Mazda CX-7 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 | Mazda CX-7 | BMW 328I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,546 | 3,777 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2013 | 1996–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 40 | 210 |
| Fires reported | 64 | 193 |
| Injuries reported | 32 | 159 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.8% | 14.9% |
Mazda CX-7 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
459
29.7%
Airbags
272
17.6%
Suspension
235
15.2%
Lights
97
6.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
84
5.4%
Electrical System
67
4.3%
Steering
62
4.0%
Other & Unspecified
44
2.8%
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%