Major Problems with 2001 BMW M3 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 BMW M3

2001 BMW M3 POWER TRAIN Mileage: 129000 miles

2001 BMW M3 DRIVESHAFT

2001 BMW M3 LINKAGE AND CABLE

Browse 2001 BMW M3 complaints by category

Problems with SUSPENSION, GASOLINE and DRIVESHAFT are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from BMW M3 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SUSPENSION inspection by two mechanics shows cracks in the subframe holding the back wheels. there was a legal case involving this...	2 ~ 142000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING bmw m3 enignes are blowing up at an alarming rate. manufc claims overrev. which is not true . too many...	2
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my car exhibits a loud clunking in the rear of the car when shifting going on/off gas and from releasing...	2
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw m3. while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic the contact...	1 ~ 155000 miles
POWER TRAIN inspection by two mechanics shows cracks in the subframe holding the back wheels. there was a legal case involving this...	1 ~ 129000 miles
WHEELS inspection by two mechanics shows cracks in the subframe holding the back wheels. there was a legal case involving this...	1 ~ 129000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE passenger door cannot be opened either from insider or outside. appears like the door is double locked. luckily both doors...	1 ~ 155000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES passenger door cannot be opened either from insider or outside. appears like the door is double locked. luckily both doors...	1 ~ 155000 miles
STRUCTURE normal driving has weakened the sub-frame to the point where it has cracked and separated from the chassis. *tr...	1 ~ 78311 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION left rear suspension spring broke with only about 50k miles. resulted in noise poor suspension control over bumps. repair shop	1 ~ 54000 miles
VISIBILITY automatic dimming rear view mirror developed a "bubble " which itself impeded rear view vision and stopped dimming effectively making	1 ~ 45000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my m3 cic makes a loud grinding/clatter type noise when disengaging the 6-speed manual clutch in both 1st and reverse....	1 ~ 46710 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine of the bmw 2001 m3 had serious engine failures. the request from the bmw dealership on explaination was...	1 ~ 21000 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while driving vehicle grazed the curb and the driver's side air bag deployed. as a result driver's visibility was impaired	1 ~ 15000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE while driving at 30 mph passenger's rear tire locked up and consumer heard a loud grinding noise when driving there...	1
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL while driving at 30 mph passenger's rear tire locked up and consumer heard a loud grinding noise when driving there...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN my car exhibits a loud clunking in the rear of the car when shifting going on/off gas and from releasing...	1

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