Subaru Crosstrek 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 | Subaru Crosstrek | BMW 328I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,564 | 3,783 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2026 | 1996–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 109 | 210 |
| Fires reported | 27 | 193 |
| Injuries reported | 43 | 159 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.4% | 14.9% |
Subaru Crosstrek by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
343
21.9%
Other & Unspecified
270
17.3%
Electrical System
198
12.7%
Engine & Cooling
148
9.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
115
7.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
108
6.9%
Steering
59
3.8%
Brakes
50
3.2%
BMW 328I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,097
29.0%
Electrical System
685
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%