BMW 323I
1998–2000 only
1998–2000 BMW 323I models have 170 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 131,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 1998–2000 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW 323I report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 1998–2000 only
Median onset: 131,000 miles. 12.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 109,156 miles.
Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 115,500 miles.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 180,600 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 121,000 miles.
Median onset: 104,000 miles.
Median onset: 165,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 55 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1998–2000 model years. See the full BMW 323I report for every year and full specs/safety data.