2000 BMW 3 Series Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 216,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2000 BMW 3 Series, 2% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 216,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The mechanism in power windows ( mechanical mechanism in the doors which raise and lower the windows ) appear to be faulty. After normal usage for a short period of time ( 3 weeks to a maximum of 6 months ) , there are repeated failures of the mechanical mechanism and power windows once again fail to function. Although the issue at hand has been fixed by Bmw numerous times ( some under warranty and some at owners cost) , it is a repeating problem and Bmw service provider does not appear to have a solution which would resolve the issue for a long period of time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188504, filed 2007-04Related service bulletins
- 10032989Dec 1, 2007Bmw: fuel level sensor repair procedure. The case where it is necessary to replace the right side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing does not need to…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 7% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 12% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 3 Series
35 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 BMW 3 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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