Consumer Complaint Detail

BMW / X3 / 2004

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005020323 Incident Date: Mar, 14 2005
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: BMW of North America, LLC
Model Name: X3 Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WBANA53534B Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 19 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Nov, 14 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: consumer experienced computer failure, that included all of the gauges on the dashboard i.e., fuel, temperature, electronic speed). the exterior and interior lighting failed, brake lights, signal lights. the vehicle always had a electronic message stating that there was an airbag failure. the consumer contacted the dealer and they advised not to worry about the airbag failure message. the consumer experienced door lock failure. the locks would not lock. the locks would work most of the time with the keyless entry. the radio never worked. the check engine light remained on continuously. consumer states she had the vehicle to the dealer at least 8 to 10 times. the dealer would take the car in the back and adjust something and then return it to the consumer and tell her it was fixed. consumer states vehicle is unsafe due to exterior lights failing and airbag failure light. consumer does not own the car any longer. dealer contacted him to bring the car back in and he would give his money back. consumer is concerned that this vehicle has been passed on to another consumer with all the problems. *jb *nm