BMW 328I
1997–2000 only
1997–2000 BMW 328I models have 132 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 133,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 1997–2000 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW 328I report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 1997–2000 only
Median onset: 133,000 miles. 12.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 140,000 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 100,000 miles. 8.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 165,000 miles.
Median onset: 137,520 miles.
More common in older model years.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 151,500 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 170,133 miles.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 105,000 miles.
More common in newer model years.
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 1997–2000 model years. See the full BMW 328I report for every year and full specs/safety data.