BMW E46 vs Chrysler 300 AWD
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 E46 | Chrysler 300 AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 51 | 126 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2004 | 2005–2020 |
| Worst model year | — | 2006 |
| Best model year | — | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 10 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.8% | 17.5% |
BMW E46 by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
9
17.6%
Lights
8
15.7%
Engine & Cooling
7
13.7%
Electrical System
7
13.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
11.8%
Airbags
3
5.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
5.9%
Seats
3
5.9%
Chrysler 300 AWD by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
27
21.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
22
17.5%
Electrical System
18
14.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
11.9%
Airbags
10
7.9%
Other & Unspecified
7
5.6%
Steering
5
4.0%
Suspension
5
4.0%