Issue ID | 1022448 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10551921 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X3 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 23/10/13 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I noticed water on the garage floor about a week ago and that the coolant was low. I took it to bmw dealer expecting a radiator leak. I was told that all 4 aluminum support bolts had been sheared and that the engine was resting on the water pump causing the leak. The solution, while covered by my extended warranty, is still costing me $50 deductible and another $200 or so to flush and replace the coolant (which was caused by the water pump damage). If i didn't have the warranty and was forced to pay for the labor, bolts, support brackets and a water pump - i would be even more irate that bmw hasn't issued a recall on this well known issue. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GENEVA, IL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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