2000 BMW 323I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 401 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,244miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 BMW 323I, 4% of the 401 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,244 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I parked to go inside of a Bmw service center to buy a window regulator. When I came back out to leave I put my car in reverse and the car would not back up. I pushed my so called luxury car out of my parking space and drove home. I still have no reverse gear, guess I should start looking for a new transmission like the other hundreds of upset Bmw customers with this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10222691, filed 2008-03, 136,026 miles“I drive a 2000 Bmw 323I and at times due to a faulty center control module (most likely) I can not get out of my car. It will not unlock from the outside or inside, but thankfully I can roll down the windows if I need to get out. This is extremely dangerous if I needed to get out in a hurry. The Bmw dealerships want to charge an arm and a leg to just possibly fix a problem. There are many others out there with similar problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10287319, filed 2009-10, 141,000 miles“In spite of hardly ever using the windows, I have had to replace 2 window regulators at my cost. Dealer states that the regulators are not covered by the cpo and also states that the window regulators is a known problem in the 3 series and also in the 5 series. Very unsatisfied with quality of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10033471, filed 2003-08, 70,000 miles“323I Bmw 4 door, 2000. Major problem with all my power windows going out. The service rep at the dealer just shrugs his shoulders and says it happens . I said that four power windows to go out in six years is excessive. Three of which are hardly ever used since I am the only one ever in the car. He replied that you don't buy a Bmw to be easy on the checkbook. I said I bought one because I thought they were reliable. He acted like this happens all the time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10160314, filed 2006-06, 60,558 miles“(1) there have been no events that have lead up to the failure. (2) the window regulators are failing on all windows. The repair shops who have fixed the regulators thus far have both claimed that all of the regulators for the Bmw e46 will fail, that they've had dozens of visitors for this reason. --a) driver's side, front window - failed and fixed --b) driver's side, back window - failed and fixed --c) passenger's side, front window - failed (3) fixed 2 of the 3 that have broken so far. …”
NHTSA complaint #10100028, filed 2004-11, 88,000 milesRelated 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 2000 BMW 323I
235 complaintsAir bags
70 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 BMW 323I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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