Complaints
28
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Bmw M3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
TIRES
Crash-related:1
#22 complaints
AIR BAGS
Crash-related:1
#32 complaints
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Bmw M3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:BEAD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
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