BMW E46 vs Honda Accord Crosstour
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 | Honda Accord Crosstour |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 51 | 127 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2004 | 2010–2013 |
| Worst model year | — | 2010 |
| Best model year | — | 2013 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.8% | 12.6% |
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%
Honda Accord Crosstour by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
34
26.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
16.5%
Steering
11
8.7%
Airbags
10
7.9%
Brakes
9
7.1%
Electrical System
7
5.5%
Other & Unspecified
7
5.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
6
4.7%