10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,500 miles

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problem #4

Oct 022023

X3

  • miles
The wiring insulation inside of the headlight on my vehicle deteriorated, causing the wires to be exposed. The headlight stopped working because of the wires touching, and a defective lamp dash light came on. Exposed wires touching has the potential to start fires. I have completely re wrapped all of the wiring inside of the headlights with heat shrink so I no longer have the problem, although the problem first appeared after I tried replacing the light bulb

- Zeeland, MI, USA

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problem #3

Nov 012013

X3

  • miles
The problem with the 2008 BMW X3 transmission is going to get someone KILLED!! This transmission DOES NOT RESPOND when depressing the accelerator at random times & HAS DONE THIS SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT. it happened once after pulling away from an ezpass booth - the car just froze and would not accelerate nearly causing an accident. Now it has caused an accident. How are you not doing anything when this has CAUSED DEATHS!!! here is a link to a blog that shows many bmw x3 owners have the problem - some have had their cars replaced by bmw and others have been ignored. this is a serious safety issue that is being ignored by the manufacturer (similar to the toyota issue). please investigate before someone gets killed. www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262130.

- Toms River , NJ, USA

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problem #2

May 022020

X3

  • 90,000 miles
My car has suddenly lost power in several occasions nearly causing an accident at 60 mph on one occasion. When power is lost steering seizes up completely. This happens with absolutely no warning whatsoever & my car has started up as though nothing is wrong after. The second issue is so well known it has been labeled as the "terrible triad" ac road all BMW forums, youtube. Twitter, etc. You can find thousands of chats & forums discussing the 3 lights which appear simultaneously due to transfer case actuator & I drive issues. My 4X4 light is on indefinitely & all of the symptoms can be felt.

- Flower Mound, TX, USA

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problem #1

May 222017

X3

  • miles
Since purchase in 2013 from a dealer, with only 43000 mile changed battery twice at BMW peter pan, replaced power steering pump, window regulator, replaced starter, plus other services and window wipers are faulty, T-case actuator replaced, sway bar replaced, totaling $9531.38. I tried to complain to BMW corporation for selling a lemon car. Please let me know who I can complain about this car. Right now it only has 57K miles on it and I am being told it needs more work.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

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