Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/09/2011 | 121000 | ||
| After having the control arm bushings replaced and a 4 wheel alignment completed at a bmw service dealership in tyler, tx, apparently the steering angle sensor (located at the bottom of the steering column) failed which caused the dynamic stability control (dsc), brake and abs lights to illuminate. when the incident occurred, i was driving 70 mph on a dry highway using the cruise control. when this sensor failed, all three lights illuminated and the cruise control ceased to work. according to the bmw service department, there is no requirement to re-calibrate the steering angle sensor after an alignment is completed. additionally, per the service manager at the bmw service department, they are replacing steering angle sensors in a variety of bmw automobiles at 3 to 4 per week. estimated cost to repair is between $500 - $1000. | |||
| 03/25/2009 | 111000 | 1 | |
| A year ago, my gas gauge sensor went out. the car had less than 100,000 miles on it. today, my 2000 bmw 323i has 111,000 miles on it and the vehicle will not drive in any gear without a grinding sound. i almost got killed by a car behind me because i could suddenly not accelerate at a stop light and i had to get out to push the vehicle to safety. within the past few months the car would drive, but only when it was warm. now it is completely inop. this car has been well maintained! it would cost me over $4000 to get a new transmission and i still over $6000 on the car. despite thousands of complaints regarding the 2000 bmw 323i transmission failure, bmw refuses to do anything. i currently have no operable vehicle and i still have to maintain my auto loan payments and find alternate transportation to work. i have spent over $3500 in additional repairs to this vehicle on brakes, new catalytic converter sensors, trailing arm, ball bearings, etc. *tr | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| 2000 bmw 323i brakes made a weird noise and when in a collision the airbags failed to deploy. *kb *jb the air condition made a noise. updated 12/27/06. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/06/2000 | 3 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Transmission problem, unable to put manual stick in 1st, 3rd and 4th gear; 2nd manual shift pops out of gear. braking system, brakes squeeking during breaking. dsc/eml - according to manual, its an system malfunction and a problem with the traction control; light stays on when driving. fuel injection - lights stays on when driving. exterior mirror - would not tilt when in reverse. brakes light - instrument light stays on when driving. (other)service engine - instrument light stays on when driving and beeps. other problems: trunk lock - intrument light stays on, navigation system - data disappers when starting car and when driving. cd/radio manual different from the sound system in the car, seat memory - settings won't keep when entering the car, key memory - setting won't keep, exterior body - leaning to the right was reported to me by another driver, engine - hesitates, or trottles. | |||
| 02/15/2000 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| I brought my vehicle in to have a problem fixed with the sun roof and mentioned that i had a problem with steering the vehicle during braking at slow speeds. when i got the repair list back from the dealer i noticed that they had replaced a major portion of the braking and steering system. the service seemed rather familiar with the problem and didn't hesitate to replace all of the componets which leads me to believe that they are aware of a signifigant problem with these vehicles and have not reported it. i have been checking the bmw websites on the 3 series and have found that a large number of these cars have the same defect in their vehicles. the manufacturer is paying for the full replacement of the defective systems, but, only if you ask about the problem. they are not currently notifying individual owners of this problem to have this condition corrected prior to the complaint. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| When applying the brakes in wet conditions pedal becomes stiff and vehicle makes a loud noise, causing extended stopping distance. dealer has vehicle currently. *ak | |||