1998 BMW Z3 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%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 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 BMW Z3, 7% of the 30 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.
“The plastic rear window in the convertible top has a design flaw. When the convertible top is lowered and then raised again (the intended normal operation of the convertible top), it causes severe creasing of the rear window. This results in the rear view out the window being significantly distorted and impaired, which I think is a safety hazard. I have contacted both the dealer and Bmw about this. They have told me that they all do this and that there is nothing they can do about it. There is nothing the owner can do to remove the creases. …”
NHTSA complaint #702345, filed 1999-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 7% |
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 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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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