Lincoln Mark VII vs BMW 540I
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 Mark VII | BMW 540I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 137 | 340 |
| Model years covered | 1984–1998 | 1994–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2018 |
| Best model year | — | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 26 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 29.9% | 13.8% |
Lincoln Mark VII by year
What breaks
Electrical System
26
19.0%
Brakes
22
16.1%
Engine & Cooling
14
10.2%
Suspension
11
8.0%
Lights
11
8.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
5.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
5.1%
BMW 540I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
70
20.6%
Airbags
49
14.4%
Electrical System
42
12.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
23
6.8%
Brakes
21
6.2%
Steering
17
5.0%
Seats
17
5.0%
Seat Belts
16
4.7%