1997 BMW 328IC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 328IC years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW 328IC. That ranks 2nd out of 3 328IC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 BMW 328IC 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 | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 BMW 328IC recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 BMW 328IC.
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.
Tl* the contact owned a 1997 bmw 328i. While driving at various speeds, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
1997 bmw 328 ci with 114k miles. Driving and at stop light ready to go into 1st gear to drive off and car moving very slowly. Transmission problem i've been told and will cost $5k-$7.5 to fix depending on if i go to dealer or maaco shop. No prior notice of problem; it just happened. *tr
Tire tread came off during highway driving causing damage to the rear bumper. The tire did not deflate. Continental denied claim because the tire was previously repaired for a puncture. The puncture repair remained intact and as far as i could see had nothing to do with the loss of the tread…
Ignition switch failed on three occasions. Mjs
Emission failed. Yh
Other BMW 328IC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 328IC | 34 | 0 |
| 1999 328IC | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 328IC?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 BMW 328IC?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 BMW 328IC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 328IC model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.