Dodge Shadow vs BMW Z4
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 | Dodge Shadow | BMW Z4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 598 | 1,444 |
| Model years covered | 1986–1999 | 2002–2022 |
| Worst model year | — | 2003 |
| Best model year | — | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 99 | 34 |
| Fires reported | 33 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 71 | 9 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 34.3% | 3.6% |
Dodge Shadow by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
72
12.0%
Seats
68
11.4%
Airbags
67
11.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
59
9.9%
Electrical System
52
8.7%
Body & Structure
39
6.5%
Brakes
33
5.5%
Seat Belts
33
5.5%
BMW Z4 by year
What breaks
Steering
993
68.8%
Airbags
101
7.0%
Engine & Cooling
78
5.4%
Electrical System
74
5.1%
Wheels
25
1.7%
Brakes
21
1.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
1.2%
Body & Structure
18
1.2%