BMW 3 Series power train problems by year
68 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 11 3 Series model years. The most reported year is 2000 with 35 reports.
| Year | Power Train reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 3 Series | 6 | 29% | — | |
| 2010 3 Series | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 2009 3 Series | 2 | 4% | — | |
| 2008 3 Series | 3 | 4% | — | |
| 2007 3 Series | 5 | 4% | — | |
| 2006 3 Series | 4 | 2% | — | |
| 2004 3 Series | 2 | 3% | — | |
| 2003 3 Series | 4 | 5% | — | |
| 2002 3 Series | 3 | 12% | — | |
| 2001 3 Series | 3 | 8% | — | |
| 2000 3 Series | 35 | 40% | 99,500 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.