Chevrolet Celebrity vs BMW 525I
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 | Chevrolet Celebrity | BMW 525I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 267 | 663 |
| Model years covered | 1982–1992 | 1989–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2004 |
| Best model year | — | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 63 |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 24 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.6% | 15.4% |
Chevrolet Celebrity by year
What breaks
Steering
45
16.9%
Engine & Cooling
43
16.1%
Electrical System
29
10.9%
Brakes
26
9.7%
Seat Belts
22
8.2%
Body & Structure
16
6.0%
Doors, Latches & Locks
15
5.6%
Tires
12
4.5%
BMW 525I by year
What breaks
Airbags
168
25.3%
Electrical System
86
13.0%
Engine & Cooling
79
11.9%
Seats
45
6.8%
Seat Belts
43
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
32
4.8%
Brakes
32
4.8%
Lights
25
3.8%