BMW 323I years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 323I stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 323I years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 323I 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 323I problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission270
- Airbags125
- Body43
- Electrical25
- Visibility23
- Suspension19
- Locks19
- Tires17
- Engine17
- Brakes14
- Acceleration12
- Lights10
Most reported problems on the BMW 323I
BMW 323I problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | - | 1 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 1 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 3 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 2 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 3 | Transmission | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2000 | - | 401 | Transmission | 90,000 | 7 | 13 | |
| 1999 | - | 136 | Airbags | 106,000 | 7 | 10 | |
| 1998 | - | 16 | Airbags | 102,501 | 0 | 7 |
Recalls 12
Questions about the BMW 323I
What years of the BMW 323I should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 323I has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 323I?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 323I?
Transmission, with 270 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (125) and body (43).
How many recalls does the BMW 323I have?
12 recalls between 1998 and 2011. The 2000 model year has the most, with 7.
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