1998 BMW 3 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3 Series years
- Not enough data 16th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 3 Series. That ranks 16th out of 20 3 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 125,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 BMW 3 Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 67% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW 3 Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW 3 Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
They have not had any parts to service the recall any time i have taken my car in for repairs or have called about the recall.
At approximately 4:45 p.m. Ct on friday, september 30, 2016, i was driving my 1998 bmw m3 convertible home from work. I was on state highway 75 in tulsa, oklahoma, heading south. I don't have a specific recollection of my speed at that exact moment, but would estimate it to be in the area of 55-60…
The consumer is experiencing problems with front end suspension. Every time that vehicle is driven over a bump, a loud rattling noise occurs. The consumer has taken their vehicle to be fixed for the same problem, but it was not fixed properly because the problem still remains. The manufacturer has…
Other BMW 3 Series years
← 1997 3 Series · 1999 3 Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 3 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 3 Series | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 3 Series | 7 | 3 |
| 2011 3 Series | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 3 Series | 30 | 2 |
| 2009 3 Series | 53 | 1 |
| 2008 3 Series | 68 | 2 |
| 2007 3 Series | 115 | 1 |
| 2006 3 Series | 202 | 3 |
| 2005 3 Series | 25 | 0 |
| 2004 3 Series | 77 | 0 |
| 2003 3 Series | 73 | 0 |
| 2002 3 Series | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 3 Series | 36 | 1 |
| 2000 3 Series | 88 | 1 |
| 1999 3 Series | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 3 Series | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 3 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 3 Series | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 3 Series?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW 3 Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 BMW 3 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 3 Series model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.