BMW R1200 RT vs Nissan Versa Note
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 | Nissan Versa Note |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 162 | 399 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2018 | 2014–2019 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 38 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.1% | 14.5% |
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%
Nissan Versa Note by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
93
23.3%
Other & Unspecified
55
13.8%
Engine & Cooling
39
9.8%
Airbags
36
9.0%
Brakes
33
8.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
28
7.0%
Electrical System
27
6.8%
Steering
18
4.5%