Complaints
56
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Bmw Z3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:88,965 mi
#25 complaints
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Avg mileage:103,724 mi
#34 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:108,500 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Bmw Z3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 6 | — | — | 88,965 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 5 | — | — | 103,724 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 108,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 4 | — | — | 106,470 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 3 | — | — | 23,250 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 73,667 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 | — | — | 68,256 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 2 | — | — | 105,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 94,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | 87,950 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 87,950 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | 87,950 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 23,250 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 1 | — | — | 87,950 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 87,950 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR | 1 | — | — | 111,000 mi |
AIR BAGS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,965
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,724
POWER TRAIN
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,500
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,470
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,250
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,667
SUSPENSION:REAR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,256
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
STRUCTURE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,500
SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,500
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,950
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,950
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,950
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,250
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,950
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,950
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,000
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