BMW 528XI vs Chevrolet Tracker
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 528XI | Chevrolet Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 239 | 587 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2014 | 1989–2004 |
| Worst model year | 2012 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 94 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 69 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.5% | 29.1% |
BMW 528XI by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
87
36.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
15.1%
Electrical System
33
13.8%
Lights
20
8.4%
Airbags
18
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
13
5.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
4.6%
Seat Belts
6
2.5%
Chevrolet Tracker by year
What breaks
Suspension
102
17.4%
Body & Structure
86
14.7%
Engine & Cooling
56
9.5%
Brakes
49
8.3%
Airbags
47
8.0%
Electrical System
42
7.2%
Steering
36
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
35
6.0%