1996 Bmw Z3 Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1996 Bmw Z3.
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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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Bmw Z3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 1 | — | 223,830 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 50,800 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 84,800 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 94,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 | — | 1 | 100,000 mi | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — |
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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