1997 BMW 328I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 328I years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 15th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW 328I. That ranks 15th out of 21 328I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 28%), typically at around 50 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 BMW 328I 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 | 7 | 28% | 50 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 12% | 69,042 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% | 159,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 178,835 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 BMW 328I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 BMW 328I.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After seeing yet another rear end collision, i would like to make a suggestion i have had in mind for a long time. I believe we can reduce the incidence of such accidents, by flashing the stop signals whenever the brakes are on and the car is stopped ( requires a speed sensor, of course). Manual…
The locking device on a 1997 bmw 328i intermittently makes it impossible for occupants to exit the vehicle if it is locked while occupied. This is a safety risk, which creates a high danger and severity of risk of injury or death to consumers and/or users of the vehicle if an occupant stays in a…
1997 bmw 328is with 179k miles. After driving for more than 30 minutes (highway or city), my steering wheel will bind or get tight in a turn. After muscling through the turn so i don't crash, the steering wheel "pops" and returns to normal operation. This has began to happen daily and i am…
I was told today that my car is not safe as the front sway bar mounts have rusted through. *tr
1997 bmw 328i less than 80,000 miles. Driving 40mph with cruise control on. Snowing but straight level concrete road. Approaching asphalt curve entering small mountain village, i tapped brake to disengage cruise. It didn't disengage so hit it harder. Cruise started to accelerate and threw car into…
Other BMW 328I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 328I | 57 | 1 |
| 2015 328I | 125 | 4 |
| 2014 328I | 152 | 8 |
| 2013 328I | 257 | 5 |
| 2012 328I | 130 | 6 |
| 2011 328I | 577 | 7 |
| 2010 328I | 155 | 6 |
| 2009 328I | 193 | 6 |
| 2008 328I | 239 | 5 |
| 2007 328I | 399 | 6 |
| 2006 328I | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 328I | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 328I | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 328I | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 328I | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 328I | 4 | 3 |
| 2000 328I | 112 | 7 |
| 1999 328I | 98 | 7 |
| 1998 328I | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 | 25 | 0 |
| 1996 328I | 31 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 328I?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 BMW 328I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 BMW 328I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 328I model years, the 1997 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.