What are the worst BMW 330CI years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst BMW 330CI years are 2001, 2004 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The year with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2000.

BMW 330CI: 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, 2004

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

Held up best: 2000

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

200634 complaints · 2 recalls 200533 complaints · 3 recalls 2004worst year77 complaints · 3 recalls 200318 complaints · 4 recalls 200246 complaints · 4 recalls 2001worst year82 complaints · 6 recalls 2000solid year1 complaints · 3 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.