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1997 BMW M3

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Reported problems

19 complaints · median miles
ComponentReports
TIRES3
AIR BAGS2
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
STEERING1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER1
TIRES:BEAD1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT1
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR1
WHEELS1

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1997 Bmw M3 Reported Problems: 19 complaints | CarFathom