BMW Z3 power train problems by year
27 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 6 Z3 model years. The most reported year is 1999 with 9 reports.
| Year | Power Train reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Z3 | 2 | 11% | — | |
| 2000 Z3 | 5 | 15% | — | |
| 1999 Z3 | 9 | 23% | — | |
| 1998 Z3 | 4 | 13% | — | |
| 1997 Z3 | 3 | 6% | — | |
| 1996 Z3 | 4 | 13% | — |
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.