35 problems have been reported for the 2001 BMW Z3. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 2001 BMW Z3. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 5 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (5 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Tire | |
| Air Bag | |
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| Seat Belt | |
| Suspension | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Exterior Lighting |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2001 BMW Z3 in 2001.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used BMW Z3, the following table can be used to compare the 2001 BMW Z3 with the BMW Z3 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2001 Z3 is 35 while the average number of problems reported for the 8 model years of the BMW Z3 is 34.