BMW Z3 Roadster vs Porsche Cayenne S
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 Z3 Roadster | Porsche Cayenne S |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 55 | 135 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2001 | 2003–2020 |
| Worst model year | 1998 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.3% | 10.4% |
BMW Z3 Roadster by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
15
27.3%
Airbags
9
16.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
12.7%
Suspension
6
10.9%
Electrical System
3
5.5%
Engine & Cooling
2
3.6%
Brakes
2
3.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
3.6%
Porsche Cayenne S by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
42
31.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
20.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
11.1%
Electrical System
8
5.9%
Tires
8
5.9%
Brakes
5
3.7%
Lights
5
3.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks
5
3.7%