BMW 1 Series vs Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
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 | BMW 1 Series | Harley-Davidson Flhtcu |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 134 | 333 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2011 | 1994–2019 |
| Worst model year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2014 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 16 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6% | 15% |
BMW 1 Series by year
What breaks
Airbags
39
29.1%
Electrical System
18
13.4%
Lights
16
11.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
7.5%
Engine & Cooling
9
6.7%
Steering
6
4.5%
Seats
5
3.7%
Other & Unspecified
5
3.7%
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu by year
What breaks
Brakes
97
29.1%
Engine & Cooling
60
18.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
47
14.1%
Electrical System
35
10.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
28
8.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
4.8%
Wheels
10
3.0%
Suspension
9
2.7%