BMW 328D vs Buick Verano
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 328D | Buick Verano |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 275 | 670 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2018 | 2012–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 25 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 15 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.6% | 7.3% |
BMW 328D by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
106
38.5%
Engine & Cooling
76
27.6%
Other & Unspecified
24
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
7.6%
Electrical System
10
3.6%
Brakes
8
2.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
2.2%
Body & Structure
5
1.8%
Buick Verano by year
What breaks
Electrical System
122
18.2%
Engine & Cooling
112
16.7%
Airbags
93
13.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
52
7.8%
Steering
50
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
48
7.2%
Stability & Traction Control
26
3.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
19
2.8%