Model year record
2003 BMW E36
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 14 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Power train: automatic transmission | 2 | 29,000 mi |
| Tires: sidewall | 2 | — |
| Air bags: frontal | 1 | — |
| Electrical system: ignition | 1 | 77,000 mi |
| Electrical system: wiring | 1 | 73,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system | 1 | 37,500 mi |
| Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter | 1 | 85,000 mi |
| Seat belts: front | 1 | — |
| Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler | 1 | 56,030 mi |
| Steering: column | 1 | — |
| Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate | 1 | — |
| Wheels: rim | 1 | 63,000 mi |
The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Other BMW E36 model years
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