BMW 528XI vs Dodge Shadow
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 | Dodge Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 241 | 598 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2014 | 1986–1999 |
| Worst model year | 2012 | — |
| Best model year | 2010 | — |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 99 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 33 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 71 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.5% | 34.3% |
BMW 528XI by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
88
36.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
14.9%
Electrical System
34
14.1%
Lights
20
8.3%
Airbags
18
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
13
5.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
4.6%
Seat Belts
6
2.5%
Dodge Shadow by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
72
12.0%
Seats
68
11.4%
Airbags
67
11.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
59
9.9%
Electrical System
52
8.7%
Body & Structure
39
6.5%
Brakes
33
5.5%
Seat Belts
33
5.5%