Lincoln Aviator vs BMW 325I
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 | Lincoln Aviator | BMW 325I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 730 | 1,808 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2026 | 1987–2012 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 23 | 71 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 103 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 76 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.3% | 13.9% |
Lincoln Aviator by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
122
16.7%
Electrical System
88
12.1%
Body & Structure
85
11.6%
Engine & Cooling
67
9.2%
Other & Unspecified
51
7.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
43
5.9%
Brakes
35
4.8%
BMW 325I by year
What breaks
Airbags
529
29.3%
Electrical System
217
12.0%
Lights
205
11.3%
Engine & Cooling
176
9.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks
78
4.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
71
3.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
65
3.6%
Steering
60
3.3%