Chevrolet Chevy VAN vs BMW 325CI
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 Chevy VAN | BMW 325CI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 116 | 289 |
| Model years covered | 1984–2003 | 2000–2006 |
| Worst model year | 1999 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2000 | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25% | 12.5% |
Chevrolet Chevy VAN by year
What breaks
Brakes
18
15.5%
Engine & Cooling
16
13.8%
Electrical System
8
6.9%
Body & Structure
8
6.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
6.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
8
6.9%
Airbags
7
6.0%
Seat Belts
7
6.0%
BMW 325CI by year
What breaks
Airbags
133
46.0%
Electrical System
24
8.3%
Engine & Cooling
21
7.3%
Lights
21
7.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
5.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
12
4.2%
Body & Structure
9
3.1%
Suspension
9
3.1%