BMW Z3 structure problems by year
22 NHTSA owner complaints name the structure across 5 Z3 model years. The most reported year is 1999 with 11 reports.
| Year | Structure reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Z3 | 2 | 11% | — | |
| 2000 Z3 | 5 | 15% | — | |
| 1999 Z3 | 11 | 28% | 87,975 mi | |
| 1998 Z3 | 2 | 7% | — | |
| 1997 Z3 | 2 | 4% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the structure. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.