BMW 525XI vs Nissan Altima Hybrid
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 525XI | Nissan Altima Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 67 | 166 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2011 | 2007–2011 |
| Worst model year | — | 2009 |
| Best model year | — | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.5% | 11.4% |
BMW 525XI by year
What breaks
Airbags
23
34.3%
Engine & Cooling
9
13.4%
Electrical System
9
13.4%
Steering
6
9.0%
Brakes
6
9.0%
Seats
4
6.0%
Seat Belts
3
4.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
1.5%
Nissan Altima Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
36
21.7%
Steering
28
16.9%
Engine & Cooling
22
13.3%
Airbags
14
8.4%
Brakes
13
7.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
5.4%
Suspension
8
4.8%
Other & Unspecified
7
4.2%