BMW X3 vs Toyota 4RUNNER
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 X3 | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 2,799 | 6,482 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2026 | 1984–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2019 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 165 | 396 |
| Fires reported | 166 | 64 |
| Injuries reported | 105 | 248 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 13 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.6% | 11.1% |
BMW X3 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
635
22.7%
Electrical System
396
14.1%
Airbags
332
11.9%
Other & Unspecified
225
8.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
188
6.7%
Seats
171
6.1%
Body & Structure
117
4.2%
Brakes
116
4.1%
Toyota 4RUNNER by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
1,791
27.6%
Suspension
817
12.6%
Other & Unspecified
722
11.1%
Airbags
474
7.3%
Brakes
472
7.3%
Engine & Cooling
380
5.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
357
5.5%
Steering
294
4.5%