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1997 BMW 850 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
43%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 BMW 850, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997343%

Other parts of the 1997 BMW 850

Air bags
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 BMW 850

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology