2003 BMW 325I vs 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 BMW 325I | 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 199 | 678 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 23 | 477 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,086 mi | 63,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 325I | Chevrolet Cavalier |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 340 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 106 |
| Exterior Lighting | 48 | 57 |
| Air Bags | 62 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 43 |
| Visibility | 5 | 37 |
| Fuel System, Other | 0 | 37 |
| Power Train | 18 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 14 | 138 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 27 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
2003 BMW 325I
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.