BMW 540 vs Chrysler Town AND Country LWB
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 540 | Chrysler Town AND Country LWB |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 27 | 67 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2001 | 2006–2006 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.5% | 13.4% |
BMW 540 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
6
22.2%
Airbags
6
22.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
7.4%
Electrical System
2
7.4%
Brakes
2
7.4%
Body & Structure
2
7.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
7.4%
Steering
1
3.7%
Chrysler Town AND Country LWB by year
06
What breaks
Steering
14
20.9%
Airbags
13
19.4%
Engine & Cooling
5
7.5%
Tires
5
7.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
6.0%
Brakes
4
6.0%
Electrical System
3
4.5%
Body & Structure
3
4.5%