BMW 535D vs Mazda MX-6
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 535D | Mazda MX-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 98 | 241 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2016 | 1990–1997 |
| Worst model year | — | 1994 |
| Best model year | — | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 32 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.2% | 28.6% |
BMW 535D by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
37
37.8%
Engine & Cooling
36
36.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
8.2%
Other & Unspecified
6
6.1%
Electrical System
4
4.1%
Body & Structure
3
3.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
1
1.0%
Lights
1
1.0%
Mazda MX-6 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
14.9%
Brakes
31
12.9%
Engine & Cooling
27
11.2%
Airbags
26
10.8%
Seat Belts
25
10.4%
Electrical System
17
7.1%
Suspension
11
4.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
4.1%