2000 BMW 328IC: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 34 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (35% of complaints).
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0
recalls
34
owner complaints
0
fire reports
68,500
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: structure (35%)
Common problems
Computed from 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)35% · 12 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)21% · 7 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)15% · 5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)9% · 3 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)6% · 2 complaints
Equipment3% · 1 complaint
“The rear subframe on the 1999-2006 :bmw 3 series cars can tear or rip, causing the rear end to fall out of the car. My 2000 328ci shows evidence of this frame cracking. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2011
“No reverse.. November 23,2010 while trying park to my drive way, middle of the road find out that no reverse!!! And while trying to avoid get hit by another car, I hit curb end up with damaged suspension and still no reverse .. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2010
“My 2000 bmw 328ci will not go into reverse. I have read that there this is a very common transmission problem with the gm transmission and that gm recalled it but bmw did not. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2009
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“My 200 bmw 328ci's transmission failed with less than 40,000 miles on the car. I am the only owner of the car and took perfect care of it. It has always been maintained by an authorized bmw dealership. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2009
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 328ic. The contact stated that when applying the brakes, the brakes would exhibit a loud thump from the rear of the vehicle feeling similar to being struck from the rear. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that the rear bushings were failing. The contact stated that they received notification of an unknown recall two years prior for the problem. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not listed under any recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 bmw 3 series. The contact stated that her vehicle has been in the shop for six weeks due to a crack in the oil water separator. The part has not been available in order to make the repair. There are a couple of vehicles in the shop with the same issue. The failure and current mileages were 120,000. Updated 3/19/09 *cn engine was leaking excessive amounts of oil. Updated 03/25/09.*jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2009
“First there was a problem with the shifter. Car wouldn't start in park. I had that fixed. Then I noticed when I put it in reverse, it didn't feel right. Then out of the blue, only several days out of the shop, the car wouldn't move in any gear. I had to have it towed and I was told the transmission has to be replaced. The car only has 21,500 miles or so. I will ask mechanic to keep old part. I called vob of rockville, md. They were their usual disgusting selves. This is going to cost me over 6000 dollars that I don't have. The car is a 200 328ci purchased new. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2008
“Rear subframe (left rear mount) is completely torn out of the floor. Currently causes a jolting action in normal driving conditions and a creaking noise in low speed driving. If left unattended, could cause misalignment, poor performance, and the rear axle to drop from the body. This is not only bad but also a major safety issue. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 bmw 328ic. The contact stated that the rear differential detached from the vehicle and caused the sub-frame to crack where the two parts were attached. Bmw stated that they are currently investigating the failure. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2007
“My 2000 328ci bmw 5 spd. The subframe began to tear in 2004. There were no accidents but I've noticed various complaints on the internet that this is a defect and could lead to serious problems while driving. *nm”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2006
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2000 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Engines2.8L
Cylinders6
FuelGasoline
Body stylesConvertible/Cabriolet
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Is the 2000 BMW 328IC reliable?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 BMW 328IC. The most complained-about area is structure (35% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 BMW 328IC problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 68,500 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.