BMW R Series vs Fiat 124 Spider
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 Series | Fiat 124 Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 30 | 73 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2007 | 2017–2020 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Wheels | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 0% | 2.7% |
BMW R Series by year
What breaks
Wheels
9
30.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
26.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
23.3%
Brakes
2
6.7%
Engine & Cooling
1
3.3%
Body & Structure
1
3.3%
Lights
1
3.3%
Tires
1
3.3%
Fiat 124 Spider by year
What breaks
Airbags
30
41.1%
Electrical System
8
11.0%
Seat Belts
8
11.0%
Engine & Cooling
7
9.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
9.6%
Other & Unspecified
6
8.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
4.1%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
2
2.7%