BMW 530 vs Saturn VUE 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 530 | Saturn VUE Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 29 | 72 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2002 | 2007–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 37.9% | 4.2% |
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%
Saturn VUE Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
28
38.9%
Airbags
14
19.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
8.3%
Engine & Cooling
4
5.6%
Other & Unspecified
4
5.6%
Steering
3
4.2%
Brakes
3
4.2%
Seat Belts
3
4.2%