Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Bmw / 328i
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007126994 BMW 328I 2000 I own a 2000 bmw 328i. around february 2007, i parked the car in a parking stall. when i returned, the car would not go into reverse. i had to push
007121632 BMW 328I 2007 SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO ON AFTER NUMEROUS RESETS. *TR
007118128 BMW 328I 2007 4 days after car was lease brand new 2007 bmw 328i failed on the road where it completely halted with no warning system. it was on surface streets
007115940 BMW 328I 1996 Tl*the contact owns a 1996 bmw 328i. he stated that the horn did not work and noticed that the wires were cut in the steering column and under the
007115785 BMW 328I 1999 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 bmw 328i. while driving 5 mph, the contact placed the gear in drive, but the vehicle went backwards. he took the vehicle
007112983 BMW 328I 2007 When trying to use the convertible roof- it tries to put itself into the trunk when the trunk is closed. roof gets stuck 1/2 way open and closed.
007112982 BMW 328I 2007 When trying to use the convertible roof- it tries to put itself into the trunk when the trunk is closed. roof gets stuck 1/2 way open and closed.
007112742 BMW 328I 2007 I was driving on the highway and a rock flew up from the road and hit my windshield. when i got home, my dad noticed a chip in the corner of my
007110312 BMW 328I 2007 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. the contact stated that the keyless entry remote would not open the vehicle's door. she was able to open the
007109764 BMW 328I 2007 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. while driving approximately 25 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel locked. the contact drove
007104645 BMW 328I 2000 I had been hearing a noise for a couple of months and thought it was the clutch, i took the car into a bmw-approved body shop and they pointed out
007104644 BMW 328I 2000 I had been hearing a noise for a couple of months and thought it was the clutch, i took the car into a bmw-approved body shop and they pointed out
007099450 BMW 328I 2000 My 2000 bmw 328i with 85000 miles will not go into reverse anymore. a search of this problem at consumeraffairs.com showed that this seems to be a
007099378 BMW 328I 2007 I leased a bmw 328i 4 door, and the dealer delivered the new car from spring valley , ny to lawrence, ny on march 1 2007. on march 13 2007, 12 days
006098424 BMW 328I 2000 In may '06 i purchased my (e46) 2000 bmw 328i. a couple of months later i noticed a subtle squeak coming from the rear end. thinking it was nothing
007098422 BMW 328I 2000 In may '06 i purchased my (e46) 2000 bmw 328i. a couple of months later (i don't recall the exact date) i noticed a subtle squeak coming from the rear
006088208 BMW 328I 1999 MY BMW 1999 328I/AUTO TRANSMISSION HAS 98K ON IT AND 90% OF THE TIME, IT CAN'T REVERSE. *NM
006088207 BMW 328I 1999 MY BMW 1999 328I/AUTO TRANSMISSION HAS 98K ON IT AND 90% OF THE TIME, IT CAN'T REVERSE. *NM
006085785 BMW 328I 2000 Re. bmw 328i, year 2000. there have been three power window mechanism failures on this car. this is "more than it's fair share". these failures
006085291 BMW 328I 2000 While driving normally, car shuts off while clutch is depressed. this happens while the car is moving. on one occasion it stalled on a
006084163 BMW 328I 1999 2000 bmw 328i has cracked and torn rear subframe under normal driving conditions. vehicle is completely factory original with all services up to date
006077510 BMW 328I 2000 At about 112k miles i noticed a creaking noise coming from the rear suspension. upon inspection, the drivers side rear differential mount had
006074756 BMW 328I 2000 Dt*: the contact stated a vibration was heard and felt while driving on normal road conditions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined
006074755 BMW 328I 2000 Dt*: the contact stated a vibration was heard and felt while driving on normal road conditions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined
006065135 BMW 328I 2000 Dt*: the contact stated the airbag light illuminated without incident right after starting the engine. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who
004062441 BMW 328I 2000 REAR SUBFRAME DAMAGE (2000 328I, 80,000 MILES). *NM
006056310 BMW 328I 2000 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35mph there was a noise from the rear of the vehicle that vibrated throughout. the noise became more common at
005054337 BMW 328I 2000 Crash - no injuries. xenon headlights of a 328i 2000 bmw. low flat beam noted to be a problem - i came up upon four vertical sticks in the center
005052724 BMW 328I 2000 Dt*: the contact stated there was a squeaking noise coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was driven to a dealership, and they discovered a crack
005049123 BMW 328I 2000 Rear subframe damage where rear suspension connects. vehicle has not been mistreated or run on anything but street roads. vehicle has not been raced
005048533 BMW 328I 2000 The exact date unknown. it was during heavy rains in san diego. insurance co. said i need a date. we put down nov 02 2005. during heavy rain san
005048532 BMW 328I 2000 The exact date unknown. it was during heavy rains in san diego. insurance co. said i need a date. we put down nov 02 2005. during heavy rain san
005037577 BMW 328I 1999 1999 bmw 328i (e46) - design defect in the rear suspension leading to a crack in the chassis floor where the rear sub-frame attaches to the chassis.
005036865 BMW 328I 2000 My 2000 bmw 328i is all stock with the exception of a high-end aftermarket intake... it is one of many e46 bmw's to have the dreaded "body failure at
003033347 BMW 328I 2000 1. the rear right window would make a click sound when trying to close/open. 2. the window stopped responding to the power button and would not go
005029490 BMW 328I 1997 Plastic radiator broke at upper hose connection, causing sudden total loss of coolant and engine stopping in heavy freeway traffic. this led to a very
005022304 BMW 328I 2000 Was pulling into parking space when brakes gave out. car hit 2 trees and came to stop. $6500 body damage. body damage repaired. breaks after
005022303 BMW 328I 2000 Was pulling into parking space when brakes gave out. car hit 2 trees and came to stop. $6500 body damage. body damage repaired. breaks after
005021019 BMW 328I 1997 Sudden failure of ignition coil resulting in a shaking/vibrating vehicle. while accellerting in city traffic the car can lunge and jerk while
004018417 BMW 328I 1999 Rear subframe torn away from chassis causing noisy and misaligned suspension parts and a definite safety concern for complete failure. common enough
004018416 BMW 328I 1999 Rear subframe torn away from chassis causing noisy and misaligned suspension parts and a definite safety concern for complete failure. common enough
005015505 BMW 328I 1999 While driving 20 mph vehicle crashed into a curb. upon impact, both front/side air bags did not deploy. vehicle was taken to the dealer for
005015504 BMW 328I 1999 While driving 20 mph vehicle crashed into a curb. upon impact, both front/side air bags did not deploy. vehicle was taken to the dealer for
005008591 BMW 328I 1999 SUBFRAME PROBLEM THE SHEET METAL OF THE CAR RIPS DRIVER SIDE.
005003054 BMW 328I 2000 THE FUEL HOSE IS LEAKING FUEL, WHICH COULD DANGEROUS BECAUSE A FIRE CAN EASILY OCCUR. OWNER WILL TAKE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. *NM
004315161 BMW 328I 2000 A knocking noise was coming from rear and vehicle started to shake uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove
004312869 BMW 328I 2000 The air bag system on my 2000 bmw 328i has failed (red warning light on) 3 times. although the red light has been on, my wife and i always drive with
004310503 BMW 328I 1999 CAMBER, TOE AND SUSPENSION PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE. *AK
004310220 BMW 328I 1999 The driver side pair and the rear passenger side window do not move. the "regulator" has been replaced more than once, and they simply break again.
004309172 BMW 328I 1999 Air bags deployed after hitting a pot hole. however, there was a recall regarding this matter with sometimes ago. dealer stated recall repairs were
004298403 BMW 328I 1999 Under normal driving i started to hear and feel a 'clunk' type noise when engaging the car into gear. took the car to my mechanic to inspect and he
004298402 BMW 328I 1999 Under normal driving i started to hear and feel a 'clunk' type noise when engaging the car into gear. took the car to my mechanic to inspect and he
004297661 BMW 328I 1999 Bmw frame failures are becoming more prevalent in the e46 body style (3 series). bmw in germany appears to be actively fixing cars. here in the us,
004296671 BMW 328I 1999 Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in nhtsa recall 00v048000; the brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a
999294941 BMW 328I 1999 I was charged for the replacement of the lower seat belt buckle. my vehicle just reached the 50,171 miles. this a safety item that should be covered
004286497 BMW 328I 1999 The subframe ripped out from under the vehicle while driving. vehicle was then driven to the dealership. the rear tires separated from the body of
004282901 BMW 328I 1999 While braking steering wheel vibrates hard which may result in a loss of vehicle control. ealer states:rubber lower control arm bushings need to be
004282900 BMW 328I 1999 While braking steering wheel vibrates hard which may result in a loss of vehicle control. dealer states:rubber lower control arm bushings need to be
003270825 BMW 328I 1996 Power lock actuators on vehicle fail repeatedly. between 2000 and 2003, three power lock actuators failed on vehicle (both rear doors and front
004264899 BMW 328I 1999 I am the original owner on a bmw 99 e46 328i and i m very diligent when it comes to the care of my car. i have made sure that every recall has been
004262981 BMW 328I 2000 2000, 328i bmw. my driverside airbags deployed with no impact or accident. bmw has offered to settle if i sign a broad release saying i can't talk
004257210 BMW 328I 2000 WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH SIDE AIRBAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. *AK
004257203 BMW 328I 1998 WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE TRUNK OPENED UP. *AK THE LATCH CONTINUED SLIPPING AND THE TRUNK WOULD NOT LOCK. *SC
0000255248 BMW 328I 1999 The vehicle was involved in a head on collision while driving 35 mph. the passenger side seat belt did not retract and as result the passenger hit
0000255246 BMW 328I 1999 While driving 35 mph the consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree head on. the vehicle's frontal air bags did not deploy. please provide
003249522 BMW 328I 1998 The automatic transmission in my 1998 bmw 328i failed due to burnt fluid and oxidation. bmw product literature clear states that the transmission
003249400 BMW 328I 1999 While backing out of the garage, when i hit the brakes to stop the car, the car did not stop. in order to avoid hitting the car behind me, i put the
003246321 BMW 328I 2000 The window regulators on my car have been replaced a total of 9 times. per my service advisors, the parts/design is defective. the first seven were
0000237012 BMW 328I 1998 The side air bag failed to deploy out the air bag door cover, when the vehicle hit a curb on rainy night, instead the air bag deployed down the door
003236843 BMW 328I 2000 DASHBOARD REFLECTS INTO WINDSHIELD, CAUSING AN OBSTRUCTIVE VIEW. *AK
003233306 BMW 328I 1999 The right rear brakes pulsate while driving without the brakes being applied by the driver. this occurs on an intermittent basis (once or twice a week
003229338 BMW 328I 1999 Consumer stated the driver's front seat belts did not lock into place when a sudden stop was necessary. *ak *scc the drivers door made a rattling
003227624 BMW 328I 2001 Rear differential failure at 33k miles while traveling at 65mph, causing loss of control and near accident with other vehicles. bmwna states no
003226762 BMW 328I 1997 WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
003216036 BMW 328I 1998 1998 BMW 328I - CRASHED GOING 35-40 MPH WITH EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.
0000215524 BMW 328I 1996 FOR THE LAST MONTH AND A HALF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE PLATE LIGHTS. *JB
0000212962 BMW 328I 2000 WHEN THE VEHICLE TURNED A CORNER THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NLM
0000206175 BMW 328I 1999 WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY LURCHED FORWARD, LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. *AK
002199790 BMW 328I 1998 THE REMOTE DOOR LOCK FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 2-3 TIMES, UNABLE TO REPAIR. PH
002183343 BMW 328I 1999 While driving at 65mph on flat surface tread on tire started to separate, causing a blowout. consumer had to pull over. dealer notified. please
000165457 BMW 328I 1999 While traveling at 30 mph another driver traveling at about 40 mph ran a red light. consumer's vehicle was hit head-on, on driver's side. upon
0000162315 BMW 328I 1999 Consumer states while driving the vehicle hit a curb damaging the right front and right rear of the vehicle, the side door air bag and roof bag
0000162314 BMW 328I 1999 Consumer states while driving the vehicle hit a curb damaging the right front and right rear of the vehicle, the side door air bag and roof bag
001159779 BMW 328I 1996 When driving and upon shifting gears vehicle fails to shift gears properly. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has determined that clutch was
001159656 BMW 328I 1997 While driver was sitting in vehicle, something unexpectedly activated the alarm system, doors would not unlock from the inside or the outside, horn
001159654 BMW 328I 1997 While driver was sitting in vehicle, something unexpectedly activated the alarm system, doors would not unlock from the inside or the outside, horn
001151637 BMW 328I 2000 Pads/ disc, and rotors will rust if vehicle is not driven frequently, causing system to malfunction. consumer has owned this vehicle for 1 1/2 years
001151636 BMW 328I 2000 Pads/ disc, and rotors will rust if vehicle is not driven frequently, causing system to malfunction. consumer has owned this vehicle for 1 1/2 years
000131490 BMW 328I 1998 Vehicle sustained a direct hit in side, between both front passenger's and rear passenger's doors, and side air bags did not deploy. bmw has been
000130050 BMW 328I 1999 Consumer has problems with brakes and clutch. those problem have been fixed by dealership. vehicle shuts off without prior warning, and at this
000130048 BMW 328I 1999 Consumer has problems with brakes and clutch. those problem have been fixed by dealership. vehicle shuts off without prior warning, and at this
0000124828 BMW 328I 1999 WHEN INVOLVED IN AN HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 35 MPH, FRONTAL, OR SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
001104974 BMW 328I 2000 THERMOSTAT FAILED CAUSING THE THERMOSTAT NEEDLE TO SWING FROM BLUE TO RED, EML AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. NLM
002102613 BMW 328I 2000 While driving at 70 mph on the highway the drivers side air bags deployed without any crash or any obvious reason. we drove through some rocks &
001076464 BMW 328I 2001 While driving, tire blewup and the whole outer wall of the tire fell apart at its entire circumference. the car became difficult to control and
000072196 BMW 328I 1998 Check engine light came on 4 times all of the 4 times same problem, fuel expension tank problem. i had the same problem repair each time it happens
000072195 BMW 328I 1998 Check engine light came on 4 times all of the 4 times same problem, fuel expension tank problem. i had the same problem repair each time it happens
999071049 BMW 328I 1999 MANULA DRIVETRAIN REPLACED TWICE, DIFFERENTIAL ONCE AND PROBLEM CONTINUES
999071048 BMW 328I 1999 MANULA DRIVETRAIN REPLACED TWICE, DIFFERENTIAL ONCE AND PROBLEM CONTINUES
001066761 BMW 328I 1996 Is there a safety issue or recommendation for recall, or many complaints? i have a 1996 328i conv. with 56,000 miles. i am the second owner as of 8
001064227 BMW 328I 1997 ODI #740028. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK (DOT NUMBER: ACTM2Y7166 TIRESIZE: 205/60R15)
001064163 BMW 328I 1997 It happened at 3:50 pm, pacific standard time, januray 26, 2001, freeway 91 heading east, passed freeyway 710, at the exit of atlantic. i was lucky to
000042615 BMW 328I 1997 Tire failed on freeway on hot day. permeter and 2/3 of sidewall separated from beads. no evidence of puncture in tire fragments. tires have utqgs
000042330 BMW 328I 1998 Fuel sensors failed. gas gauge showed fuel but car ran out of gas at freeway speed in rushhour traffic. fues sensors have been replaced 5 times. thus
000042329 BMW 328I 1998 Fuel sensors failed. gas gauge showed fuel but car ran out of gas at freeway speed in rushhour traffic. fues sensors have been replaced 5 times. thus
000039545 BMW 328I 2000 Car currently at shop after noticed bubbles in each tire (all four)one consquently caused tire to flatten. this is the second time all tires have been
000036604 BMW 328I 2000 Throttle - engine cuts out, then throttle pedal accelerates by itself, i.e. no foot pressure. garage traced to faulty throttle assembly. air
999020991 BMW 328I 1999 Seven months from the purchase date of the car, the consumer has experienced several flat tires all of which were taken to a firestone dealer and
000012229 BMW 328I 1996 When the vehicle was put in drive it accelerated backwards with the engine recing at 40 to 50 miles per hour and hit a tree, passenger sustained head
000009478 BMW 328I 1996 Convertible top is defective and consumer is waiting for dealer to reply, it's been over one month and the consumer has heard nothing. (attorney for
000009477 BMW 328I 1996 Convertible top is defective and consumer is waiting for dealer to reply, it's been over one month and the consumer has heard nothing. (attorney for
0000003570 BMW 328I 1999 When the driver stepped on the brake to park the vehicle, it lurched forward causing accident because the design of the brake pedal is too close to
998143305 BMW 328I 1998 Window has an automatic upward toll feature which goes up with one touch on the power window button. but it did not stop when a finger got caught in
0000138133 BMW 328I 1996 While driving vehicle began to smoke. after coming to a stop, hot oil splattered on the passenger's side of vehicle from dash area which nearly
0000137039 BMW 328I 1998 CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 40 MPH AND HAD A SIDE COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
0000133927 BMW 328I 1998 When the vehicle went from park to drive unintended accleration has occurred on three occasions, cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem.
0000130504 BMW 328I 1997 2 ALUMINUM WHEELS ARE BENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE. *AK
999093802 BMW 328I 1999 AUTO WAS SERVICE AT DEALER 08/10/99 FOR THIS RECALL AND ON 9/14/99 AIRBAGS DEPLOYED
0000077952 BMW 328I 1997 I parked this car for 3 days before i drove it at sunday morning. after i parked for an hour later it started on fire by it self. fire department told
997073490 BMW 328I 1997 ALTERNATOR FAILED. *YC
998073071 BMW 328I 1998 GAS CAP FAILED. *YC
998072338 BMW 328I 1998 GAS INDICATOR FAILED. *YC
997071055 BMW 328I 1996 TAIL LIGHT FAILED.
997070969 BMW 328I 1997 PLASTIC FACE PLATE ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR FRAME GOT CAUGHT ON CONSUMER'S SHOE AND BROKE. MJS
0000069949 BMW 328I 1996 AIR PUMP FAILED.
0000069735 BMW 328I 1996 SENDING UNIT FAILED.
996069694 BMW 328I 1996 SUNROOF MOTOR FAILED.
996068551 BMW 328I 1996 FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED.
0000068474 BMW 328I 1996 RATTLING NOISE FROM FRONT PASSENGER DOOR.
999056753 BMW 328I 1999 FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AIR BAG.
998047700 BMW 328I 1996 I was accellerating from a stop to highway speed. when i pushed down hard on the accellerator to move from 10 mph up to 55 mph, quickly, to merge
997045384 BMW 328I 1998 While driving on uphill staright away grade, 30-40 mph, wet pavement, vehicle made a 90-degree turn into hillside. no apparent road surface
997040787 BMW 328I 1996 ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO COMPUTER CONTROLS. ALL CHECK LIGHTS COME ON, ENGINE STALLS AND RUNS ROUGH AND CYLINDERS MISFIRE.
003231092 BMW 328I 1999 Differential mounts to frame have 'torn away' @ 40k miles and a second time @ 60k00miles. bmw is fixing it a 2nd time and covering cost. car is 4door
003231091 BMW 328I 1999 Differential mounts to frame have 'torn away' @ 40k miles and a second time @ 60k00miles. bmw is fixing it a 2nd time and covering cost. car is 4door
003229337 BMW 328I 1999 Consumer stated the driver's front seat belts did not lock into place when a sudden stop was necessary. *ak *scc the drivers door made a rattling
003217259 BMW 328I 1996 I have a 328i bmw, and the information in the owners manual states that you never need to change the transmission fluid yet on the day in question my
003216518 BMW 328I 1998 1998 BMW 328I - CRASHED GOING 35-40 MPH WITH EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.
003216447 BMW 328I 1999 Right and left rear springs both broke at same spots. car has 92,000 miles. car never 'bottomed out" or hit large hole to cause such a break in
0000216006 BMW 328I 1996 FOR THE LAST MONTH AND A HALF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE PLATE LIGHTS. *JB
003215522 BMW 328I 1996 THE BRAKES FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. *JB
0000213444 BMW 328I 2000 WHEN THE VEHICLE TURNED A CORNER THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NLM
003212903 BMW 328I 1999 THE UNIBODY HAD TORE IN HALF AND THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION DISCONNECTED. *JB
003212423 BMW 328I 1999 THE UNIBODY HAD TORE IN HALF AND THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION DISCONNECTED. *JB
003209198 BMW 328I 1998 NAR 03-31-2003 MR ENGINE GASKET FAILED WHICH ALLOWED WATER TO ENTER THE ENGINE. *CB
0000206654 BMW 328I 1999 WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY LURCHED FORWARD, LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. *AK
003203223 BMW 328I 1999 THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL.*JB
003202750 BMW 328I 1999 THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL.*JB
002200262 BMW 328I 1998 THE REMOTE DOOR LOCK FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 2-3 TIMES, UNABLE TO REPAIR. PH
002189294 BMW 328I 1999 CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER FRONT WINDOWS ARE HARD TO ROLL UP AND WILL SOMETIMES NOT WORK AT ALL. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

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