Lexus SC430 vs BMW Z3
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 | Lexus SC430 | BMW Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 120 | 299 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2008 | 1996–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 1997 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 17 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.7% | 20.4% |
Lexus SC430 by year
What breaks
Airbags
63
52.5%
Tires
8
6.7%
Brakes
7
5.8%
Suspension
7
5.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
5.8%
Body & Structure
4
3.3%
Wheels
4
3.3%
Electrical System
3
2.5%
BMW Z3 by year
What breaks
Airbags
59
19.7%
Seat Belts
35
11.7%
Seats
34
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
9.0%
Body & Structure
25
8.4%
Electrical System
18
6.0%
Suspension
18
6.0%
Engine & Cooling
17
5.7%