Ford C-Max vs BMW 335I
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 | Ford C-Max | BMW 335I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 458 | 1,136 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2018 | 2007–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 30 | 43 |
| Fires reported | 12 | 45 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.7% | 9.9% |
Ford C-Max by year
What breaks
Electrical System
86
18.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
70
15.3%
Steering
64
14.0%
Other & Unspecified
62
13.5%
Engine & Cooling
27
5.9%
Body & Structure
18
3.9%
Airbags
16
3.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16
3.5%
BMW 335I by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
278
24.5%
Airbags
192
16.9%
Engine & Cooling
175
15.4%
Electrical System
147
12.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
46
4.0%
Steering
36
3.2%
Other & Unspecified
35
3.1%
Lights
32
2.8%