BMW R 1200 RT vs Ford Ford Truck
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 RT | Ford Ford Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 147 | 365 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2016 | 1968–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 1997 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 27 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 29 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Tires |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 1.4% | 21.4% |
BMW R 1200 RT by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
78
53.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
10.2%
Brakes
11
7.5%
Electrical System
9
6.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
6.1%
Engine & Cooling
8
5.4%
Suspension
6
4.1%
Lights
3
2.0%
Ford Ford Truck by year
What breaks
Tires
66
18.1%
Engine & Cooling
53
14.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
49
13.4%
Electrical System
26
7.1%
Brakes
21
5.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
18
4.9%
Suspension
17
4.7%
Steering
16
4.4%