BMW R1150GS vs Ford Escape HEV
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 R1150GS | Ford Escape HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 32 | 80 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2003 | 2005–2007 |
| Worst model year | — | 2006 |
| Best model year | — | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.3% | 2.5% |
BMW R1150GS by year
What breaks
Brakes
13
40.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
37.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
12.5%
Electrical System
1
3.1%
Tires
1
3.1%
Seats
1
3.1%
Ford Escape HEV by year
What breaks
Brakes
34
42.5%
Engine & Cooling
11
13.8%
Electrical System
10
12.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
6.3%
Steering
5
6.3%
Body & Structure
3
3.8%
Suspension
3
3.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
2.5%