Issue ID | 1712040 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11384143 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X3 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 02/05/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My car has suddenly lost power in several occasions nearly causing an accident at 60 mph on one occasion. When power is lost steering seizes up completely. This happens with absolutely no warning whatsoever & my car has started up as though nothing is wrong after. The second issue is so well known it has been labeled as the "terrible triad" ac road all bmw forums, youtube. Twitter, etc. You can find thousands of chats & forums discussing the 3 lights which appear simultaneously due to transfer case actuator & i drive issues. My 4x4 light is on indefinitely & all of the symptoms can be felt. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FLOWER MOUND, TX |
VIN pattern | WBXPC93418WXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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