BMW 435I vs Fleetwood Discovery
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 435I | Fleetwood Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 61 | 151 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2016 | 1996–2021 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 1997 |
| Best model year | 2016 | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.2% | 4.6% |
BMW 435I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
17
27.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
13
21.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
9.8%
Electrical System
6
9.8%
Airbags
4
6.6%
Other & Unspecified
4
6.6%
Body & Structure
2
3.3%
Steering
1
1.6%
Fleetwood Discovery by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
44
29.1%
Tires
29
19.2%
Electrical System
17
11.3%
Equipment & Accessories
15
9.9%
Body & Structure
13
8.6%
Lights
9
6.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
3.3%
Other & Unspecified
5
3.3%