This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
BMW E46 model 3-series have a known subframe weakness causing the rear axle to separate from the vehicle. A class action lawsuit supposedly resolved this, but the terms of the suit ended in 2010 leaving anyone that experiences the problem after the term of the suite to fix the BMW admitted engineering failure themselves. This leaves thousands of 1999-2006 BMW 3 series as potential hazards on the road.
1. you start hearing metallic rubbing noise at the rear driver side. 2. 2001 BMW 330I left rear subframe mount damaged/ripped. Accidents may happen and may not be apparent due to accident. 3.a lot of complains from this website: forum.E46fanatics.com/showthread.php?T=195602&page=1&pp=20 BMW claims it to be wear and tear so it is not covered for repair.
1. normal driving. 2. sub-frame failure causing major clanking in and large undue stress on drive train. The drivetrain is likely to fail. Dealership not helping. Pervasive problem with this make and model. Well documented in BMW forums. 3. the dealer does not admit the problem. May cost many owners thousands to repair. There was a european recall for this issue.
Subframe failure in 2001 E46 330ci, rear subframe tearing near spare tire storage and mounts. Nothing was done to correct the problem and I was basiclly told to go screw myself by bmwna.
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