2000 BMW 328IC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 21, 2011 · 34 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 328IC years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW 328IC. That is the most of any 328IC model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is structure (14 complaints, 41%), typically at around 65,250 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 BMW 328IC problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure14 · ~65,250 mi
Power Train7 · ~103,000 mi
Suspension5 · ~71,612 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling3 · ~47,074 mi
Visibility2 · ~36,342 mi
Air Bags1 · ~144,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~12,683 mi
Equipment1
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~33,054 mi
Tires1 · ~77,221 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1441%65,250——
Power Train721%103,000——
Suspension515%71,612——
Engine and Engine Cooling39%47,074——
Visibility26%36,342——
Air Bags13%144,000——
Electrical System13%12,683——
Equipment13%———
Fuel System, Gasoline13%33,054——
Tires13%77,221——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 9 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 1200312004: 4200442005: 5200552006: 9200692007: 3200732008: 2200822009: 5200952010: 1201012011: 320113

n = 34 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 BMW 328IC recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 BMW 328IC.

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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.

Driverside rear subframe mount has torn through the rear subframe due to a bmw engineering flaw. *tr

Structure · received Jun 21, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10407775

The rear subframe on the 1999-2006 :bmw 3 series cars can tear or rip, causing the rear end to fall out of the car. My 2000 328ci shows evidence of this frame cracking. *tr

Structure · received Jun 4, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10404412

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 328ic. The contact stated that when applying the brakes, the brakes would exhibit a loud thump from the rear of the vehicle feeling similar to being struck from the rear. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that the rear bushings were failing. The contact…

Suspension · received Jan 28, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10379430

No reverse.. November 23,2010 while trying park to my drive way, middle of the road find out that no reverse!!! And while trying to avoid get hit by another car, i hit curb end up with damaged suspension and still no reverse .. *tr

Power Train · received Nov 25, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10367843

My 2000 bmw 328ci will not go into reverse. I have read that there this is a very common transmission problem with the gm transmission and that gm recalled it but bmw did not. *tr

Power Train · received Sep 22, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10284903

Other BMW 328IC years

← 1999 328IC

YearComplaintsRecalls
2000340
1999 328IC20
1997 328IC50

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 328IC?

Owners most often report structure, power train, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 14 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW 328IC?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.