Harley-Davidson Flht vs BMW 740IL
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 | Harley-Davidson Flht | BMW 740IL |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 73 | 180 |
| Model years covered | 1995–2019 | 1993–2001 |
| Worst model year | — | 1998 |
| Best model year | — | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.2% | 11.7% |
Harley-Davidson Flht by year
What breaks
Electrical System
21
28.8%
Engine & Cooling
12
16.4%
Brakes
8
11.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
9.6%
Suspension
6
8.2%
Body & Structure
4
5.5%
Other & Unspecified
4
5.5%
Wheels
3
4.1%
BMW 740IL by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
37
20.6%
Electrical System
20
11.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
9.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
7.2%
Brakes
13
7.2%
Airbags
12
6.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
5.6%
Steering
9
5.0%