10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Jan 222002

Z3

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, the air bag light illuminateed on the dashboard, the airbag sensor was replaced.. consumer stated the seat belt tensioner and harness was causing the air bag light and engine light to come on, the hood sensor for the alarm was replaced, there was a faulty thermostat that caused damage to the radiator, the glove box was replaced and the seat came out of place when stopping.

- Phoenix, AR, USA

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problem #2

Jun 012001

Z3

  • miles
Airbag light in dasboard remains illuminated. Seatbelts appear to work, but I have had the car inspected by 2 different service shops (dave walter BMW and autobahn - both in akron, oh) and have been told that the cause is a faulty seatbelt lock on the driver's side seat.

- Akron, OH, USA

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problem #1

Oct 041997

(reported on)

Z3

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Seat belt design causing belt to pull and lock up during normal operation, causing comfort problems.

- Oak Brook, IL, USA

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