BMW 335I vs Mazda Tribute
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 335I | Mazda Tribute |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,136 | 2,831 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2016 | 2000–2011 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 43 | 138 |
| Fires reported | 45 | 71 |
| Injuries reported | 22 | 91 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.9% | 10.8% |
BMW 335I by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
278
24.5%
Airbags
192
16.9%
Engine & Cooling
175
15.4%
Electrical System
147
12.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
46
4.0%
Steering
36
3.2%
Other & Unspecified
35
3.1%
Lights
32
2.8%
Mazda Tribute by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
429
15.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
352
12.4%
Body & Structure
293
10.3%
Brakes
253
8.9%
Suspension
253
8.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
231
8.2%
Electrical System
202
7.1%
Steering
197
7.0%