Mercedes Benz 430 vs BMW 228I
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 | Mercedes Benz 430 | BMW 228I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 38 | 94 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2001 | 2014–2023 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 31.6% | 20.2% |
Mercedes Benz 430 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
10
26.3%
Airbags
8
21.1%
Lights
8
21.1%
Suspension
3
7.9%
Seat Belts
2
5.3%
Engine & Cooling
1
2.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
2.6%
Steering
1
2.6%
BMW 228I by year
What breaks
Electrical System
24
25.5%
Engine & Cooling
21
22.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
6.4%
Brakes
6
6.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
6.4%
Airbags
4
4.3%
Lights
4
4.3%
Wheels
4
4.3%