Honda VTX1300 vs BMW 323I
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 | Honda VTX1300 | BMW 323I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 279 | 676 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2009 | 1985–2011 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 41 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.5% | 15.1% |
Honda VTX1300 by year
What breaks
Steering
127
45.5%
Suspension
58
20.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16
5.7%
Electrical System
15
5.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
5.4%
Wheels
13
4.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
4.3%
Other & Unspecified
7
2.5%
BMW 323I by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
271
40.1%
Airbags
142
21.0%
Body & Structure
43
6.4%
Electrical System
30
4.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
25
3.7%
Suspension
19
2.8%
Doors, Latches & Locks
19
2.8%
Tires
18
2.7%