Freightliner Columbia vs BMW 328D
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 | Freightliner Columbia | BMW 328D |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 110 | 275 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2010 | 2014–2018 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 10 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 22 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 36.4% | 11.6% |
Freightliner Columbia by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
32
29.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
24.5%
Body & Structure
7
6.4%
Brakes
6
5.5%
Electrical System
5
4.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
5
4.5%
Tires
5
4.5%
Wheels
4
3.6%
BMW 328D by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
106
38.5%
Engine & Cooling
76
27.6%
Other & Unspecified
24
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
7.6%
Electrical System
10
3.6%
Brakes
8
2.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
2.2%
Body & Structure
5
1.8%