Vehicle intermittently vibrates and lunges forward. Prior to these events, vehicle experiences loss of power, tachometer enters the red zone, and the transmission whines. Diagnosed as a transmission problem.
Vehicle safety record
1997 BMW 320 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 BMW 320 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1996 has 1 and the 1998 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 320 year, for its age
#338 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 BMW 320 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1997 BMW 320
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 BMW 320. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1997 BMW 320
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BMW 320: every year compared
All 320 years1997 BMW 320 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 BMW 320 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1997 BMW 528I | 41 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1997 BMW 328I | 35 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1997 BMW 540I | 27 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1997 BMW 528 | 13 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1997 BMW 540 | 7 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1997 BMW 318 | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1997 BMW 318I | 5 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1997 BMW 528IA | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 BMW 320
Does the 1997 BMW 320 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 BMW 320 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 320?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 BMW 320 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 15, 1997 and the latest on October 15, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 BMW 320 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical BMW 320 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which BMW 320 years have the most complaints?
2001 (10), 1998 (6), 1989 (2). See every BMW 320 year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 BMW 320 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data