Ford ZX2 (Escort) vs BMW 128I
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 ZX2 (Escort) | BMW 128I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 95 | 237 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2003 | 2007–2013 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2012 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.8% | 9.7% |
Ford ZX2 (Escort) by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
27
28.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
19
20.0%
Airbags
6
6.3%
Body & Structure
6
6.3%
Electrical System
5
5.3%
Brakes
5
5.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
4.2%
Equipment & Accessories
4
4.2%
BMW 128I by year
What breaks
Airbags
90
38.0%
Engine & Cooling
62
26.2%
Electrical System
19
8.0%
Lights
11
4.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
9
3.8%
Other & Unspecified
8
3.4%
Body & Structure
7
3.0%
Brakes
6
2.5%