BMW 530XI vs Chevrolet Lumina APV
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 530XI | Chevrolet Lumina APV |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 243 | 598 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2007 | 1987–1999 |
| Worst model year | — | 1995 |
| Best model year | — | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 49 |
| Fires reported | 24 | 24 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14% | 17.4% |
BMW 530XI by year
What breaks
Airbags
65
26.7%
Electrical System
36
14.8%
Engine & Cooling
29
11.9%
Body & Structure
16
6.6%
Lights
15
6.2%
Steering
13
5.3%
Seat Belts
13
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
3.7%
Chevrolet Lumina APV by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
81
13.5%
Brakes
77
12.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
73
12.2%
Seat Belts
65
10.9%
Seats
52
8.7%
Engine & Cooling
44
7.4%
Electrical System
34
5.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks
30
5.0%