BMW 7-SERIES vs RAM 4500
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 7-SERIES | RAM 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 26 | 64 |
| Model years covered | 2009–2012 | 2009–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2014 |
| Best model year | — | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.5% | 25% |
BMW 7-SERIES by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
5
19.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
19.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
11.5%
Electrical System
2
7.7%
Body & Structure
2
7.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
7.7%
Other & Unspecified
2
7.7%
Brakes
1
3.8%
RAM 4500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
13
20.3%
Engine & Cooling
11
17.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
14.1%
Steering
6
9.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
9.4%
Suspension
4
6.3%
Wheels
4
6.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
4.7%