BMW 530 vs Forest River Wildcat
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 530 | Forest River Wildcat |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 29 | 72 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2002 | 2002–2018 |
| Worst model year | — | 2010 |
| Best model year | — | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Tires |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 37.9% | 16.7% |
BMW 530 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
8
27.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
10.3%
Electrical System
3
10.3%
Lights
3
10.3%
Brakes
2
6.9%
Body & Structure
2
6.9%
Seats
2
6.9%
Airbags
1
3.4%
Forest River Wildcat by year
What breaks
Tires
15
20.8%
Body & Structure
14
19.4%
Suspension
11
15.3%
Equipment & Accessories
9
12.5%
Wheels
8
11.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
5.6%
Other & Unspecified
4
5.6%
Electrical System
3
4.2%