System
16
12.1%
Lights
14
10.6%
Brakes
11
8.3%
Body & Structure
11
8.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
8
6.1%
Steering
7
5.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
5.3%