BMW 740IL vs Cadillac XT5
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 740IL | Cadillac XT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 180 | 446 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2001 | 2017–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1998 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2000 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 30 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.7% | 12.1% |
BMW 740IL by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
37
20.6%
Electrical System
20
11.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
9.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
7.2%
Brakes
13
7.2%
Airbags
12
6.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
5.6%
Steering
9
5.0%
Cadillac XT5 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
62
13.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
59
13.2%
Other & Unspecified
58
13.0%
Electrical System
48
10.8%
Steering
45
10.1%
Brakes
36
8.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
19
4.3%