BMW R 1200 GS vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
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 R 1200 GS | Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 114 | 285 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2014 | 1995–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 40 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 28 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Wheels |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20.2% | 28.1% |
BMW R 1200 GS by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
52
45.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
15.8%
Engine & Cooling
7
6.1%
Brakes
7
6.1%
Suspension
7
6.1%
Wheels
6
5.3%
Electrical System
4
3.5%
Body & Structure
4
3.5%
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder by year
What breaks
Wheels
52
18.2%
Body & Structure
36
12.6%
Brakes
32
11.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
30
10.5%
Airbags
22
7.7%
Engine & Cooling
19
6.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
16
5.6%
Tires
14
4.9%