BMW R 1200 RT vs Subaru XV Crosstrek
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 | Subaru XV Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 148 | 369 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2016 | 2013–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 1.4% | 13.8% |
BMW R 1200 RT by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
79
53.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
10.1%
Brakes
11
7.4%
Electrical System
9
6.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
6.1%
Engine & Cooling
8
5.4%
Suspension
6
4.1%
Lights
3
2.0%
Subaru XV Crosstrek by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
62
16.8%
Other & Unspecified
54
14.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
53
14.4%
Electrical System
51
13.8%
Brakes
24
6.5%
Airbags
20
5.4%
Steering
19
5.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
4.6%