1999 BMW 323I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 BMW 323I, 4% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 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.
“On several occasions my windshield wipers have ceased working after I have come to a stop and then started moving again. This only seems to happen after the wipers have been in use for at least 30 minutes. The consequences are extremely limited visibility and difficulty even pulling off the road. In one case I had to drive over a quarter mile before finding a safe place to pull over. It was dark and my was very poor. The wipers will start working if I turn the vehicle off and restart. …”
NHTSA complaint #10114225, filed 2005-03, 48,000 miles“After 2 visits to dealer for rattling noise, front passenger side window failed and jammed on 30mar02. Driver was forced to exit the freeway immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #760005, filed 2002-03Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1999 BMW 323I
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 BMW 323I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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