1999 BMW 323I structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1999 BMW 323I — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 1999 323i caught fire immediately after turning off the ignition switch once parked.there was a loud "snap", followed by large flames coming from around the hood and front wheel wells. The police and fire department arrived within 5-7 minutes (fortunately they are both located less than 1 mile…”
filed Mar 25, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw 323i. While the vehicle was being serviced for an unrelated repair, the contact was notified that the rear subframe was separating due to corrosion. The technician stated that the subframe needed to be replaced and advised the contact not to drive the vehicle. The…”
filed Jun 11, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other 323I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 323I | 27 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 BMW 323I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.