2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,398 miles

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problem #5

Feb 112019

X3

  • 99,000 miles
While driving, the steering wheel seized. We were unable to control the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the power steering pump/motor and rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,600. Upon inspection NHTSA has 3 incidents of this occurring in the same vehicle. A beief online search indicated many BMW X3 owners have reported similar problems.

- Hoover, AL, USA

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problem #4

Feb 052019

X3

  • 99,600 miles
The contact owns a 2010 BMW X3. While driving at low speeds, the steering wheel seized. The contact was unable to control the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the power steering pump/motor and rack and pinion needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 99,600.

- Hoover, AL, USA

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problem #3

Aug 292015

X3

  • 33,500 miles
Many dashboard warning lights came on simultaneously while driving. Took to BMW of rockville md. They diagnosed failure of "faulty steering angle sensor and coil spring." They confirmed this was a safety issue, and that it was nothing we did that caused it-- it was a faulty part. After only 33,000 miles, to have a critical part fail, seems serious to me. They charged us $2080.76 to fix, because it was outside warranty due to age of car. To my mind if a part fault or failure occurs, that is a safety issue, a recall issue, not a warranty issue and the carmaker should fix and report it.

- Potomac, MD, USA

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problem #2

Aug 232013

X3

  • 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering system malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to seize. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer, who diagnoses the vehicle as having a defective power steering pump. The dealer did not have the power steering pump. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 51,000.

- La Mirada, CA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 122012

X3 6-cyl

  • 28,888 miles
Sudden loss of steering power while driving, unable to turn steering wheel while driving and attempting turn in major intersection. Heavy road traffic here in ft lauderdale, almost crashed with my 9 year old on way to school. This is 3rd attempt to fix problem, car was returned but not properly fixed, took back to dealer next day with same issue & its still there after 14 days, concerned & fear for my family's safety and security while driving this BMW due to sudden loss of steering while turning & driving in city traffic!

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

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