BMW 330XI vs Cadillac STS
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 330XI | Cadillac STS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 248 | 610 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2006 | 1998–2011 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2005 |
| Best model year | 2004 | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 74 |
| Fires reported | 12 | 26 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.1% | 23.4% |
BMW 330XI by year
What breaks
Airbags
111
44.8%
Electrical System
31
12.5%
Engine & Cooling
19
7.7%
Seat Belts
16
6.5%
Lights
12
4.8%
Seats
10
4.0%
Steering
9
3.6%
Tires
9
3.6%
Cadillac STS by year
What breaks
Airbags
106
17.4%
Electrical System
86
14.1%
Engine & Cooling
83
13.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
47
7.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
42
6.9%
Brakes
34
5.6%
Stability & Traction Control
31
5.1%
Steering
25
4.1%