BMW 545I vs Toyota Corolla Matrix
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 | Toyota Corolla Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 198 | 477 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2005 | 2003–2013 |
| Worst model year | — | 2005 |
| Best model year | — | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 44 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.6% | 18.2% |
BMW 545I by year
What breaks
Airbags
56
28.3%
Electrical System
26
13.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
23
11.6%
Engine & Cooling
17
8.6%
Brakes
15
7.6%
Seat Belts
14
7.1%
Steering
9
4.5%
Seats
7
3.5%
Toyota Corolla Matrix by year
What breaks
Airbags
275
57.7%
Engine & Cooling
41
8.6%
Electrical System
30
6.3%
Brakes
22
4.6%
Other & Unspecified
19
4.0%
Body & Structure
18
3.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
3.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
2.3%