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BMW E36 Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly
BMW E36 2002 Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Report #10162683
BMW E36 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2006.BMW E36 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY . THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS INSERTED INTO DOESN'T HOLD THE BUCKLE ANY LONGER. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS NO LONGER USABLE. THE PART IS TO BE REPLACED BY THE LOCAL BMW DEALER (NOT UNDER WARRANTY), WHO WILL HAVE THE OLD PART. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 87095 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSDE93432C. Bmw E36 2002 problem was reported in CUPERTINO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20060715. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw E36 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw E36 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: STEVENS CREEK BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 408-984-0794 . DEALER'S CITY: SANTA CLARA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 95051 .
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BMW E36 Suspension Rear
BMW E36 2002 Suspension Rear Report #10174024
BMW E36 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 20, 2006.BMW E36 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR . I WAS HEARING NOISES COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR TOOK IT INTO BMW, AND THEY SAID THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS CRACKING. THEN THEY PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO! ALSO THE REAR CONTROL ARM BUSHING ARE BAD WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE REAR OR IN REVERSE! *NM.Bmw E36 2002 problem was reported in NOKESVILLE, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF STERLING . DEALER'S CITY: STERLING . DEALER'S STATE CODE: 00.
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BMW E36 Structure Frame And Members
BMW E36 2002 Structure Frame And Members Report #10174024
BMW E36 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 20, 2006.BMW E36 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . I WAS HEARING NOISES COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR TOOK IT INTO BMW, AND THEY SAID THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS CRACKING. THEN THEY PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO! ALSO THE REAR CONTROL ARM BUSHING ARE BAD WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE REAR OR IN REVERSE! *NM.Bmw E36 2002 problem was reported in NOKESVILLE, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF STERLING . DEALER'S CITY: STERLING . DEALER'S STATE CODE: 00.
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BMW E36 Power Train Automatic Transmission
BMW E36 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10188139
BMW E36 2002 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2007.BMW E36 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . AFTER 100,000+ MILES OF NORMAL OPERATION THE 2002, BMW X5 4.4 BEGAN EXHIBITING UNUSUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION. AT RANDOM TIMES, DURING START UP, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, ALLOWING THE ENGINE TO REV VERY HIGH, THEN ENGAGE IN 1ST, CAUSING AN ABRUPT LURCH FORWARD. ALSO, IT WILL EXPERIENCE THIS DISENGAGEMENT SOMETIMES WHEN DOWN SHIFTING INTO PASSING GEAR, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV, AND A LOSS OF FORWARD MOTION, AND THEN AN ABRUPT ENGAGEMENT, RESULTING IN A MAJOR LURCH FORWARD. THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, AS YOU CANNOT BE CERTAIN THE TRANSMISSION WILL ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC OR PERFORMING PASSING MANEUVERS. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM THERE IS CONSIDERABLE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ON THE INTERNET AS IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM ,AND HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED NOW FOR MORE THAN 3 YEARS. IT IS RELATED TO ZF SUPPLIED TRANSMISSIONS ON BMW AND JAGUAR VEHICLES, AND IS ATTRIBUTED TO THE CONTROLLING SOFTWARE THE BMW DEALER SUGGESTED I REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF $7,600 , AND HAS NOT INDICATED A WILLINGNESS TO EXPLORE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS OR ADMIT ANY COMMON PROBLEM EXISTED. REPORTS ON THE INTERNET INDICATED THAT SOMETIMES A SOFTWARE UPDATE WILL CURE THIS PROBLEM, AND SOMETIMES NOT, AS IT OCCURRED IN BOTH OLD AND NEW VEHICLES. AS AN EXPERT IN THIS FIELD, I AM STILL CONDUCTING MY OWN ANALYSIS, BUT AM COMING TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THIS IS A BMW AND ZF PROBLEM THAT NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION BY NHTSA AS A CRITICAL SAFETY HAZARD IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100955 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB33512L. Bmw E36 2002 problem was reported in APTOS, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20031224. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw E36 2002 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw E36 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW E36 Electrical System
BMW E36 2002 Electrical System Report #10188521
BMW E36 2002 car safety problem was reported on Apr 18, 2007.BMW E36 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I AM LEASING A 2002 BMW 745LI . I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE CAR HAS GONE TO THE BMW SERVICE CENTER A TOTAL OF 33 TIMES FOR SERVICE MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. A FEW TIMES CAR HAS BROKEN DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED. THIS VEHICLE IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN THIS CAR. I HAVE CONTACTED BMW OF NORTH AMERICA VIA PHONE, EMAILS, AND LETTERS, THEY SEEM NOT TO CARE? THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER SHIP TOLD ME THAT THIS BMW MODEL YEAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT HEADACHES AND PROBLEMS FOR THEM. I FEAR FOR THE WELL BEING OF MY FAMILY WHEN THEY ENTER THIS VEHICLE. THE CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS MODEL HAS HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS THAT BMW OF NORTH AMERICA EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE CAR FROM ITS ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. I AM PAYING FOR A PIECE OF METAL! THIS VEHICLE IS ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER. I DEMAND THAT BMW OF NORTH AMERICA STAND BY ITS PRODUCT AND PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE BACK FROM ME. THE MANUFACTURER (BMW OF NORTH OF AMERICA) BUILT A PRODUCT THAT HAS DEFECTS. THEIR OWN TECHNICIANS CANNOT FIX THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO 4 DIFFERENT BMW SERVICE CENTERS. I HAVE COMPLETE RECORDS. AGAIN I DEMAND BMW OF NORTH AMERICA TO RELIEVE ME FROM THIS VEHICLE! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGL63452D. Bmw E36 2002 problem was reported in GREAT NECK, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20060223. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw E36 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW E36 Power Train Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
BMW E36 2002 Power Train Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) Report #10190585
BMW E36 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 07, 2007.BMW E36 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) . BMW 325XI 2002 BOUGHT USED IN MINT CONDITION WITH 60000 MILES DRIVETRAIN VIBRATION RELATED TO TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT BEARING. BMW INTERNATIONAL SAID THAT WAS TOO BAD, BUT NOT CONCERND AT THE FAILURE. EXPECTED AS THAT YEAR HAD PROBLEMS WITH TRANSFER CASE BEARINGS. *AK.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEU33412P. Bmw E36 2002 problem was reported in S. BURINGTON, VT. Vehicle was purchased on 20070101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw E36 2002 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw E36 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW E36 Vehicle Speed Control
BMW E36 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10194899
BMW E36 2002 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2006.BMW E36 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW E36. WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER DID NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE. APPROXIMATELY EIGHT MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AND WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED TO 750. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 89,950 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 89000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGN63432D. Bmw E36 2002 problem was reported in CASTRO VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20060501. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw E36 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw E36 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CALIFORNIA MOTORS .
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BMW E36 Structure
BMW E36 2002 Structure Report #10200697
BMW E36 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 28, 2006.BMW E36 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE . THE WINDSHIELD MOLDING IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BREAKING UP AND THE WHOLE WINDSHIELD HAS TO BE REMOVED TO REINSTALL THE MOLDING. PRETTY BIZARRE FOR SUCH AN EXPENSIVE CAR. *TR.Bmw E36 2002 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: BMW .
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BMW E36 Visibility Windshield
BMW E36 2002 Visibility Windshield Report #10200697
BMW E36 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 28, 2006.BMW E36 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . THE WINDSHIELD MOLDING IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BREAKING UP AND THE WHOLE WINDSHIELD HAS TO BE REMOVED TO REINSTALL THE MOLDING. PRETTY BIZARRE FOR SUCH AN EXPENSIVE CAR. *TR.Bmw E36 2002 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: BMW .
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Bmw E36 2002 systems
Electrical System 1 Review(s)
Power Train Automatic Transmission 1 Review(s)
Power Train Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) 1 Review(s)
Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly 1 Review(s)
Structure 1 Review(s)
Structure Frame And Members 1 Review(s)
Suspension Rear 1 Review(s)
Vehicle Speed Control 1 Review(s)
Visibility Windshield 1 Review(s)
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