BMW 530XI 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 530XI | Jeep Patriot 4X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 243 | 602 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2007 | 2007–2010 |
| Worst model year | — | 2008 |
| Best model year | — | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 24 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14% | 4.2% |
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%
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%