RAM Promaster City vs BMW 540I
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 | RAM Promaster City | BMW 540I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 139 | 347 |
| Model years covered | 2015–2022 | 1994–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2018 | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 26 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5% | 13.5% |
RAM Promaster City by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
39
28.1%
Electrical System
30
21.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
18.0%
Other & Unspecified
9
6.5%
Lights
8
5.8%
Body & Structure
4
2.9%
Steering
3
2.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
2.2%
BMW 540I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
70
20.2%
Airbags
49
14.1%
Electrical System
42
12.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
26
7.5%
Brakes
21
6.1%
Seats
19
5.5%
Seat Belts
18
5.2%
Steering
17
4.9%