BMW Z3 Roadster vs Lincoln Lincoln
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 Z3 Roadster | Lincoln Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 55 | 137 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2001 | 1976–2001 |
| Worst model year | 1998 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 23 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.3% | 26.3% |
BMW Z3 Roadster by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
15
27.3%
Airbags
9
16.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
12.7%
Suspension
6
10.9%
Electrical System
3
5.5%
Engine & Cooling
2
3.6%
Brakes
2
3.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
3.6%
Lincoln Lincoln by year
What breaks
Electrical System
27
19.7%
Engine & Cooling
17
12.4%
Suspension
14
10.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
13
9.5%
Brakes
10
7.3%
Tires
8
5.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
5.1%
Steering
7
5.1%