BMW 3 Series steering problems by year
48 NHTSA owner complaints name the steering across 7 3 Series model years. The most reported year is 2006 with 24 reports.
| Year | Steering reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 3 Series | 3 | 6% | — | |
| 2008 3 Series | 2 | 3% | — | |
| 2007 3 Series | 15 | 13% | 80,784 mi | |
| 2006 3 Series | 24 | 12% | 69,000 mi | |
| 2004 3 Series | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2002 3 Series | 2 | 8% | — | |
| 2001 3 Series | 1 | 3% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the steering. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.