Subaru GL vs BMW 530XI
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 GL | BMW 530XI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 99 | 243 |
| Model years covered | 1981–1993 | 2006–2007 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 24 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Seat Belts | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.2% | 14% |
Subaru GL by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
27
27.3%
Engine & Cooling
18
18.2%
Suspension
15
15.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
8.1%
Body & Structure
8
8.1%
Brakes
5
5.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
5.1%
Electrical System
4
4.0%
BMW 530XI by year
What breaks
Airbags
65
26.7%
Electrical System
36
14.8%
Engine & Cooling
29
11.9%
Body & Structure
16
6.6%
Lights
15
6.2%
Steering
13
5.3%
Seat Belts
13
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
3.7%