Pontiac G8 vs BMW 323I
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 | Pontiac G8 | BMW 323I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 278 | 676 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2010 | 1985–2011 |
| Worst model year | — | 2000 |
| Best model year | — | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 41 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9% | 15.1% |
Pontiac G8 by year
What breaks
Airbags
95
34.2%
Electrical System
34
12.2%
Suspension
33
11.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
6.1%
Steering
15
5.4%
Brakes
12
4.3%
Engine & Cooling
9
3.2%
Stability & Traction Control
9
3.2%
BMW 323I by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
271
40.1%
Airbags
142
21.0%
Body & Structure
43
6.4%
Electrical System
30
4.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
25
3.7%
Suspension
19
2.8%
Doors, Latches & Locks
19
2.8%
Tires
18
2.7%