Issue ID | 1181582 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10715063 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X3 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 21/08/14 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The bolt holding the timing chain together broke causing the timing chain to break which resulted in complete engine failure. The estimate to repair or replace the engine was $8322. Bmw was contacted to help with the repair costs but refused to help repair the damaged engine. There are numerous reports of other bmw engines and mini cooper engines manufactured by bmw which are having timing chain failure with catastrophic engine damage. I feel there is a design flaw with this engine and bmw should be forced to repair the damage and disclose the number of engine failures related to this design flaw. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61233 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FRONTENAC, MO |
VIN pattern | WBXPA93485WXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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