Complaints
66
Crashes
4
Fires
6
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Bmw Z3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
SEATS
Avg mileage:109,000 mi
#210 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:71,385 mi
Crash-related:2
#34 complaints
SEAT BELTS
Avg mileage:131,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Bmw Z3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | 11 | — | — | 109,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 2 | — | 71,385 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 131,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | 1 | 110,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — |
SEATS
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,000
AIR BAGS
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,385
SEAT BELTS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
110,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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