BMW 320 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the BMW 320 (1998–2001) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 10. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (7 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All 320 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Engine cooling7 44%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)2 13%
• Electrical system2 13%
• Transmission and drivetrain1 6.3%
• Body and structure1 6.3%
• Seat belts1 6.3%
• Other or unknown1 6.3%
• Exterior lighting1 6.3%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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