BMW 525 vs Grand Design Solitude
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 525 | Grand Design Solitude |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 101 | 244 |
| Model years covered | 1985–2001 | 2014–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2022 |
| Best model year | — | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 20 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 35.6% | 3.3% |
BMW 525 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
16
15.8%
Airbags
12
11.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
11.9%
Engine & Cooling
10
9.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
6.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
6.9%
Steering
5
5.0%
Brakes
5
5.0%
Grand Design Solitude by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
80
32.8%
Other & Unspecified
51
20.9%
Suspension
36
14.8%
Brakes
26
10.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks
20
8.2%
Equipment & Accessories
13
5.3%
Wheels
8
3.3%
Electrical System
6
2.5%