2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
82,500 miles

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problem #2

Oct 192011

328 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 BMW E46. While parked, the contact noticed both rear tail lights failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the tail light wires needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The consumer stated a recall was issued for the problem. However, it was only for model years 2001-2003. Updated 02/08/12

- Andover, MA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 012002

328 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
My 1999 BMW 328I (E46) tail lights and brake lights regularly fail, cause false fault display warnings, turn signal bulbs burn out or flash at a high speed for a few seconds and then flash normally, and then burn out. This is an ongoing problem for this car. NHTSA is investigating. There have been numerous reports of turn signal/brake light harnesses overheating, shorting out, and melting. When car was under warranty, BMW told me there was nothing wrong, it was just bad bulbs. I hear BMW is now charging $400. Per side to repair out of warranty cars. My car went out of warranty in 2003, and this was an ongoing problem before it ran out. The mileage was approx. 25K when problem started and continues now at approx. 89K miles.

- Va, VA, USA

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