Complaints
18
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Bmw M3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:40,100 mi
#22 complaints
SUSPENSION:REAR
Avg mileage:88,295 mi
#31 complaints
AIR BAGS
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Bmw M3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 40,100 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 | — | — | 88,295 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | 82,943 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR | 1 | — | — | — |
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