Bmw 328i/328is 1997
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1997 BMW 328i/328is, manufacturered by Bmw Manufacturer Corporation / Bmw North America.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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BMW | 4US WBX | Premium |
City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
17 - 18 MPG | 24 - 26 MPG | 423.19 - 467.73 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1997 BMW 328i/328is?
- The 1997 BMW 328i/328is has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 18 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 24 - 26 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1997 BMW 328i/328is?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1997 BMW 328i/328is can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1997 BMW 328i/328is?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1997 BMW 328i/328is is $3500.
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Where is the 1997 BMW 328i/328is produced?
- The 1997 BMW 328i/328is is produced in Munich Sc, Germany.
Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 328i/328is
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 12028 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3500 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 13316 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 9 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 10 Model name (carline) 328i/328is Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 82 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 86 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 33.3333 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 328i/328is
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 12028 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 13317 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 9 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 10 Model name (carline) 328i/328is Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 82 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 86 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 37.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B510819 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 12 10 97 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Subject on voluntary exhaust emission service action no. 98e-a01. *yc *jn
- 16 01 98 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc
- 12 10 97 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Subject on voluntary exhaust emission service action no. 98e-a01. Produced from 10/95 - 11/97 *yc*db
- 12 10 97 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Oxygen sensor faults. *ak
- 13 02 97 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: An incorrect throttle body coolant return hose was installed. *ak
- 12 01 97 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Intermittent crank/no start. *tw
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
Variable | Value |
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Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
Doors | 4 |
Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
Make | BMW |
MakeID | 452 |
Manufacturer | BMW AG |
Manufacturer Id | 966 |
Model | 328i |
ModelID | 1709 |
Model Year | 1997 |
NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
NCSA Make | BMW |
NCSA Model | 3-series |
Plant City | MUNICH |
Plant Country | GERMANY |
Seat Belts All | Manual |
VIN | WBACD3327VAV21344 |
Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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Crash | No | Y | 1 Injured | None | 20170420 |
After seeing yet another rear end collision, i would like to make a suggestion i have had in mind for a long time. I believe we can reduce the incidence of such accidents, by flashing the stop signals whenever the brakes are on and the car is stopped ( requires a speed sensor, of course). Manual flashing electronics exists in every modern car, but is not normally used when stopped on the roadway.
No | No | N | None | 1 Dead | 20130910 |
The locking device on a 1997 bmw 328i intermittently makes it impossible for occupants to exit the vehicle if it is locked while occupied. This is a safety risk, which creates a high danger and severity of risk of injury or death to consumers and/or users of the vehicle if an occupant stays in a vehicle that is locked. Despite knowledge of this safety risk, bmw failed to correct this defect and advise or warn purchasers or potential users, including the purchasers, owners and/or users of the subject 1997 bmw 328i, by providing adequate warnings and/or notices of the severe risk of injury or death if an occupant stays in a vehicle that is locked. On or about september 11, 2013, a hot and sunny day, a female youth who was an occupant of a 1997 bmw 328i, became trapped in the subject 1997 bmw 328i that was locked. It was impossible for the youth to exit the vehicle, and she ultimately succumbed to heat stroke and died while trapped in the vehicle.
No | No | N | None | None | 20110626 |
1997 bmw 328is with 179k miles. After driving for more than 30 minutes (highway or city), my steering wheel will bind or get tight in a turn. After muscling through the turn so i don't crash, the steering wheel "pops" and returns to normal operation. This has began to happen daily and i am concerned for my safety as well as anyone in the car with me! *tt
No | No | N | None | None | 20090427 |
I was told today that my car is not safe as the front sway bar mounts have rusted through. *tr
Crash | No | N | None | None | 20081129 |
1997 bmw 328i less than 80,000 miles. Driving 40mph with cruise control on. Snowing but straight level concrete road. Approaching asphalt curve entering small mountain village, i tapped brake to disengage cruise. It didn't disengage so hit it harder. Cruise started to accelerate and threw car into a skid. Tried steering column lever, no effect. Cruise now accelerated strongly, spun car 180, car slid into ditch at under 30mph and flipped over. Car driven back 600 miles to home but total loss from crushed in roof. Bmw has possession of the car pending product specialist review. Cruise had started acting erratic on 4-5 occasions earlier that week being reluctant to disengage with two different drivers. After accident 3 witnessed that brake lights failed to light without excessive petal pressure. Many bmw owner reports of same problem on internet from britain. Bmw service advisor stated it was probably the switch starting to fail. Bmw dealer now has car and bmw corporate appears to have issued gag order to dealer employees. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20080517 |
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 bmw 328i convertible. Due to his body stature, the contact would have to lean the seat back in order to use the seat belt effectively. He consulted three dealers for seat belt extenders, but none had them available or were not being sold. The manufacturer stated that they did not have seat belt extenders for that model. The current mileage was 159,882 and failure mileage was approximately 159,800.
No | No | N | None | None | 20050715 |
Plastic radiator broke at upper hose connection, causing sudden total loss of coolant and engine stopping in heavy freeway traffic. This led to a very dangerous rescue by caltrans truck after an hour of exposure to high-speed traffic.
No | No | N | None | None | 20050519 |
Sudden failure of ignition coil resulting in a shaking/vibrating vehicle. While accellerting in city traffic the car can lunge and jerk while accellerating, resulting in unpredictable accelleration. In city traffic this is very dangerous. I have investigated the ignition coils for bmw 3 series cars and it appears they fail a lot, yet there is no recall campaign! After investigating further it appears bmw has some recall campaigns for some of the newer cars. They suggest replacing all ignition coils with a new bosch model. My car has bremi model coils (part no. F3000-86682) and there is no bosch substitute according to the bmw dealer (plaza motors in st. Louis, mo). I found an epa recall number for the bremi coils for another model bmw at this web site: reference: http://www.Epa.Gov/otaq/cert/recall/420B04018.Pdf epa# 2061 it describes an internal failure as follows: "because of production process failures, the ignition coil of one supplier (bremi)may have an internal insulation break-down in the primary electric 2121 circuit, the secondaryelectric circuit and/or a disruptive discharge. Remedy: bmw has decided to implement a voluntary emission recall campaign to replace all ignition coils with a new improved version." the same exact thing is happening to bmw 3 series cars. A review of bmw forums on the internet explains that this problem is occurring more frequently by the day. I would like this to be investigated and a recall campaign initiated as soon as possible before somebody gets hurt!
Crash | No | N | None | None | 20030721 |
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning another vehicle hit on the right side, and driver's side air bag didn't deploy. *ak
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- B0401 [1] Air flow control # 1 - defroster - signal out of range / performance
VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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WBACD4327VAV53894 | 1997 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
WBACD4324VAV50614 | 1997 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
WBACD3327VAV21344 | 1997 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
WBACD4327VAV53488 | 1997 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |