1998 BMW 320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 320 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 320. That ranks 2nd out of 8 320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 17%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 6owner 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 320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW 320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW 320.
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.
This is 2nd failed transmission in 58577 miles. Original transmission failed at approx 21000 and was replaced under warranty by bmw. Crevier bmw was informed of problems with 2nd transmission may 2000 and stated they could not duplicate the problem, though made note of issue. On june 17, 2001…
Car dealer/manufacturer will not supply a shop manual. The one aftermarket manual available is limited and has incorrect information. I need a shop manual to be able to repair my car myself. *ak
Seat belt failed.
The right side view mirror malfunctioning, causing poor visibility. *yc
Multi-function switch failed. *yc
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 320?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW 320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 BMW 320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 320 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.