2016 BMW X3 vs 2016 Ford Explorer
Two suvs from the same model year, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2016 X3 has fewer recorded recall campaigns (5 vs 15), and 2016 X3 has fewer recorded owner complaints (82 vs 2431). Both have 2 NHTSA investigations. Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2016 BMW X3 | 2016 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 15 |
| Owner complaints | 82 | 2,431 |
| NHTSA investigations | 2 | 2 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.