1997 BMW M3

19 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

1. Filed Oct 12, 2005Failure Sep 1, 2004Woburn, MAMotor

   DT: WHEN PULLING INTO A STOP THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL SLOW DOWN IN THE SPEED THAT THEY WORK. THEY WILL SLOW DOWN TO THE DELAY, INTERMEDIATE SETTING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2004. WHEN THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER,THEY SAID THAT IT IS THE WAY THEY ARE DESIGNED. THERE ARE OTHER YEAR, MAKE, AND MODELS THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURER'S DESIGN FLAW. THE CONTACT STATES THAT IT IMPAIRS THE VISIBILITY OF THE DRIVER.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 10139474
2. Filed May 9, 2002Battle Ground, WAAir bagsCrash

   NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 761726
3. Filed Nov 29, 2001Failure Oct 13, 2001Cerritos, CAFrontalCrash

   VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A RIGHT FRONTAL COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 899680
4. Filed Nov 13, 2001Failure Nov 5, 2001RED Bank, NJShock absorber

   REAR SHOCK MOUNT TOWER TORE FROM BODY OF CAR, BOLTS AND ALL. NO MODIFICATION DONE TO SUSPENSION, NORMAL DRIVING, NO ADVANCE NOTICE. NO TRACK DRIVING. BMW MAKES A REPLACEMENT KIT TO REMEDY THIS WEAK BODY AREA. BMW MESSAGE BOARDS HAVE MANY SIMILAR M3'S WITH THIS PROBLEM. AT HIGH SPEED WOULD PROVE FATAL.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 754494
5. Filed Jul 13, 2001Failure Jul 9, 2001Raleigh, NCWheels

   WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN TRAVELING 10MPH CONSUMERS HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR. UPON INSPECTION OF VEHICLE CONSUMER FOUND TIRE WAS BENT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND FOUND THAT WHEEL MOUNT TORE AWAY FROM FRAME. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE DUE TO THE FACT THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 892802
6. Filed Jul 7, 2001Hacienda Heights, CAAir bags

   AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASH LIT, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEMS AND HAD TO RESET 3 TIMES.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 748050
7. Filed Jun 14, 2001Failure Jun 13, 2001SAN Francisco, CAEngine

   LATENT DEFECT IN BODY CAUSING WHEEL MOUNTS TO TEAR AWAY FROM CAR. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 746851
8. Filed May 13, 2001Failure Aug 1, 2000Portsmouth, RIFuel system, Delivery

   FUEL HOSE CLAMPS FITTINGS AND COMPONENTS FAILING - MANUFACTURER ISSUED A 95-97 MODEL RECALL IN JAPAN BUT NOT IN THE US. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 745272
9. Filed Apr 30, 2001Failure Aug 1, 2000SAN Antoni, TXTires

   THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND 3 TIMES, THIS BLOWOUT CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE UNDER CARRIAGE AND FRONT BUMPER, THIS TIRE WAS 5 HOURS OLD, THE SECOND INCIDENT INVOLVED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WHICH HAD A BUBBLE AND BLEWOUT WHILE TURNING A CORNER, THIS TIRE WAS 6 MONTHS OLD (BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE730, 245/40ZR17BW). NLM

   NHTSA complaint 560947
10. Filed Feb 27, 2001Failure Feb 1, 2001Silver Spring, MDBelts and associated pulleys, Radio/tape deck/cd etc., Gear position indication (prndl), Service brakes

    THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. NLM

    NHTSA complaint 559939
11. Filed Oct 30, 2000Failure Aug 3, 2000SAN Antoni, TXBead

    CONSUMERS PURCHASED A NEW SET OF BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES (25540R17, DOT EJ0XJEA030), SEVERAL HOURS LATER ONE OF THE NEW TIRES EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT DUE TO A TORN BEAD WHICH CAUSED THE THE CAR TO LOOSE CONTROL, SPIN THREE TIMES AND SLIDE OFF INTO THE MEDIAN, NONE OF THE OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED, DEALER REFUSED CONSUMERS REQUEST FOR COMPENSATION (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM

    NHTSA complaint 556461
12. Filed Nov 22, 1999Failure Nov 18, 1999Portsmouth, NHAccelerator pedal

    WHILE DRIVING IN DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC WENT AROUND VEHICLE, AND AT THAT POINT THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK WIDE OPEN . VEHICLE LUNCHED OUT OF CONTROL. PUT IT INTO PARK, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, RESTARTED AND STILL THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK WIDE OPEN. CONTACTED THE DEALER, FOUND THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE PART. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 853215
13. Filed Sep 1, 1999Failure Jun 3, 1997LOS Angeles, CAAir conditioner

    WHILE DRIVIN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MALFUCTIONED, CAUSING A LOUD NOISE AND GRAY SMOKE TO ENTER INTO VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS FOGGING UP THE WINDOWS WHICH MAY AFFECT VISIBILITY, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. HAPPENED 6 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. DEALER REPLACED HOSES/SEALS AND ETC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 846337
14. Filed Aug 18, 1999Failure Jun 3, 1997LOS Angele, CAAir conditioner

    AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL, A MIST COMING FROM THE A/C VENTS AND A LOUD NOISE. NLM

    NHTSA complaint 548014
15. Filed Feb 1, 1999Palos Verd, CAExhaust system

    CRANKCASE REVOLUTION SENSOR FAILED. MJS

    NHTSA complaint 608017
16. Filed Sep 20, 1998Failure Jul 12, 1998Chester, NJTires

    TIRE BLEWOUT PREMATURELY. (DOTF38AA17117, MANUFACTURER- MICHELIN, TIRE NAME- MXX3, TIRE SIZE- 225/45ZR17)

    NHTSA complaint 541126
17. Filed Aug 15, 1998Failure Jan 1, 1998LOS Angele, CASteering, TiresCrash1 injured

    TIRES FAILED TWICE. IN BOTH CASES THE TIRES WERE WORN THROUGH TO THE METAL BEFORE STOPPING. ANOTHER CASE LED TO AN ACCIDENT. IN ADDITION, FELT SOFTNESS IN STEERING AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. WITHIN 5 SECONDS, THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED.

    NHTSA complaint 539861
18. Filed Feb 4, 1998Tampa, FLElectrical heating element

    LOSS OF FAN AND UNIT CONTROL SETTINGS WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF THEN RESTARTED. SETTING WILL NOT REMAIN IN OFF POSITION WHEN VEHICLE IS RESTARTED.

    NHTSA complaint 530109
19. Filed May 2, 1997Failure Apr 30, 1997Oakdale, PAGlass, Side/rear

    REAR WINDOW: DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND THE REAR WINDOW COMPLETELY SHATTERED. CAUSE UNKNOWN , HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 811962