2004 BMW X3 Steering Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 2004 BMW X3

2 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW X3. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#10136058 |
BMW X3 IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS. IT WILL SWERVE AND COME CLOSE TO PULLING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. IT IS SUDDEN AND AT TIMES I HAVE JUST AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT. BMW SAID THAT THEY WILL NOT CORRECT THIS AND CLAIMS IT IS HOW THE CAR IS MEANT TO DRIVE. I FEEL THAT IT IS TOO DANGEROUS AND WANT THIS CORRECTED OR RECALLED. *JB
#10106521 |
JUNE 6, 2004, WE PURCHASED THE BMW 545I FROM IRVINE BMW. WHILE DRIVING IN JULY, IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, I SHUT OF THE ENGINE AND THE STEERING RESET ITSELF. THE CAR WAS AT THE DEALER FOR 3 WEEKS. UPON RECEIPT, THE STEERING FAILED AGAIN IN OCTOBER, THE CAR WAS IN SERVICE 4 WEEKS. UPON RECEIPT, THE CAR AGAIN FAILED IN NOVEMBER, THE CAR WAS IN SERVICE 4 WEEKS. UPON RECEIPT THE ACTIVE STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN IN JANUARY 2005. THE DEALER OFFERED US A REPLACEMENT OR A REFUND. THE ACTIVE STEERING MALFUNCTION CAUSES THE STEERING TO LOCK IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN. TWO TIMES I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND NEARLY ESCAPED A COLLISION. THE SAFETY OF THIS CAR IS ABSENT. *NM

Other 2004 BMW X3 Problem Areas

Seats 28 complaints Air Bags 18 complaints Electrical System 17 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Engine 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 6 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structuremotorcyclekickstandcenter Stand 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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