BMW M5 vs Saturn SC
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 | Saturn SC |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 152 | 379 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2025 | 1991–2002 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 2019 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 58 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Seats |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.4% | 26.1% |
BMW M5 by year
What breaks
Airbags
47
30.9%
Engine & Cooling
26
17.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
8.6%
Electrical System
10
6.6%
Seat Belts
10
6.6%
Seats
7
4.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
3.9%
Other & Unspecified
6
3.9%
Saturn SC by year
What breaks
Seats
54
14.2%
Engine & Cooling
52
13.7%
Electrical System
47
12.4%
Seat Belts
39
10.3%
Airbags
30
7.9%
Brakes
29
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
5.3%
Body & Structure
15
4.0%