BMW X5 Diesel SAV vs Suzuki Aerio
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 X5 Diesel SAV | Suzuki Aerio |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 59 | 145 |
| Model years covered | 2011–2011 | 2002–2007 |
| Worst model year | — | 2003 |
| Best model year | — | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 11 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 11 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.1% | 17.9% |
BMW X5 Diesel SAV by year
11
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
18
30.5%
Airbags
10
16.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
15.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
8.5%
Other & Unspecified
5
8.5%
Steering
3
5.1%
Electrical System
2
3.4%
Body & Structure
2
3.4%
Suzuki Aerio by year
What breaks
Brakes
21
14.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
19
13.1%
Suspension
18
12.4%
Tires
15
10.3%
Engine & Cooling
11
7.6%
Airbags
9
6.2%
Electrical System
7
4.8%
Body & Structure
6
4.1%