1997 BMW Z3 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 BMW Z3, 4% of the 47 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving, the air bag light illuminateed on the dashboard, the airbag sensor was replaced. . Consumer stated the seat belt tensioner and harness was causing the air bag light and engine light to come on, the hood sensor for the alarm was replaced, there was a faulty thermostat that caused damage to the radiator, the glove box was replaced and the seat came out of place when stopping.”
NHTSA complaint #8003673, filed 2002-02“Left rear frame rail cracked with cause unknown. This crack was only detected by owner when changing tire. Dealership states that this may have come from manufacture tightning frame too tight. Please describe details”
NHTSA complaint #8010882, filed 2002-06Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 BMW Z3
15 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 BMW Z3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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