Chrysler 300M vs BMW X3
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 | Chrysler 300M | BMW X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,130 | 2,799 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2004 | 2004–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1999 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 93 | 165 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 166 |
| Injuries reported | 57 | 105 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.3% | 15.6% |
Chrysler 300M by year
What breaks
Steering
161
14.2%
Airbags
117
10.4%
Body & Structure
108
9.6%
Engine & Cooling
106
9.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
86
7.6%
Electrical System
76
6.7%
Brakes
65
5.8%
Wheels
53
4.7%
BMW X3 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
635
22.7%
Electrical System
396
14.1%
Airbags
332
11.9%
Other & Unspecified
225
8.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
188
6.7%
Seats
171
6.1%
Body & Structure
117
4.2%
Brakes
116
4.1%