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#BS-2007-BMW328-3C98

2007 Bmw 328

Based on reports from 14 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
14
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
88
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 14 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

electric water pump failure

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

carburetor failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

4 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 100K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

3
0–30K
30–60K
60–90K
6
90–120K
2
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (6 reports) • Median: 100K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical4 (29%)
Airbags3 (21%)
Seat Belts2 (14%)
Steering2 (14%)
Stability Control1 (7%)
Engine1 (7%)
Other1 (7%)

2007 Bmw 328: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 2007 Bmw 328, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 99,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 100K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2007 Bmw 328, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2007 Bmw 328, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2007 Bmw 328, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
16
5
17
1
18
4
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Bmw 328. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

16V071000Nov 2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 14 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Bmw 328 Model Years

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2007 Bmw 328: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Bmw 328?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Bmw 328 is related to the electrical, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Bmw 328 reliable?
The 2007 Bmw 328 has 14 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Bmw 328 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Bmw 328 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Bmw 328 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Bmw 328 problems start?
Based on 11 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 99,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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