274 problems have been reported for the 2006 BMW 3 Series. The following chart shows the 16 most common problems for 2006 BMW 3 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 106 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (32 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Steering | |
| Latches/locks/linkage | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Seats | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Tire | |
| Equipment | |
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| Visibility | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Power Train | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Exterior Lighting |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2006 BMW 3 Series in 2006.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used BMW 3 Series, the following table can be used to compare the 2006 BMW 3 Series with the BMW 3 Series from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2006 3 Series is 274 while the average number of problems reported for the 17 model years of the BMW 3 Series is 66.
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