BMW 430I vs Oldsmobile 98
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 430I | Oldsmobile 98 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 167 | 417 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2026 | 1975–1999 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2021 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 31 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.2% | 17.3% |
BMW 430I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
54
32.3%
Electrical System
25
15.0%
Other & Unspecified
18
10.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
7.8%
Airbags
13
7.8%
Seat Belts
12
7.2%
Tires
6
3.6%
Brakes
5
3.0%
Oldsmobile 98 by year
What breaks
Brakes
83
19.9%
Electrical System
45
10.8%
Engine & Cooling
40
9.6%
Airbags
33
7.9%
Seat Belts
33
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
6.0%
Steering
22
5.3%
Body & Structure
16
3.8%