BMW 325XI vs Ford F150
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 325XI | Ford F150 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 398 | 988 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2009 | 1966–1990 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | — |
| Best model year | 2001 | — |
| Crashes reported | 21 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 216 |
| Injuries reported | 17 | 23 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.1% | 26.7% |
BMW 325XI by year
What breaks
Airbags
145
36.4%
Electrical System
41
10.3%
Engine & Cooling
36
9.0%
Lights
35
8.8%
Steering
22
5.5%
Suspension
16
4.0%
Seat Belts
14
3.5%
Other & Unspecified
13
3.3%
Ford F150 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
305
30.9%
Electrical System
244
24.7%
Engine & Cooling
83
8.4%
Brakes
68
6.9%
Tires
55
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
38
3.8%
Body & Structure
37
3.7%
Steering
30
3.0%