Consumer Complaints

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Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007127047 BMW Z3 1999 I noticed a squeaking noise coming from the back of my 1999 bmw z3 coupe. when i had it checked i found it was a small crack where the subframe had
007127046 BMW Z3 1999 I noticed a squeaking noise coming from the back of my 1999 bmw z3 coupe. when i had it checked i found it was a small crack where the subframe had
007127045 BMW Z3 1999 I noticed a squeaking noise coming from the back of my 1999 bmw z3 coupe. when i had it checked i found it was a small crack where the subframe had
901115094 BMW Z3 1997 1997 bmw z3 with sliding seat problems customer states that the seat would slide forward when he pushed on the brake and slide back when he
007112966 BMW Z3 1998 March 2007 driving at 40 mph and upon stopping at red light seat jolts forward causing foot to slip off of brake and nearly causing accident. this
007112965 BMW Z3 1998 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 bmw z3. while driving at any rate of speed, the driver's seat moves backwards and forwards without warning. the dealer is
007102994 BMW Z3 1999 1999 z3 m coupe differential mount trunk floor support failure. i took in my car for my 90 thousand mile service and was informed by the shop (www.
007102993 BMW Z3 1999 1999 z3 m coupe differential mount trunk floor support failure. i took in my car for my 90 thousand mile service and was informed by the shop (www.
006083243 BMW Z3 1999 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph during clear conditions, the front driver side air bag deployed without warning or impact to the vehicle
006083242 BMW Z3 1999 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph during clear conditions, the front driver side air bag deployed without warning or impact to the vehicle
006083241 BMW Z3 1999 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph during clear conditions, the front driver side air bag deployed without warning or impact to the vehicle
006083240 BMW Z3 1999 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph during clear conditions, the front driver side air bag deployed without warning or impact to the vehicle
006083239 BMW Z3 1999 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph during clear conditions, the front driver side air bag deployed without warning or impact to the vehicle
006083238 BMW Z3 1999 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph during clear conditions, the front driver side air bag deployed without warning or impact to the vehicle
006082010 BMW Z3 1999 I purchased my car from rose imports in vallejo, ca. on 08-22-2006. approximately 1 month later, i started to hear a noise from the rear. i would hear
005045397 BMW Z3 1999 I am the third owner of this car, it was always garaged and used as a weekend pleasure vehicle. clean carfax, never raced, what i thought was a good
001039296 BMW Z3 1996 Dt: 1996 bmw z3. the consumer states the vehicle has an incorrectly machined guide sleeve in the manual transmission. this causes the transmission
005035402 BMW Z3 1999 The welds connecting the subframe to the floor on the underside of the rear of the car have begun to fail. this was found after the area began to
005028841 BMW Z3 2000 I have had various problems with my bmw z3 2000''internal water pump failure while on the freeway, rattling noises in the car because of the braking
005028840 BMW Z3 2000 I have had various problems with my bmw z3 2000''internal water pump failure while on the freeway, rattling noises in the car because of the braking
005013028 BMW Z3 1998 While braking and speeding the driver's seat lurched forward/backwards on the seat tracks. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem
005009592 BMW Z3 2000 Bmw z3 seat belt tensioner fault. by reading online message boards, this is a very common fault. seat belt is fine, but fault causes the airbag to
004006460 BMW Z3 1998 Driver's seat moves back and forth which can be a safety hazard, i have seen other bmw z3 while at a dealer for service with the same problem. yet bmw
005003097 BMW Z3 1999 The vehicle was parked when the driver noticed that the differential was hanging from underneath the vehicle. the driver had the vehicle towed to
004311232 BMW Z3 1997 The consumer was driving 65 mph on i-95 when all of a sudden he lost control of the vehicle. the traction control feature on the vehicle failed to
004310483 BMW Z3 1999 I own a 1999 bmw z3 2.3 roadster. the differential mount has torn away from the underbody of the car where it was welded when designed. this is the
002293382 BMW Z3 1997 My 1997 bmw z3 has the srs light constantly on, i get it fixed and it goes on again. i've done this like 3 times, now my mechanic is saying it's like
004291354 BMW Z3 1999 The consumer noticed the passenger front seat rocked back and forth. he took the vehicle to the dealer and was told it would cost him. now the
004283325 BMW Z3 1999 I have 1999 bmw z3 hatchback "coupe" , after getting a loud shuter in the rear of my car, i investigated the area and found that my body is tearing
004280142 BMW Z3 1999 1999 BMW Z3 SRS WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY.*AK
004265492 BMW Z3 1999 The differential mount on my 1999 bmw z3 coupe 2.8 has cracked. should this mount fail completely, i fear that serious harm may come to another
003265178 BMW Z3 1997 AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON, UNKNOWN REASON.*AK
004265125 BMW Z3 1996 Srs light came on after adjusting the seat. bmw has issued several service bulletins re srs problems, so clearly they are aware of the problem. yet
003265119 BMW Z3 2000 SRS LIGHT ON MY MW Z3 IS ON. KNOWN REPEATING PROBLEM ON Z3.*AK
003265107 BMW Z3 1997 Repeated problems with the car's airbag. the airbag light comes on and stays on. i had this problem before and i paid bmw to fix it. they told me that
004263352 BMW Z3 1996 Srs light came on after adjusting the seat. according to reports from numerous z3 owners, this a common problem. bmw has issued several service
004257683 BMW Z3 1997 While applying brakes steering jerks side to side. as a result, vehicle crosses over to different lanes without warning. the dealer states that is a
003250623 BMW Z3 1998 Safety defect 1998 z3 bmw. *mr the air bag light was constantly illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic check
003247873 BMW Z3 2000 After running over a metal panel in the road the passenger's side air bags inadvertently deployed. the dealership was notified. *ak the dealer
0000242956 BMW Z3 1999 Reocurring problem with air bag light malfunctioning.*mr vehicle was in the shop twice before for the same problem. dealer didn't know how to
003242365 BMW Z3 1998 The vehicle air bag light illuminated. the consumer was informed by the dealer that the problem was due to electrical interference in the wiring
003241307 BMW Z3 1996 The airbag warning light has come on, been repaired by the manufacturer, and has come on again. manufacturer states that airbags will not operate
003240239 BMW Z3 1998 WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER.*AK
003225463 BMW Z3 1999 SWAY BAR END LINKS CAME LOOSE. *AK
003219250 BMW Z3 1997 The seat tracks of both the driver and passenger side of the vehicle allowed the seats to move at least 10mm forward and rearward under braking and
0000215539 BMW Z3 1997 The bracket which held the driver's seat to the floor became loose. this caused the seat to rock back and forth when a stop was made. the dealer
001209129 BMW Z3 1996 THE SHIFTER POPPED OUT OF FIRST GEAR AND DROPPED INTO NEUTRAL, AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER. *JB
001205251 BMW Z3 1999 Air bag indicator light remains on continuously. took in to the dealer, however the light came back on and has never gone off, since i have owned the
001205250 BMW Z3 1999 Air bag indicator light remains on continuously. took in to the dealer, however the light came back on and has never gone off, since i have owned the
003203369 BMW Z3 2001 THE DEALER REPLACED THE FAULTY ELECTRONIC SWITCH IGNITION ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *JB
003203367 BMW Z3 2001 THE SEAT MOTOR DID NOT WORK, DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR. *JB
003203366 BMW Z3 2001 THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR.*JB
003203364 BMW Z3 2001 THE FRONT TIRE DID NOT HOLD AIR.*JB
0000198063 BMW Z3 1996 While in 1st gear and merging into traffic vehicle made a loud noise and popped out of gear causing the vehicle to lose acceleration causing a rear
002196010 BMW Z3 1996 Manual transmission...violently pops out of first gear to neutral position upon accelerating from stop..dangerous, as car behind expects continued
001191991 BMW Z3 1998 After approximately 15 minutes of driving a fire erupted from under the hood, no indicator lights displayed and no odor of raw fuel was apparent.
001191990 BMW Z3 1998 After approximately 15 minutes of driving a fire erupted from under the hood, no indicator lights displayed and no odor of raw fuel was apparent.
0000191266 BMW Z3 1997 REQUESTING AN ON/OFF AIR BAG SWITCH
002189226 BMW Z3 1997 While driving at 35 mph, vehicle was in a frontal collison. only the passenger side air bag deployed upon impact. the driver side air bag didn't
001186537 BMW Z3 1996 Consumer states that the air bag senor light comes on and stay, which may result in permature air bag deployment,or none deployment of air bag in an
002173179 BMW Z3 1996 FUEL GAUGE WILL NOT GIVE THE CORRECT LEVEL OF FUEL. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
001169708 BMW Z3 1997 BOTH SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
002166609 BMW Z3 1997 While driving, the air bag light illuminateed on the dashboard, the airbag sensor was replaced. *ak. consumer stated the seat belt tensioner and
002166607 BMW Z3 1997 While driving, the air bag light illuminateed on the dashboard, the airbag sensor was replaced. *ak. consumer stated the seat belt tensioner and
002166606 BMW Z3 1997 While driving, the air bag light illuminateed on the dashboard, the airbag sensor was replaced. *ak. consumer stated the seat belt tensioner and
002166603 BMW Z3 1997 While driving, the air bag light illuminateed on the dashboard, the airbag sensor was replaced. *ak. consumer stated the seat belt tensioner and
002165636 BMW Z3 1997 While driving 50-60 mph wheels locked up, causing vehicle to veer from side to side, finally spun around. vehicle was towed to dealership, it was
001163742 BMW Z3 2001 All interior and exterior lights dim in brightness unexpectedly when air conditioning system cycles. dealership has examined vehicle and informed
001163741 BMW Z3 2001 All interior and exterior lights dim in brightness unexpectedly when air conditioning system cycles. dealership has examined vehicle and informed
0000163474 BMW Z3 2001 SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO TELL EXACT MILEAGE OF VEHICLE. *AK
001160373 BMW Z3 2001 M series. shortly after starting vehicle it will stall when slowing down. this happens about 75 % of the time. vehicle taken to dealer 3-4 times, and
001154147 BMW Z3 2000 A grinding sound came from rear brakes. took vehicle to a dealer ,and dealer replaced rear brakes. currently, at 8, 600 miles problem has
000119561 BMW Z3 1999 Intermittently seat belts on the driver's and passenger's sides will not come out of retractor. sometimes when hitting a bump in the road, seat
000113828 BMW Z3 1999 Ongoing problem with passenger's seat belt retractor failing to release when needed. unable to use safety belt. dealer notified, and made repairs on
000108107 BMW Z3 1999 CONSUMER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SEAT BELTS RETRACTING AFTER EXITING THE AUTOMOBILE. *AK
001100036 BMW Z3 2000 A rock went bounced up under the car and set off the drivers side airbag. the airbag bruised the drivers arm and ribs. the car swerve onto the
001094930 BMW Z3 2000 THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING IS NOISY. *SCC
000094925 BMW Z3 2000 The consumer states that the engine has been trying to stall, sounds rough (if standing outside), along with the a/c/water pump/(possibly the
000094924 BMW Z3 2000 The consumer states per invoice the engine(non specific), abs(non specific), and service lights(popped on). also the dashboard is loud and rattles
000094923 BMW Z3 2000 The consumer states per invoice the engine(non specific), abs(non specific), and service lights(popped on). also the dashboard is loud and rattles
000094922 BMW Z3 2000 THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE BUCKING, RUNNING ROUGH, STABILITY/CONTROL. *SCC
001094365 BMW Z3 1997 The seat does not lock on the track, it shifts back and forth while accelerating or braking, it was a defect when manfured but manufacturer will not
000087400 BMW Z3 2001 The passenger side seat belt malfunctions. the automatic tension does not work. dealer has attempted to repair twice and told me this is just the
001084630 BMW Z3 1998 TRANSMISSION POPS OR JUMPS OUT OF FIRST GEAR UPON TAKEOFF. *AK
001074659 BMW Z3 1997 Airbag light stays on all the time. this happened the first time in november 1999. dealership analyzed the fault on their computer and said it was a
001074658 BMW Z3 1997 Airbag light stays on all the time. this happened the first time in november 1999. dealership analyzed the fault on their computer and said it was a
001071519 BMW Z3 2000 Both the left front and left rear tires have developed soft spots/bubbles in the sidewall. authorized dealers claim damage from road hazard. i have
001071245 BMW Z3 2000 Air bag deployed when automobile struck an object under the car while the vehicle was traveling approximately 3 miles per hour, injuring the driver. *
0000034977 BMW Z3 1996 Front passenger seatbelt locks- sometimes unusable -ratchett assembly- dealer replaced 3 x - still not working -dealer &bmw manuf claim nothing
999034699 BMW Z3 1997 Both driver and passenger seats move and shift out of place during normal operation at any speed all of the time. reported to dealer for correction
999000143 BMW Z3 1997 No deployment of air bag during accident which resulted in substantial frontal damage. consumer sustained injuries to arm, wrist and lower back. nlm
0000175703 BMW Z3 1997 Left rear frame rail cracked with cause unknown. this crack was only detected by owner when changing tire. dealership states that this may have come
0000150804 BMW Z3 2000 AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY DURING A COLLISON. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
998139441 BMW Z3 1996 HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED SOME INJURIES. *AK
0000137871 BMW Z3 1997 Seat heater control is located on the console in the middle between the front seats which is difficult to reach while driving, nearly caused a
998125412 BMW Z3 1998 The air bag warning light illuminates, and there is an electrical buz heard through the radio. when turning the radio off and on the light goes off.
996120335 BMW Z3 1996 Vehicle in motion, passenger 's seat belt would lock up. would retract, but not release. worked on it for 5-10 minutes before moving. took to dealer &
996101546 BMW Z3 1996 CONSUMER REARENDED SOMONE AND BOTH AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
998097596 BMW Z3 1997 After vehicle was vacuumed it would not start; the vehicle was pushed to the side and the driver turned the key again to start it, and a puff of smoke
998097595 BMW Z3 1997 After vehicle was vacuumed it would not start; the vehicle was pushed to the side and the driver turned the key again to start it, and a puff of smoke
998097594 BMW Z3 1997 After vehicle was vacuumed it would not start; the vehicle was pushed to the side and the driver turned the key again to start it, and a puff of smoke
998097593 BMW Z3 1997 After vehicle was vacuumed it would not start; the vehicle was pushed to the side and the driver turned the key again to start it, and a puff of smoke
998097592 BMW Z3 1997 After vehicle was vacuumed it would not start; the vehicle was pushed to the side and the driver turned the key again to start it, and a puff of smoke
998094526 BMW Z3 1997 6 month old and the head gasket blows up, warping the cylinders. bmw was nasty to deal with, refused to provide details of problem so we refused to
998094525 BMW Z3 1998 Bmw z3 is a piece of crap. dealer now thinks that there is underlying problem with vehicle. 3 cd players, 2 ignition systems, 1 fuel sensor, 1
998094524 BMW Z3 1998 Bmw z3 is a piece of crap. dealer now thinks that there is underlying problem with vehicle. 3 cd players, 2 ignition systems, 1 fuel sensor, 1
998094523 BMW Z3 1998 Bmw z3 is a piece of crap. dealer now thinks that there is underlying problem with vehicle. 3 cd players, 2 ignition systems, 1 fuel sensor, 1
998094522 BMW Z3 1998 Bmw z3 is a piece of crap. dealer now thinks that there is underlying problem with vehicle. 3 cd players, 2 ignition systems, 1 fuel sensor, 1
998094521 BMW Z3 1998 Bmw z3 is a piece of crap. dealer now thinks that there is underlying problem with vehicle. 3 cd players, 2 ignition systems, 1 fuel sensor, 1
999091807 BMW Z3 1997 Seats jump out of guides causing them to jump both drivers and passenger dealer says they will not fix and is a problem with all bmw's which i find
997079330 BMW Z3 1997 GRINDING NOISE WHEN A/C BUTTON ENGAGED AND FAN IS RUNNING. OCCURS AT SPEEDS FROM 0+ MPH. *AK
998077979 BMW Z3 1998 The plastic rear window in the convertible top has a design flaw. when the convertible top is lowered and then raised again (the intended normal
0000074324 BMW Z3 1997 SEAT BELT LOCKING DEVICE FAILED, STICKING, NEW UNIT PERFORMS THE SAME. YH
997071660 BMW Z3 1998 POWER SEAT SWITCH FAILED. YH
0000070479 BMW Z3 1997 SEAT BELT DESIGN CAUSING BELT TO PULL AND LOCK UP DURING NORMAL OPERATION, CAUSING COMFORT PROBLEMS.
999062569 BMW Z3 1998 BLOWER KNOB LIGHT INOPERABLE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER SWITCH FAILURE. MJS
997060181 BMW Z3 1997 VEHICLE ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE PARKED OR AT IDLE.
0000049534 BMW Z3 1998 REARVIEW MIRROR CREATES HUGE BLIND SPOT AND IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD.
997035310 BMW Z3 1997 GASKET FAILED.
996035309 BMW Z3 1997 CAMSHAFT FAILED.
0000034579 BMW Z3 1996 VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO HANDLE BECAUSE THE REAR SUSPENSION IS LOOSE WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS AT 50 MPH.
0000032640 BMW Z3 2000 Speedometer shows 6% over actual speed. this is a safty issue due to 1) no accurate speed known, 2) driver's attention is distracted from driving
0000022651 BMW Z3 1997 WHEN DRIVER COMES OFF THE CLUTCH, FOOT CATCHES THE PROTRUDING BUBBLE AREA OF THE SHROUD, RESULTING IN CAR LURCHING FORWARD.
0000022650 BMW Z3 1997 DESIGN OF THE DASHBOARD CONTAINS A PLASTIC SHROUD MOUNTED, LOCATION IS CAUSING THE LEFT FOOT TO HIT WHEN ENGAGING CLUTCH, DESIGN HAZARD.
003224210 BMW Z3 1999 THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DID NOT CLOSE. *PH *JB
003224209 BMW Z3 1999 THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DID NOT CLOSE. *PH *JB
003224208 BMW Z3 1999 THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DID NOT CLOSE. *PH *JB
003223725 BMW Z3 1999 THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DID NOT CLOSE. *PH *JB
003223724 BMW Z3 1999 THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DID NOT CLOSE. *PH *JB
003223723 BMW Z3 1999 THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DID NOT CLOSE. *PH *JB
003222275 BMW Z3 1996 PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS UP WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION AND WILL NOT RELEASE. *AK
003220368 BMW Z3 1998 The driver was stopped at a light when the vehicle was impacted in the front at 45 mph. neither of the frontal air bag deployed. the seat belt also
003220367 BMW Z3 1998 The driver was stopped at a light when the vehicle was impacted in the front at 45 mph. neither of the frontal air bag deployed. the seat belt also
003219733 BMW Z3 1997 The passenger side seat belt locks up more often than normal and at un-needed times. this causes pain to the user with the end result being that the
003219251 BMW Z3 1997 The passenger side seat belt locks up more often than normal and at un-needed times. this causes pain to the user with the end result being that the
0000216021 BMW Z3 1997 The bracket which held the driver's seat to the floor became loose. this caused the seat to rock back and forth when a stop was made. the dealer
001209609 BMW Z3 1996 THE SHIFTER POPPED OUT OF FIRST GEAR AND DROPPED INTO NEUTRAL, AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER. *JB
001205730 BMW Z3 1999 Air bag indicator light remains on continuously. took in to the dealer, however the light came back on and has never gone off, since i have owned the
001205729 BMW Z3 1999 Air bag indicator light remains on continuously. took in to the dealer, however the light came back on and has never gone off, since i have owned the
003205536 BMW Z3 1997 First failure, driver and passenger seats are coming loose from the track that the seats move back and forth on. the seats can move back and forth a
003205535 BMW Z3 1997 First failure, driver and passenger seats are coming loose from the track that the seats move back and forth on. the seats can move back and forth a
003203840 BMW Z3 2001 THE SEAT MOTOR DID NOT WORK, DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR. *JB
003203839 BMW Z3 2001 THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR.*JB
003203837 BMW Z3 2001 THE FRONT TIRE DID NOT HOLD AIR.*JB
0000201728 BMW Z3 1999 A DEFECTIVE DOOR LOCK CAUSED DRIVER TO BE TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE.*AK *JB
0000201255 BMW Z3 1999 A DEFECTIVE DOOR LOCK CAUSED DRIVER TO BE TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE.*AK *JB
0000198532 BMW Z3 1996 While in 1st gear and merging into traffic vehicle made a loud noise and popped out of gear causing the vehicle to lose acceleration causing a rear
003197265 BMW Z3 1998 I am experiencing a potential safety problem. on an irregular basis, the driver's side door will not unlock from inside the car. this makes it
003196800 BMW Z3 1998 I am experiencing a potential safety problem. on an irregular basis, the driver's side door will not unlock from inside the car. this makes it
002196475 BMW Z3 1996 Manual transmission...violently pops out of first gear to neutral position upon accelerating from stop..dangerous, as car behind expects continued

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