NHTSA Complaint #11440350 — 2003 BMW 330XI ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11440350
Vehicle	2003 BMW 330XI
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 20, 2016
Date Filed	November 13, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

Power windows Power windows broke on 3 windows. Sometimes the glass has shattered. Sometimes the glass just slides down and becomes non operational. Glass shattering has been scary and dangerous. This has occurred while driving. I live in a state with lots of weather. Thunderstorms. Has occurred with child in car seat during a thunderstorm. At highway speed. I have had them repaired at dealerships and at independent bmw repair shops. Cost has been approx $600. This began as early as 2010 and continues to this day.

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