BMW 650I vs Subaru SVX
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 650I | Subaru SVX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 151 | 373 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2017 | 1990–1997 |
| Worst model year | 2012 | — |
| Best model year | 2008 | — |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 16 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.9% | 3.2% |
BMW 650I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
34
22.5%
Electrical System
13
8.6%
Airbags
13
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
7.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
7.3%
Seats
11
7.3%
Brakes
10
6.6%
Seat Belts
8
5.3%
Subaru SVX by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
276
74.0%
Suspension
24
6.4%
Brakes
13
3.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
2.7%
Electrical System
9
2.4%
Other & Unspecified
8
2.1%
Airbags
6
1.6%
Steering
6
1.6%