BMW 320 years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 320 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 320 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 320 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 320 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine7
- Visibility3
- Transmission2
- Electrical2
- Body2
- Steering1
- Seat belts1
- Lights1
- Driver assistance1
- Brakes1
BMW 320 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 75 | 10 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 2 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 6 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 2 | Steering | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the BMW 320
What years of the BMW 320 should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 320 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 320?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 320?
Engine, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (3) and transmission (2).
How many recalls does the BMW 320 have?
1 recall between 1995 and 2001. The 2002 model year has the most, with 1.
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