BMW 135I vs Ford F250
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 135I | Ford F250 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 199 | 492 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2013 | 1968–1990 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | — |
| Best model year | 2012 | — |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 16 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 98 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.5% | 25% |
BMW 135I by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
52
26.1%
Airbags
37
18.6%
Engine & Cooling
33
16.6%
Electrical System
20
10.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
6.5%
Lights
10
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
7
3.5%
Wheels
6
3.0%
Ford F250 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
98
19.9%
Brakes
97
19.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
91
18.5%
Engine & Cooling
42
8.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
41
8.3%
Tires
34
6.9%
Steering
20
4.1%
Body & Structure
18
3.7%