Ford Mountaineer vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson
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 Mountaineer | Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 52 | 129 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2004 | 1982–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 2000 |
| Best model year | — | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 11 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.6% | 18.6% |
Ford Mountaineer by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
19.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
13.5%
Tires
6
11.5%
Electrical System
4
7.7%
Suspension
4
7.7%
Brakes
3
5.8%
Body & Structure
3
5.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
5.8%
Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
44
34.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
10.9%
Electrical System
13
10.1%
Suspension
13
10.1%
Brakes
9
7.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
6.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
3.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
5
3.9%