BMW 530XI vs Dodge Spirit
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 | Dodge Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 243 | 603 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2007 | 1989–2002 |
| Worst model year | — | 1994 |
| Best model year | — | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 44 |
| Fires reported | 24 | 38 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14% | 20.4% |
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%
Dodge Spirit by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
101
16.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
92
15.3%
Electrical System
71
11.8%
Airbags
53
8.8%
Suspension
46
7.6%
Brakes
41
6.8%
Steering
29
4.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
26
4.3%