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BMW 330CI Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10054249

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2003.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR SHOOK VIOLENTLY, THE ENGINE RATTLED AND THE CAR LOST ENGINE POWER; THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. THE CAR BECAME IMMEDIATELY UN DRIVABLE. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT ONE OF THE CYLINDERS IN THE CAR MISFIRED AND COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, SENDING THE ENGINE INTO A COMPLETE UNBALANCE. *CB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 190 miles. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20031213. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF SAN DIEGO .
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BMW 330CI Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10058256

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 16, 2003.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . BRAND NEW 2004 CAR. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - USUALLY HAPPENS ONCE A DAY IN THE EARLY MORNING. COLD START, WHEN SHIFTING THE CAR INTO "DRIVE", IT TAKES A FEW SECONDS FOR "D" TO ENGAGE AND MUST REV UP TO 2000-4000 RPM TO GO FORWARD. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN STARTING ON STEEP ROADS BECAUSE THE CAR WILL SLIP BACKWARDS FOR A FEW SECONDS. IT FIRST OCCUR ON MY NEW CAR AROUND 400 MILES AND HAS OCCUR MANY TIMES, ON AND OFF, FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS. IT HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER OWNERS WITH 2003 AND 2004 BMW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. NO REAL SOLUTIONS FROM DEALERSHIPS OR BMW COMPANY.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in TORRANCE, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20031120. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10058416

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 18, 2004.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I OWN A 2004 BMW 330CI. DRIVING IN REVERSE OUT OF MY GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, THEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE WHEN I REACH THE STREET, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE UNTIL ABOUT 3-10 SECONDS. THE CAR WILL ROLL FREELY DURING THIS TIME AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. I HAVE NOT HAD AN INCIDENT OR CRASH, BUT FEAR IT IS A POSSIBILITY IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR ON A HILL OR IF A CAR WERE TO APPROACH AND I COULDN'T GET OUT OF THE WAY. I CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP CONCERNING THIS AND THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT, DESPITE NUMEROUS REPORTS I HAVE READ ONLINE FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3000 miles. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in OVIEDO, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20040808. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: FIELDS BMW . DEALER'S CITY: WINTER PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10058565

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2004.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TRANSMISSION DOES NOT INGAGE IN FORWARD DIRECTION FOR 30 SECONDS WHEN CAR IS COLD.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53484K. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in ALISO VIEJO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20031128. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph. DEALER'S NAME: IRVINE BMW .
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BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10058567

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2004.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . CAR HAS DELAY WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO FORWARD ON COLD STARTS. CAR DOWNSHIFT HARD UNDER BRAKING. CAR REVS HIGH ON QUICK ACCELERATION.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53484K. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in ALISO VIEJO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20031128. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: IRVINE BMW .
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BMW 330CI Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10058875

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2004.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AT LOW, INTERMIDIATE AND HIGH SPEED. CAR WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY, SPUTTERED, THEN BECOME UNDRIVABLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. BROUGHT IN TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD CAR HAS MISFIRED. DEALER PROCEEDED TO REPAIR PROBLEM BY REPROGRAMMING COMPUTER CHIP PER MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE BULLETIN. WAS TOLD THE CAR IS FIXED AND SAFE TO DRIVE. 200 MILES AND ON THE FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEED, THE PROBLEM RESURFACED. WAS TOWWED BACK TO THE DEALER NAD WAS TOLD THAT THE AIR FLOW SENSOR AND SOEMTHING ELSE WAS THE ISSUE. REPLACES BOTH PARTS. REPAIR ENGINEER THINKS THAT THERE IS A 99% LIKELYHOOD THAT THE PROBLEM IS FIXED. I AM NOT SO SURE SINCE THAT SAID THE SAME THING LAST TIME. SINCE THE CAR IS NOT ON THE LIST, IT IS A BMW 530I SEDAN.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1499 miles. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in SANTA ANA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20031228. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 330CI Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10059016

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2003.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEM OF BMW 2004 330CI. AFTER COLD START TRANSMISSION ENGAGED WITH SIGNIFICANT DELAY (~5 SEC.) . *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW53454P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in CUPERTINO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ALLISON BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (650) 943-1000 . DEALER'S CITY: MOUNTAIN VIEW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94040 .
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BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10060205

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2003.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD (TYPICALLY IN THE MORNING) WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, ONCE THE CAR IS THEN SHIFTED FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE THERE IS A VERY NOTICEABLE DELAY IN THE TIME IT TAKES FOR THE CAR TO ACTUALLY ENGAGE INTO DRIVE (5 TO 7 SECONDS OR SO). DEALER FOUND AN INTERNAL FAILURE AND REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. DEALER STATED THAT AT LEAST 12 OTHER 3-SERIES BMW'S HAD A FAILED TRANSMISSION AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW53494P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in EAST MEADOW, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20030612. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: HABBERSTAD . DEALER'S CITY: HUNTINGTON STATION . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY.
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BMW 330CI Structure Body Trunk Lid

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10060207

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 06, 2003.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID . IN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE TRUNK WITH THE REMOTE OR FROM INSIDE THE VEHILCE, THE TRUNK WILL SOMETIMES NOT RELEASE. OTHER TIMES THE TRUNK WILL NOT CATCH WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE. IN ORDER TO GET THE LID TO CATCH, IT WOULD REQUIRE PRESSING THE TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON ON THE KEY MULTIPLE TIMES. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS BACK TO DEALER 5 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND THE GENERAL MODULE WAS REPLACED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE UNLOCK SIGNAL FROM THE GENERAL MODULE WAS TOO SHORT. THE REPAIR WILL REQUIRE REPROGRAMMING THE GENERAL MODULE WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE. HOWEVER, NO FIX IS AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW AND NO SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLE FROM BMW. IN ADDITION, BOTH THE DEALER AND BMW CUSTOMER SERVICE ADMITTED THERE ARE REPORTS OF THIS PROBLEM FROM OTHER 3-SERIES OWNERS..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW53494P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in EAST MEADOW, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20030612. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: HABBERSTAD .
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BMW 330CI Structure Body Door

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10060209

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 30, 2003.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS, AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO THE DESTINATION, AND AFTER PRESSING THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE CENTRAL CONSOLE, YOU COULD AUDIBLY HEAR THE LOCKS "UNLOCK", VISIBLY SEE THE BUTTONS ON THE DOOR POP UP, HOWEVER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT RELEASE. I WOULD BE STUCK INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM ALWAYS SEEMED TO FOLLOW WASHING THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LATCH AND CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILED AND REQUIRED TO BE REPLACED.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW53494P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in EAST MEADOW, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: HABBERSTAD .
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BMW 330CI Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10062056

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2004.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . I HAVE A 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 330CIC AND WHEN I PUT THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AT A STOP THE ENGINE RPM WOULD DIP DRASTICALLY AND STALLS SEVERAL TIMES IN TRAFFIC. PERIODICALLY THE ENGINE RPM WOULD DIP SO RAPIDLY THAT THE ENGINE STALLS FROM IDLE POSITION. THIS CAN HAPPEN IN THE DRIVEWAY OR ON A ROAD AT AN 4-WAY LIGHT. BASICALLY ANYTIME THE ENGINE IS AT IDLE THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR STALLING. I EXPERIENCED STALLS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AS WELL AS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT.*AK.Mileage was 6100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW53454P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in EVERETT, WA. Vehicle was purchased on 20040714. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW BELLEVUE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 425-643-4544 . DEALER'S CITY: BELLEVUE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 98005 .
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BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10064439

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 28, 2004.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES AT RED LIGHTS. RPM DROPPED WITH NO WARNING. ALSO EXPERIENCE ROUGH IDLING WHEN AT COMPLETE STOP. *JB.Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD53434P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in LILBURN, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20031215. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: UNITED BMW .
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BMW 330CI Electrical System Wiring

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10064440

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2003.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . CONTINUOUS BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT TWEETERS. WENT TO DEALERS SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO FIX. NOISE CAN BE HEARD EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. *JB.Mileage was 500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD53434P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in LILBURN, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20031115. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: NALLY BMW .
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BMW 330CI Electrical System Ignition

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10064475

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2004.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . THE CAR (2004 330I ZHP) OFTEN SHUDDERS AT START UP WITH AN ERRATIC IDLE AND CONTINUES TO DO SO EVEN WHEN WARM. THERE ARE NO COMPUTER FAULT CODES AND NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. IT FEELS AS IF IT IS READY TO STALL AT ANY GIVEN TIME WITH SEVERE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS OF 100-200 RPM'S DURING STOPS. PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD ACROSS DOZENS OF ZHP (PERFORMANCE PACKAGE) OWNERS AS WELL AS MANY 2003 AND 2004 3 SERIES CAR OWNERS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53454K. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in WYNNEWOOD, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20040308. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330CI Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10064475

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2004.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . THE CAR (2004 330I ZHP) OFTEN SHUDDERS AT START UP WITH AN ERRATIC IDLE AND CONTINUES TO DO SO EVEN WHEN WARM. THERE ARE NO COMPUTER FAULT CODES AND NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. IT FEELS AS IF IT IS READY TO STALL AT ANY GIVEN TIME WITH SEVERE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS OF 100-200 RPM'S DURING STOPS. PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD ACROSS DOZENS OF ZHP (PERFORMANCE PACKAGE) OWNERS AS WELL AS MANY 2003 AND 2004 3 SERIES CAR OWNERS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53454K. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in WYNNEWOOD, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20040308. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330CI Visibility Windshield

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10064510

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2003.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . ENGINE POWER FAILURE AND HEAVILY DISTORTED WINDSHIELD ON A 2004 BMW 330CI. REPEATED FAILURE OF ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING (TWICE IN AN ITERSECTION). BMW REPLACED ENG. COMPUTER, THEN INSTALLED NEW SOFTWARE AFTER SECOND INCIDENT. ROUGH IDLE AND SURGING CONTINUES AND GAS MILEAGE IN CITY DROPPED TO 12.6-13 MPG. ADDITIONALLY THE WINDSHIELD IS HEAVILY DISTORTED. BMW REPLACED IT WITH AN EQUALLY DISTORTED ONE AND THE FSE SAID"ALL 3 SERIES WINDSHIELDS ARE DISTORTED,WORSE ON THE X3". IT IS LIKE DRIVING IN THE RAIN WITHOUT WIPERS. IN BOTH CASES THE BMW FSE HAS STATED THE " THERE IS NOTHING MORE TO BE DONE". THIS IS THE REAL BMW WARRANTY SERVICE. THIS LEMON IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *NM.Mileage was 3100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD53414P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in SANFRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030728. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SONNER BMW . DEALER'S CITY: SANRAFAEL . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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BMW 330CI Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10064510

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2003.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . ENGINE POWER FAILURE AND HEAVILY DISTORTED WINDSHIELD ON A 2004 BMW 330CI. REPEATED FAILURE OF ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING (TWICE IN AN ITERSECTION). BMW REPLACED ENG. COMPUTER, THEN INSTALLED NEW SOFTWARE AFTER SECOND INCIDENT. ROUGH IDLE AND SURGING CONTINUES AND GAS MILEAGE IN CITY DROPPED TO 12.6-13 MPG. ADDITIONALLY THE WINDSHIELD IS HEAVILY DISTORTED. BMW REPLACED IT WITH AN EQUALLY DISTORTED ONE AND THE FSE SAID"ALL 3 SERIES WINDSHIELDS ARE DISTORTED,WORSE ON THE X3". IT IS LIKE DRIVING IN THE RAIN WITHOUT WIPERS. IN BOTH CASES THE BMW FSE HAS STATED THE " THERE IS NOTHING MORE TO BE DONE". THIS IS THE REAL BMW WARRANTY SERVICE. THIS LEMON IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *NM.Mileage was 3100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD53414P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in SANFRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030728. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SONNER BMW . DEALER'S CITY: SANRAFAEL . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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BMW 330CI Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10064525

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2004.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I PURCHASED A 330I BMW IN DECEMBER OF 2003. THE CAR HAS LESS THEN 1500 MILES ON IT AND HAS DEVELOPED A HUGE PROBLEM. IN THE MORNINGS WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, THE ENGINE WILL REV WHEN ITS IN DRIVE AND NOT GO INTO GEAR. IT TAKES QUITE A FEW SECONDS FOR IT TO ENGAGE INTO 'D'. THE CAR WILL ALSO JERK INTO 1ST GEAR AFTER IT FINALLY STARTS TO DRIVE. I HAVE JUST TAKEN MY BRAND NEW BMW INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR TEST ON IT AND UNBELIEVABLE TO MY EARS.....I GOT A PHONE CALL FROM THEM SAYING THE WHOLE ENGINE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED...."THERE IS SOME KIND OF FLAW".....AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET AND FINDING OUT THAT THE BMW 3 SERIES HAS MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM..I FEEL LIKE I HAVE BEEN RIPPED OFF AND VERY UPSET. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BY BMW. THIS WAS MY FIRST BMW...AND AFTER THIS EXPERIENCE...MAY BE MY LAST...IF NOTHING IS DONE IN THE FUTURE TO CORRECT THIS OBVIOUS TRANSMISSION FLAW! *NM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53424K. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in ARDEN, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: HENDRICK MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-828-322-5640 . DEALER'S CITY: HICKORY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 28603 .
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BMW 330CI Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10065933

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2004.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . BMW 330I EXHIBITS FREQUENT ERRATIC IDLE WHEN STOPPED, AS WELL AS ENGINE STALLING. ERRATIC IDLE IS IN THE FORM OF ENGINE SPEED DROPS BELOW 400-500 RPM. STALLING SOMETIMES OCCURS AS A RESULT OF THESE IDLE SPEED DROPS. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AMONG RECENT 330 MODEL BMW'S, AND APPARENTLY THERE IS NO KNOWN SOLUTION AT THIS TIME. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3010 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53424K. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was purchased on 20030925. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF AUSTIN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 512-343-3500 . DEALER'S CITY: AUSTIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 78729 .
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BMW 330CI Electrical System Ignition

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10066207

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 15, 2004.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES AT RED LIGHTS. RPM DROPPED WITH NO WARNING. ALSO EXPERIENCE ROUGH IDLING WHEN AT COMPLETE STOP. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in CORDOVA, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: ROADSHOW BMW . DEALER'S CITY: CORDOVA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 38016 .
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BMW 330CI Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10067889

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 21, 2004.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 2004 BMW 330CI 6 SPEED MANUAL - 3.0L INLINE 6 CYL. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM - IDLE BECOMES ERRATIC AND CAR STALLS. THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROX 6-8 TIMES OVER 8 MONTHS/5000 MILES. NORMALLY HAPPENS ON WARM DAYS AND AT A STOP LIGHT/STOP SIGN. IT ONCE HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN WHICH CAUSED ME TO LOSE POWER STEERING. DEALER HAS SEEN THE CAR 3+ TIMES AND UPDATED IDLE CONTROL VALVE, AND ENGINE SOFTWARE BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. IT IS VERY INTERMITTENT AND DOESN'T THROW ANY COMPUTER FAULT CODES.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW53494P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in ROUND ROCK, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030606. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF AUSTIN . DEALER'S CITY: AUSTIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX.
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BMW 330CI Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10068498

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2004.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . WHILE STOPPED, ENGINE SPEED WOULD DROP NEAR OR BELOW IDLE. HAPPENED AFTER COLD ENGINE START OR WHILE WARM AFTER DRIVING (BOTH NO-TRAFFIC AND HIGH-TRAFFIC). TWICE THE CAR ACTUALLY STALLED (IN GARAGE AND AT TRAFFIC LIGHT). ROUGH IDLE CAN BE FELT IN PEDALS AND (6-SPEED MANUAL) SHIFTER. SEE ALSO ODI IDS 10064475,10062056,10064439.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD53434P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW AUSTIN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 512-343-3500 . DEALER'S CITY: AUSTIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 78729 .
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BMW 330CI Electrical System

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10089465

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 07, 2004.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SOFTWARE MALFUNCTIONED. *AK POWER LOSS ISSUE. *SC .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW53454P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in NEW YORK, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040301. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: WESTCHESTER BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 914 286 5800 . DEALER'S CITY: WHITE PLAINS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 10607 .
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BMW 330CI Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10134559

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2005.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 2004 BMW 330CI UPON START UP THE ENGINE OVER REVS AND SOMETIMES STALLS.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***.*MR THIS MALFUNCTION HAS ALSO OCCURED WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. *NM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW53494P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in HOLMES BEACH, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20040217. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: LYNCH BMW IMPORTS . DEALER'S CITY: DAYTONA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10175786

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2006.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . BMW 2004 330CI. THE OIL LIGHT COMES UP EVERY 400-500 OR 700-800 MILES DEPENDING IF IT IS DRIVEN IN THE CITY OR HIGHWAYS. 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS CHECKED THE CAR AND REPLACED THE OIL LEVEL SENSOR, CRANKCASE VENT VALVE, VENT PIPE, VENT HOSE, RETURN PIPE, WASH PUMP SO FAR BUT THE CAR STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM. CAR GOES TO THE DEALER ONCE A MONTH APPROX. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35643 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD53484P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in BOWIE, MD. Vehicle was purchased on 20051201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 330CI Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10189400

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 29, 2007.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE - I STARTED MY CAR, LET IT WARM UP AND MOVED THE SHIFTER TO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE JERKED (MY GLASSES FLEW OFF MY FACE) AND MADE A ROUGH GRINDING SOUND. I MOVED THE SHIFTER BACK TO PARK AND EXPERIENCED THE SAME GRINDING SENSATION AND NOISE. IT WAS TOWED AND DEALER SAID THAT THE 330CI WAS ONLY USING TWO GEARS DUE TO THE MALFUNCTION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW53404P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040428. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: AUTOBAHN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 817-336-0885 . DEALER'S CITY: FORT WORTH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 76107 .
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BMW 330CI Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10227863

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 04, 2008.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURRING ON ALL E46 330 M54 ENGINES WITH THE ZHP(PERFORMANCE PACKAGE) THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS TO BMW NA ABOUT THIS ISSUE. AT 2000 - 3000 RPMS THE ENGINE RATTLES LIKE A COFFEE CAN FULL OF MARBLES. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO BMW BUT THEY STATED THAT THIS IS PERFECTLY NORMAL. BMW IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THE ISSUE IS THE DUAL VANOS UNIT THEY PUT INTO THE M54 ENGINE IS USING BELRIN BUSHINGS AND THEY ARE FAILING. THERE IS A COMPANY CALLED DR. VANOS THAT FIXES THIS ISSUE BY REBUILDING THE OEM VANOS WITH UPGRADED BUSHINGS. THIS UNIT COST $500, WHICH I AM NOT WILLING TO SPEND AS I HAVE A 100,000 MILE WARRANTY FROM BMW. *TR.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD53464P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in GLEN BURNIE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330CI Air Bags

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10242871

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 14, 2008.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . ON 14 SEPTEMBER 2008 I WAS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INVOLVING MY 2004 BMW 330CI CONVERTIBLE. WE HAD A VEHICLE RUN A LEFT TURN RED LIGHT INTO US AS WE WERE PASSING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION IN KENT WA. I ESTIMATE THE IMPACT WAS PROBABLY EQUIVALENT TO A 50 TO 60 MPH COLLISION. IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT THE ROLL OVER ROLL BAR DID. WITH THE RECALL OF AIR BAGS FOR THE BMW I THINK IT MAY ALSO APPLY TO THE 2004 3 SERIES ALSO. IF THE AIRBAGS WOULD HAVE DEPLOYED IT MAY HAVE ELIMINATED SOME ACHES AND PAINS THAT WE ARE SUFFERING FROM. THERE WERE NO SERIOUS INJURIES. DAMAGE TO THE BMW INVOLVED THE FRONT BUMPER, HOOD, AND OTHER DAMAGE TO RADIATOR FOR A TOTAL OF ABOUT 4300. I WILL BE CHECKING WITH BMW AS TO WHAT SPEED SHOULD THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in BREMERTON, WA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 330CI Air Bags Frontal

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10246059

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 08, 2008.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 56000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD53464P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in JUSTIN, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10261311

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 10, 2008.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330CI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATORS REMAIN ILLUMINATED FOR BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE ONLINE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD53434P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330CI Visibility

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10292620

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 27, 2009.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY . A LIQUID FORMS IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WHICH HINDERS THE ABILITY TO SEE WHICH IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE. THEN SOME OF THE LIQUID DRAINS FROM THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND ALL OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE¿ RUINING THE LEATHER. BMW REFUSES TO REPLACE. *TR.Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in PLAYA VISTA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330CI Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10302166

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2009.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330CI. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOOSING POWER AND THE FUEL GAUGE READ EMPTY; ALTHOUGH THERE WAS FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE FOR $967.30. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 91,261. .Mileage was 91261 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD53444P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in BONITA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10303001

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2010.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 BMW 330CI WHEN SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING MY ENGINE STOPPED WORKING, WHICH RESULTED IN NO ENGINE POWER, NO POWER BRAKES AND NO POWER STEERING. IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST BMW DEALER WHERE THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED.*CW.Mileage was 91261 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD53444P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in BONITA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 330CI Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10313030

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 21, 2006.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . THE VEHICLE IS A 330CIC WHICH A PURCHASED IN 2007, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & OXYGEN SENSORS. *TR.Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW53484P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in MONTGOMERY, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW 330CI Air Bags Side/window

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10343767

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 29, 2008.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER-SIDE AIRBAG. NO POT HOLE; NO COLLISION. SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT. ONSTAR (OR BMW EQUIVALENT) ACKNOWLEDGED DEPLOYMENT. ASKED IF I NEEDED AN AMBULANCE OR TOW TRUCK. I FELT LIKE I WAS "SHOT" THROUGH THE DRIVER'S DOOR. VEHICLE BECAME "DISABLED". IT STARTED RIGHT UP AND I CONTINUED TO MY DESTINATION. WHEN BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO BMW WITH MY STORY, THEY TOLD ME I MUST HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT (NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE); THEN THEY SAID, I MUST HAVE HIT A "POT HOLE" (SMOOTH STREET OF OCCURRENCE); THEN THEY SAID MY CAR MUST HAVE GONE "AIRBORNE" ???? MY CONCERN IS THE OTHER AIRBAGS: CONCERN FOR SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT. I AM GLAD IT WAS ME (MALE) DRIVING. IF MY WIFE WOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING, I DON'T KNOW WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. NO OTHER DAMAGE OR INCIDENT AT THAT TIME. NO PROBLEMS SINCE, BUT I WILL NOT BRING MY CAR TO THIS DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AT ALL: MY OPTIONS ARE LIMITED. I NOW GO TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP FOR SERVICE. I DID NOT REPORT TO BMW, BECAUSE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED 4 DAYS PRIOR: DIDN'T THINK I WOULD GET ANY SYMPATHY. DRIVER SIDE (DOOR) AIRBAG: SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT. NO PROVOCATION FOR THIS. SPONTANEOUS AND SCARY. *TR.Mileage was 40045 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW53494P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in DALLAS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10378278

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 29, 2008.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 BMW 330I, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AIR BAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED. NO ACCIDENT, NO COLLISION, NO POT HOLE. NOTHING TO EXPLAIN THE DEPLOYMENT. THE DEALERSHIP FIRST CLAIMED, "THERE WAS A COLLISION". WHEN IT WAS DISCERNED THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A COLLISION, THEIR STORY WAS "THERE WAS A 'POT HOLE' HIT". AFTER DESCRIBING THE SMOOTH DRIVING CONDITIONS ON THE STREET THIS OCCURRED, THEIR STORY WAS " THE VEHICLE WENT 'AIR-BORNE'". ALL OF THE DEALERSHIPS CONCLUSIONS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON "COMPUTER" EVIDENCE. ONCE I REALIZED I WAS GOING TO GET NOWHERE WITH THE DEALERSHIP, I DECIDED TO TAKE MY CAR AND GO HOME. I WAS INJURED IN THE LEFT SIDE WHEN THE DOOR PANEL BLEW OPEN AND THE BAG DEPLOYED. MY EVIDENCE, WAS MY "IN-VEHICLE" "CONCIERGE" (WHICH I HAD NO LONGER SUBSCRIBED TO) CAME ON VIA MY RADIO TO NOTE THAT THEY " HAVE NOTED A DEPLOYMENT OF AN AIRBAG" AND INQUIRED WHETHER I WAS ALRIGHT, AND WHAT WERE MY NEEDS: I.E., AN AMBULANCE, TOW TRUCK ETC. *TR.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40045 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW53494P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in DALLAS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW 330CI Fuel System, Gasoline

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10381165

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 07, 2011.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . I WAS DRIVING ON THE INSTERSTATE AND THE CAR LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT START. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REQUIRED A NEW FUEL PUMP WHICH COST $1,135.13. PRIOR TO THE PROBLEM, THE GAS MILEAGE DECREASED ALTHOUGH THE CAR HAD BEEN TUNED UP BY THE SAME DEALER. THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 122,000 MILES. A REQUEST WAS MADE TO RETURN THE OLD PART. *TR.Mileage was 122000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD53404P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in WOODBRIDGE, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330ci 2004 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW 330CI Power Train

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10440936

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 26, 2011.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . MY CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR ON MY 04 BMW 330CI SMG TRANSMISSION. *TR.Mileage was 90400 miles. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in OLD BRIDGE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330CI Exterior Lighting

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10447106

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 08, 2012.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330CI. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD ONLY ILLUMINATE PARTIALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V438000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE CONVERTIBLE MODELS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. .Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW53404P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in TAMPA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10449431

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 27, 2011.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330CI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL WOULD BEGIN TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V438000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. .Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW53404P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in FEDERAL WAY, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330CI Fuel System, Gasoline

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10456649

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 09, 2012.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330CI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE SIMILAR FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. .Mileage was 110000 miles. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in MEMPHIS, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW 330CI Visibility/wiper

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10503838

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2010.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330CI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN LIQUID LEAKING FROM THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,345. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51345 miles. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in CLOVIS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330CI Exterior Lighting

BMW 330CI 2004 Safety Review #10520696

BMW 330CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 14, 2013.BMW 330CI 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 330CI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BLINKER WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,000. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 108000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD53494P. Bmw 330ci 2004 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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