1996 Bmw 328i Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1996 Bmw 328i.
Complaints
36
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Bmw 328i Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#22 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:2
#32 complaints
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Bmw 328i.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 96,720 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 80,489 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — |
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