Honda Element vs BMW 328I
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 | Honda Element | BMW 328I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,533 | 3,777 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2011 | 1996–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 123 | 210 |
| Fires reported | 15 | 193 |
| Injuries reported | 101 | 159 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.6% | 14.9% |
Honda Element by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
378
24.7%
Airbags
322
21.0%
Suspension
115
7.5%
Electrical System
112
7.3%
Body & Structure
92
6.0%
Brakes
91
5.9%
Seats
57
3.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
49
3.2%
BMW 328I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,093
28.9%
Electrical System
684
18.1%
Airbags
604
16.0%
Other & Unspecified
179
4.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
174
4.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
149
3.9%
Brakes
114
3.0%
Body & Structure
112
3.0%