BMW Z3 Roadster years to avoid
No model year of the BMW Z3 Roadster stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW Z3 Roadster years
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BMW Z3 Roadster 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 Z3 Roadster problems
All model years combined.
- Body15
- Airbags9
- Transmission8
- Suspension7
- Seats3
- Engine3
- Electrical3
- Tires2
- Seat belts2
- Fuel system2
- Driver assistance2
- Brakes2
BMW Z3 Roadster problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | - | 8 | Transmission | 68,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | - | 17 | Body | 61,900 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1998 | - | 19 | Body | 72,800 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the BMW Z3 Roadster
What years of the BMW Z3 Roadster should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW Z3 Roadster has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW Z3 Roadster?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW Z3 Roadster?
Body, with 15 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (9) and transmission (8).
How many recalls does the BMW Z3 Roadster have?
No recalls on record.
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