Ford Econoline vs BMW X3
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 Econoline | BMW X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,154 | 2,799 |
| Model years covered | 1979–2019 | 2004–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 87 | 165 |
| Fires reported | 102 | 166 |
| Injuries reported | 63 | 105 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.3% | 15.6% |
Ford Econoline by year
What breaks
Brakes
211
18.3%
Engine & Cooling
139
12.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
123
10.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
103
8.9%
Electrical System
96
8.3%
Tires
81
7.0%
Suspension
55
4.8%
Steering
54
4.7%
BMW X3 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
635
22.7%
Electrical System
396
14.1%
Airbags
332
11.9%
Other & Unspecified
225
8.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
188
6.7%
Seats
171
6.1%
Body & Structure
117
4.2%
Brakes
116
4.1%