10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,963 miles

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problem #2

Feb 072023

X3

  • 74,526 miles
The contact owned a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, she lost control of the steering wheel, the vehicle suddenly jerked to the left, and she crashed into a cement light pole. The Chassis Stabilization warning light was illuminated intermittently. The driver's side air bag had deployed. The contact stated that she hit her head on the steering wheel but had declined medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle had not been taken to be diagnosed or repaired, and the contact was informed the VIN was only included in an emissions recall. The contact stated that the OBD monitor was removed when the vehicle was previously impounded. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was deemed totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,526.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

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problem #1

Oct 032019

X3

  • 35,400 miles
I was driving my car about 30 mph and pulling up to a red light and pressed the brakes. The car suddenly accelerated on its own and I stepped on the brake. It started lurching forward, accelerating. I had to kill the engine. This has happened 3 times and it's terrifying.

- Sulphur, LA, USA

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