10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
76,970 miles

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problem #8

Jul 312019

330 6-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 BMW 330xi. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, she heard a loud banging sound coming from underneath her vehicle without warning. Contact's rear left tire broke off from her car. The contact immediately lost control of her vehicle and veered to left side of the road. The contact hit another vehicle and spun out in the middle of the road. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. Upon a VIN search, there were two recalls NHTSA recall number: 17V047000 and 20V018000(air bags) on her vehicle at the time of the accident. The contact stated that she sustained whiplash as a result of the accident; the other driver did not sustain injuries. A police report was filed [xxx]. axle was broken. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a junk yard. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')

- Santa Monica, CA, USA

problem #7

Sep 202017

330

  • 152,000 miles
Vehicle window regulators had to be replaced for passenger and drivers windows (regulators were cheap). Driver side door lock failed. Passenger door locks failing. Passenger headlight fell out. Rear brake lights need constant repair. If one completely fills up the gas tank, gas fumes will be in the passenger compartment. Air conditioning fan needed replacement. Water pump failed. Instrument panel needed replacement.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #6

Dec 222014

330

  • 155,000 miles
Rear subframe cracked despite normal driving.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #5

Jan 062016

330

  • 6 miles
Was driving on hwy 99 getting ready to exit on jensen ave when I felt a bump then my driver curtain/ door airbag deployed. After further inspection I found damaged to the diver's rim and tire, brakes have been clicking ever since and suspension seems to be affected as well since car is been shaking and tilting to that side

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #4

Mar 102013

330 6-cyl

  • 119,200 miles
While driving my vehicle, I hit a pothole on the passenger side of the vehicle. My driver side airbags deployed: The side, and curtain. The passenger side airbags did not deploy. After inspecting the vehicle on the outside. The rear passenger side tire was flat.

- Brooklyn Park, MN, USA

problem #3

Mar 152003

330

  • Manual transmission
  • 22,500 miles
The engine of my car shut off, and upon being towed to the dealer, they got back to me to say that the engine failed as a result of drivers error from a downshift from 4th to 2nd. The dealer said that this was identified by the car's computer system. However, after talking to many mechanics, I have been instructed that this problem could never have been identified by a car's computer, and this was just an out for the manufacturer and dealer. I am not satisfied with their answer, and am looking for a way to protest their decision. For right now, I was stuck paying for the total bill which exceeded $6000.

- Belle Vernon, PA, USA

problem #2

Jul 272003

330 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,053 miles
Problems with vehicle's ball joints.. the right front ball joint was replaced at 17,000 miles due to a manufacturer defect.

- Painesville, OH, USA

problem #1

Dec 102001

(reported on)

330

  • miles
While driving engine check light would appear and remain on. Vehicle would then pull from left to right. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Mechanic indicated could not locate cause of problem.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA