Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 1997 BMW 3 Series.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Structure problems |
Rear suspension failure on e36 BMW. . I have read about this on every BMW forum. . The rear subframe mounts tear the floor sheet metal as they are not properly reinforced. I have owned 4 separate cars with this same problem and I know countless others. . Read more...