NHTSA Complaint #11628408 — 2017 BMW X3 STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11628408
Vehicle	2017 BMW X3
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	December 2, 2024
Date Filed	December 2, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

CARVANA - SOLD ME A 2ND LEMON. Vehicle has significant oil leak. Front of engine as well as underside of engine is covered in oil. Alternator is saturated in oil. (Eventually burning out the alternator) Serpentine belt is also saturated in oil making it swell and becoming soft. Also makes the belt slippery and outside edge of belt is damaged. Right rear tire is about to come apart very soon. The steel belt is serpentine from the tire. (Unsafe) Vehicle currently has 25 intermittent and pertinent codes. Drivers door and drivers side rear door are different color white they have been repainted. Emblem on driver side door is crooked. Vehicle is ready for rotors front and rear. They are grooved Brake pad replacement automatic with rotors. 60MPH road test revealed car is a little bouncy or chattering indicating one of the following: 1. Unbalanced Tires 2. Bad Tires 3. Bent Wheels

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