1998 BMW Z3 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1998 BMW Z3, 3% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 making a left turn the steering locked up, causing vehicle to spin out of control, resulting in a collision. Manufacturer has inspected the vehicle . The vehicle is being repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #854517, filed 2000-01Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 BMW Z3
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 BMW Z3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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