BMW R1200 RT vs Land Rover Defender
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 R1200 RT | Land Rover Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 162 | 400 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2018 | 1990–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 2011 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.1% | 4.5% |
BMW R1200 RT by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
81
50.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
32
19.8%
Brakes
19
11.7%
Electrical System
8
4.9%
Engine & Cooling
6
3.7%
Wheels
5
3.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
1.9%
Other & Unspecified
3
1.9%
Land Rover Defender by year
What breaks
Electrical System
97
24.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
59
14.8%
Lights
53
13.3%
Engine & Cooling
41
10.3%
Other & Unspecified
27
6.8%
Steering
26
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
5.0%