Bmw 330ci 2003
Model 330ci made in 2003 by Bmw got 11 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, structure and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, steering. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic . The car has one 3 engine.
Model 2003
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 19/27/22 | 20.8/34.5/25.3256 | Premium | 1126 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 3 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 20/28/23 | 21.9/35.8/26.5365 | Premium | 1077 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 20/28/23 | 22.4401/35.7002/26.9436 | Premium | 1077 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 3 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 21/30/24 | 23.1/38.1/28.0737 | Premium | 1032 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E023000 | CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. | E (Equipment) | 13128 | 04/02/2007 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 03/29/2007 | 03/29/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket cardone master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/20/2011 | 101000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 bmw 330ci. the contact stated that when trying to put her vehicle in reverse and back out of her driveaway it would not. when putting the vehicle in drive it did a loud noise before proceeding forward. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that she needed to replace the transmission. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was approximately 101,000. tb | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 20000 | 3 | 11/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was a temperature sensor under the right side of the front bumper. when pulling into parking spaces with a concrete parking block, the sensor would come in contact with the concrete block. the contact also indicated that the bumper was too low to the ground putting the temperature sensor at risk of damage. updated 10/4/2006 - *nm | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 03/18/2004 | 1 | 12/29/2002 | |
| Problems with michelin tires on 2003 bmw 330 ci.*mr the consumer had a damaged michelin tire replaced but only four months later the new tire is exhibiting the same symptoms as the old tire. the consumer believes the tires became too hot therefore creating 3-4 inch bubbles around the wall which caused the tire to lose air. *nm | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 01/15/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 bmw 330ci. the contact stated that the turning signals and brake lights failed. the contact replaced the bulb light; however the failure was not corrected. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: turn signal) the approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 104,000. pmb | |||
| 01/15/2012 | 1000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 bmw 330ci. the contact stated that the vehicle directional signal and brake light failed. the contact replaced the bulb light; however the failure was not corrected. the brake light and directional signal does not illuminate. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: turn signal) the approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 104,000. li | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | WESTLAKE | RUSNAK | 805-496-8400 |