BMW 545I vs Ford Maverick
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 545I | Ford Maverick |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 199 | 479 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2005 | 1977–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2022 |
| Best model year | — | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 36 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7% | 12.7% |
BMW 545I by year
What breaks
Airbags
56
28.1%
Electrical System
26
13.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
23
11.6%
Engine & Cooling
17
8.5%
Brakes
15
7.5%
Seat Belts
14
7.0%
Steering
9
4.5%
Seats
7
3.5%
Ford Maverick by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
83
17.3%
Electrical System
78
16.3%
Other & Unspecified
52
10.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
49
10.2%
Engine & Cooling
38
7.9%
Brakes
28
5.8%
Body & Structure
27
5.6%
Steering
20
4.2%