BMW 330CI vs Nissan 350Z
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 330CI | Nissan 350Z |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 326 | 815 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2006 | 2003–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 20 | 42 |
| Fires reported | 16 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 23 | 28 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.1% | 9.4% |
BMW 330CI by year
What breaks
Airbags
132
40.5%
Lights
33
10.1%
Engine & Cooling
27
8.3%
Electrical System
26
8.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
7.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
24
7.4%
Body & Structure
16
4.9%
Tires
9
2.8%
Nissan 350Z by year
What breaks
Suspension
149
18.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
143
17.5%
Engine & Cooling
119
14.6%
Tires
112
13.7%
Airbags
89
10.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
39
4.8%
Wheels
34
4.2%
Electrical System
24
2.9%