BMW 330CI years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 330CI stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 330CI years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 330CI 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 330CI problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags131
- Lights31
- Engine27
- Electrical26
- Transmission24
- Fuel system24
- Body15
- Tires8
- Suspension6
- Steering6
- Visibility4
- Seats3
BMW 330CI problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 81 | 34 | Airbags | 79,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 81 | 33 | Airbags | 70,224 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 56 | 77 | Airbags | 52,000 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2003 | 87 | 18 | Airbags | 110,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 72 | 46 | Airbags | 88,000 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 50 | 82 | Fuel system | 112,342 | 5 | 6 | |
| 2000 | - | 1 | Airbags | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the BMW 330CI
What years of the BMW 330CI should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 330CI has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 330CI?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 330CI?
Airbags, with 131 complaints across all years, followed by lights (31) and engine (27).
How many recalls does the BMW 330CI have?
7 recalls between 2000 and 2006. The 2001 model year has the most, with 5.
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