Major Problems with 2000 BMW Z3 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 BMW Z3

2000 BMW Z3 AIR BAGS Victims: 2

2000 BMW Z3 FRONTAL Victims: 1

2000 BMW Z3 SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 1

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Problems with AIR BAGS, FRONTAL and SIDE/WINDOW are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from BMW Z3 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS bmw examined the z3 on august 1 2002 and told me that the force was insufficient to cause a side...	5 ~ 30400 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bag deployed when automobile struck an object under the car while the vehicle was traveling approximately 3 miles per	5 ~ 38660 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS drivers side air bag deployed when a bouncing rock struck under the car the vehicle was traveling approximately 30 mph	3 ~ 21667 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE bmw saw problem at the bmw z-3 homecoming. said if it was not the computer causing the door locks trapping...	3 ~ 23333 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER bmw saw problem at the bmw z-3 homecoming. said if it was not the computer causing the door locks trapping...	3
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger's side shoulder retractor keeps jamming causing a loss of protection. dealer only has unjammed shoulder strap but will not	3 ~ 9000 miles
SUSPENSION bmw saw problem at the bmw z-3 homecoming. said if it was not the computer causing the door locks trapping...	2 ~ 35000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN on the z3 2.3 manual transmission model the computer causes the engine to keep revving after the throttle is released...	2
SEAT BELTS at least 6 times the seat belt on the passenger side has jammed making it impossible to fasten the seat/shoulder...	2 ~ 36000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2000 bmw z3. the contact heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle. a local mechanic stated...	1 ~ 135000 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i have had various problems with my bmw z3 2000''internal water pump failure while on the freeway rattling noises in...	1 ~ 27000 miles
EQUIPMENT niello bmw of sacramento checked my z3 2000 for traction control light is on advise and some fluttering noise came...	1 ~ 51639 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC niello bmw of sacramento checked my z3 2000 for traction control light is on advise and some fluttering noise came...	1 ~ 51639 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN niello bmw of sacramento checked my z3 2000 for traction control light is on advise and some fluttering noise came...	1 ~ 51639 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES both the left front and left rear tires have developed soft spots/bubbles in the sidewall. authorized dealers claim damage from...	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC a grinding sound came from rear brakes. took vehicle to a dealer and dealer replaced rear brakes. currently at 8	1
STRUCTURE bmw saw problem at the bmw z-3 homecoming. said if it was not the computer causing the door locks trapping...	1
STEERING bmw saw problem at the bmw z-3 homecoming. said if it was not the computer causing the door locks trapping...	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM bmw saw problem at the bmw z-3 homecoming. said if it was not the computer causing the door locks trapping...	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING bmw saw problem at the bmw z-3 homecoming. said if it was not the computer causing the door locks trapping...	1
SEATS bmw saw problem at the bmw z-3 homecoming. said if it was not the computer causing the door locks trapping...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT bmw saw problem at the bmw z-3 homecoming. said if it was not the computer causing the door locks trapping...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL bmw saw problem at the bmw z-3 homecoming. said if it was not the computer causing the door locks trapping...	1
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN bmw saw problem at the bmw z-3 homecoming. said if it was not the computer causing the door locks trapping...	1
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING bmw saw problem at the bmw z-3 homecoming. said if it was not the computer causing the door locks trapping...	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on the z3 2.3 manual transmission model the computer causes the engine to keep revving after the throttle is released...	1
POWER TRAIN speedometer shows 6% over actual speed. this is a safty issue due to 1) no accurate speed known 2) driver's...	1

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