2000 BMW 323I structure problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2000 BMW 323I — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takata recall. There has been numerous issues with the integrity of the subframe of this particular model and year of bmw. It experiences rust issues frequently. I need to replace subframe do to this and will not pass inspection because of this issue. This has happened over the years, it has not…”
filed Jul 8, 2019
“Rear subframe body has separated from subframe mounting support. The chassis is no longer properly attached to the frame. The tied down bolts have sheared off. This is a major safety defect.”
filed Mar 1, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other 323I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 323I | 14 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 BMW 323I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.