Ford E150 vs Rivian R1S
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 | Ford E150 | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 113 | 280 |
| Model years covered | 1976–2006 | 2022–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2023 |
| Best model year | — | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 57 |
| Fires reported | 26 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 19 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 28.3% | 28.2% |
Ford E150 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
36
31.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
21
18.6%
Tires
14
12.4%
Engine & Cooling
10
8.8%
Steering
6
5.3%
Brakes
5
4.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
4.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
2.7%
Rivian R1S by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
44
15.7%
Airbags
37
13.2%
Other & Unspecified
32
11.4%
Electrical System
28
10.0%
Seats
17
6.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
5.4%
Brakes
14
5.0%
Suspension
14
5.0%