What are the worst BMW 325I years?

Q: What are the worst BMW 325I years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst BMW 325I years are 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.

BMW 325I: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2011solid year1 complaints · 3 recalls 2010solid year0 complaints · 3 recalls 2009solid year0 complaints · 3 recalls 2008solid year1 complaints · 3 recalls 2007solid year1 complaints · 3 recalls 2006worst year515 complaints · 7 recalls 2005worst year71 complaints · 5 recalls 2004worst year147 complaints · 5 recalls 2003worst year199 complaints · 8 recalls 2002worst year162 complaints · 7 recalls 2001worst year151 complaints · 7 recalls 199531 complaints · 2 recalls 199417 complaints · 3 recalls 199321 complaints · 3 recalls 199240 complaints · 4 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.