Cadillac SLS vs BMW 335D
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 | Cadillac SLS | BMW 335D |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 30 | 75 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2004 | 2009–2011 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.3% | 13.3% |
Cadillac SLS by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
11
36.7%
Electrical System
6
20.0%
Body & Structure
3
10.0%
Brakes
2
6.7%
Stability & Traction Control
2
6.7%
Steering
1
3.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
1
3.3%
Lights
1
3.3%
BMW 335D by year
What breaks
Electrical System
19
25.3%
Airbags
13
17.3%
Engine & Cooling
11
14.7%
Seats
6
8.0%
Steering
5
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
5.3%
Seat Belts
4
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
4.0%