BMW 550I vs Mitsubishi Mirage
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 550I | Mitsubishi Mirage |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 386 | 941 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2016 | 1986–2024 |
| Worst model year | 2011 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2013 | 2019 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 237 |
| Fires reported | 31 | 24 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 153 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13% | 44.6% |
BMW 550I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
79
20.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
44
11.4%
Electrical System
43
11.1%
Airbags
36
9.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
34
8.8%
Tires
30
7.8%
Wheels
21
5.4%
Lights
18
4.7%
Mitsubishi Mirage by year
What breaks
Airbags
170
18.1%
Seat Belts
141
15.0%
Brakes
109
11.6%
Engine & Cooling
108
11.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
67
7.1%
Electrical System
63
6.7%
Body & Structure
37
3.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
37
3.9%