Harley-Davidson Sportster vs Ford F350
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 Sportster | Ford F350 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 75 | 187 |
| Model years covered | 1985–2008 | 1975–1990 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24% | 21.4% |
Harley-Davidson Sportster by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
12
16.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
12
16.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
13.3%
Brakes
9
12.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
12.0%
Electrical System
5
6.7%
Lights
5
6.7%
Steering
4
5.3%
Ford F350 by year
What breaks
Brakes
45
24.1%
Electrical System
28
15.0%
Engine & Cooling
24
12.8%
Tires
23
12.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
10.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
7.0%
Suspension
7
3.7%
Steering
6
3.2%