BMW 328I vs Subaru Forester
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 328I | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 3,783 | 8,735 |
| Model years covered | 1996–2016 | 1998–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 1998 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 210 | 898 |
| Fires reported | 193 | 157 |
| Injuries reported | 159 | 380 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 9 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.9% | 16.5% |
BMW 328I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,097
29.0%
Electrical System
685
18.1%
Airbags
604
16.0%
Other & Unspecified
179
4.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
174
4.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
149
3.9%
Brakes
114
3.0%
Body & Structure
112
3.0%
Subaru Forester by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
1,267
14.5%
Engine & Cooling
1,019
11.7%
Airbags
911
10.4%
Other & Unspecified
815
9.3%
Electrical System
794
9.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
566
6.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
533
6.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
512
5.9%