Chevrolet Classic vs BMW I3
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 Classic | BMW I3 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 118 | 293 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2005 | 2014–2019 |
| Worst model year | — | 2017 |
| Best model year | — | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 16 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 33.9% | 8.9% |
Chevrolet Classic by year
What breaks
Electrical System
54
45.8%
Steering
16
13.6%
Engine & Cooling
7
5.9%
Airbags
6
5.1%
Brakes
5
4.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
3.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
3.4%
Equipment & Accessories
4
3.4%
BMW I3 by year
What breaks
Steering
48
16.4%
Body & Structure
39
13.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
10.6%
Electrical System
31
10.6%
Airbags
28
9.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
20
6.8%
Other & Unspecified
20
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
6.5%