BMW 528XI vs Jeep Patriot 4X4
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 | Jeep Patriot 4X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 241 | 602 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2014 | 2007–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.5% | 4.2% |
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%
Jeep Patriot 4X4 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
118
19.6%
Suspension
117
19.4%
Engine & Cooling
63
10.5%
Steering
56
9.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
52
8.6%
Body & Structure
49
8.1%
Electrical System
32
5.3%
Brakes
20
3.3%