1.9
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 86,789 miles
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NHTSA: Please help, our 2008 (besides all lost time for the repaired recalls) our 2008 BMW X3 is suffering the exact as in the recall below; NHTSA 14V176000, the BMW dealer replaced the camshaft position sensors due to "engine problems"July 2020, miles 135,000 this did not fix the problem. That BMW dealer, nashua nh then called us to say it would be $4,500 to fix. Unsafe to drive, it lost power by 70% or greater-my wife, and I have been nearly _rear ended when this occured at higway sppeds-and slower local speeds ie 65mph or 30 mph limits.....we had to stop driving for life safety. 1. how did BMW get away with not including the other yrs with same engine safety issues(ours 2008) and why did a BMW serv.advisor replace parts for over $1000 knowing that a BMW serv.bulletin had cited the manufacture defects" 3. please help with recourse" I am sending title copy for ownership, I am awaiting copies of repairs by BMW (they are being slow / delaying) I am collecting all repair receipts at this time. Again: The vehicle was moving and lost power, stalled and eventually started with lost power.
- Chelmsford, MA, USA
While slowing down my car (BMW X3 year 2008)engine suddenly shut down. I pull over put it in park and it and re-start auto. This has happen a number of times. The last time was today 10/08/2016 while slowing down at a yield sign. Lucky for me there hasn't been an accident yet. This has happened a number of times on a busy street, pulling in my driveway and on the highway during a backup.
- Johnston, RI, USA
Engine turned off on interstate 40 near greensboro, North Carolina. Fortunate to be able to pull onto shoulder. Traveling close to 60mph. Started right back up. This is third occurrence in past two months. Never a problem prior; almost two years of ownership. Very scary and dangerous. Please advise on if this is more common than the 40-60 cases I've read about online. What seems to be issue?
- Winston-Salem, NC, USA
For nearly the entire time I have owned the vehicle I have had issues with the car jerking and lurching while accelerating in the lower RPM ranges. Of late this has become so bad I am afraid to drive the vehicle. The problem manifests itself mostly between 1,800 and 2,400 RPM with the most severe issues in the 2,200 to 2,400 RPM range. When going from a stop the car will begin to accelerate and when it gets just above 2,000 RPM it begins to jerk and lurch with the tachometer fluctuating wildly. The 4X4 light then comes on and the car completely loses acceleration. This has happened many times while in the middle of a busy intersection. I have been nearly T-boned twice and now fear for my life driving this car.
- Centennial, CO, USA
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated that the front passenger's seat belt warning chime activated independently without the seat being occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the seat sensor mat in the front passenger's seat would need to be replaced. The failure recurred after the repair. Additionally, the engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the dmtl pump would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
- Oil City, PA, USA
- Me Quin , WI, USA