Complaints
29
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Bmw 328i Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:69,042 mi
#23 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
#32 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Bmw 328i.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 69,042 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 78,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 159,800 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 178,835 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,042
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,000
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
159,800
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
178,835
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:SIDEWALL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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