Plymouth Reliant vs BMW 430I
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 | Plymouth Reliant | BMW 430I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 67 | 166 |
| Model years covered | 1981–1990 | 2017–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2018 |
| Best model year | — | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 19 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 11 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25.4% | 19.3% |
Plymouth Reliant by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
20
29.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
8
11.9%
Brakes
6
9.0%
Body & Structure
6
9.0%
Steering
5
7.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
6.0%
Seat Belts
4
6.0%
Electrical System
3
4.5%
BMW 430I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
53
31.9%
Electrical System
25
15.1%
Other & Unspecified
18
10.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
7.8%
Airbags
13
7.8%
Seat Belts
12
7.2%
Tires
6
3.6%
Brakes
5
3.0%