BMW M5 vs Nissan 300ZX
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 M5 | Nissan 300ZX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 155 | 386 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2025 | 1983–1996 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | — |
| Best model year | 2019 | — |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 17 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 165 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.1% | 51.6% |
BMW M5 by year
What breaks
Airbags
47
30.3%
Engine & Cooling
27
17.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
9.0%
Electrical System
11
7.1%
Seat Belts
10
6.5%
Seats
7
4.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
3.9%
Other & Unspecified
6
3.9%
Nissan 300ZX by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
183
47.4%
Engine & Cooling
55
14.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
35
9.1%
Electrical System
31
8.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
26
6.7%
Brakes
12
3.1%
Steering
8
2.1%
Suspension
5
1.3%