1996 Bmw Z3 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1996 Bmw Z3.

< older1997
Complaints
34
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1996 Bmw Z3 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:223,830 mi
Crash-related:1
#23 complaints

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Avg mileage:74,000 mi
#33 complaints

SEATS

Avg mileage:50,800 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Bmw Z3.

AIR BAGS
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
223,830
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
74,000
SEATS
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,800
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
84,800
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
94,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
102,000
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,000
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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