2005 BMW 325CI vs 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 BMW 325CI | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 1,649 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 646 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 97 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 63,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 325CI | Chevrolet Cobalt |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 1,143 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 323 |
| Power Train | 0 | 99 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 71 |
| Engine | 1 | 69 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 51 |
| Suspension | 1 | 47 |
| Structure | 0 | 46 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 0 | 327 |
| Stalling | 0 | 158 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 125 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 71 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 35 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 30 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 17 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 17 |
2005 BMW 325CI
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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.