BMW X3 SAV vs Ford Mustang GT
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 X3 SAV | Ford Mustang GT |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 343 | 836 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2012 | 1996–2006 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2011 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 74 |
| Fires reported | 33 | 13 |
| Injuries reported | 28 | 53 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.3% | 17.2% |
BMW X3 SAV by year
What breaks
Airbags
99
28.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
56
16.3%
Seats
51
14.9%
Engine & Cooling
42
12.2%
Electrical System
28
8.2%
Steering
11
3.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
2.6%
Body & Structure
8
2.3%
Ford Mustang GT by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
205
24.5%
Airbags
130
15.6%
Electrical System
94
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
64
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
53
6.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
50
6.0%
Brakes
48
5.7%
Body & Structure
40
4.8%