Lotus Elise vs BMW 335XI
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 | Lotus Elise | BMW 335XI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 83 | 205 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2009 | 2007–2015 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 11 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 22 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6% | 19.5% |
Lotus Elise by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
53
63.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
8.4%
Electrical System
4
4.8%
Suspension
4
4.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
4.8%
Other & Unspecified
4
4.8%
Brakes
2
2.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
2.4%
BMW 335XI by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
59
28.8%
Engine & Cooling
32
15.6%
Electrical System
28
13.7%
Airbags
21
10.2%
Other & Unspecified
9
4.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
3.4%
Brakes
7
3.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
3.4%