NHTSA Complaint #11057223 — 2008 BMW M3 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11057223
Vehicle	2008 BMW M3
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 15, 2017
Date Filed	December 28, 2017
Mileage	99,183 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. STARTING MAKING A LOUD TICKING SOUND FROM THE BOTTOM END OF THE MOTOR.

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