Body problems of the 2000 BMW 323

Seven problems related to body have been reported for the 2000 BMW 323. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2018

Takata recall. There has been numerous issues with the integrity of the subframe of this particular model and year of BMW. It experiences rust issues frequently. I need to replace subframe do to this and will not pass inspection because of this issue. This has happened over the years, it has not been stationary or anything of that matter. It has been used as a daily driver, as that should not happen to a daily driver subframe, specially from a BMW.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2017

Rear subframe body has separated from subframe mounting support. The chassis is no longer properly attached to the frame. The tied down bolts have sheared off. This is a major safety defect.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2014

I was unaware of the previous defect notices about the frame / body having a weak spot and was driving at 40 mph when my rear shock and the part that holds the shock in place went through the metal frame ripping the metal away and allowing the shock to puncture through the frame just below the trunk area and the car was then inoperable. I was quoted a price for repair of 6500 and was informed of the 2005/2006 lawsuit where BMW was sued for this defect and repaired some cars for a year after the lawsuit ended but this was prior to my purchase of the vehicle and when I contacted BMW of no America headquarters, they asked me to take the car to the nearest BMW dealer and have them do a diagnosis which I immediately did and that cost was over $10k of which BMW offered to pay only 20%. I then took it to another BMW mechanic who repaired it for $3000 and BMW will not pay any part of the bill because it was not done at a dealership, I do not understand how BMW can get away with a defect like this and so many cars affected by it and not have to repair it at their cost? it is their defect.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2013

The contact owns a 2000 BMW 323i. The contact stated that while accelerating, an abnormal sound came from the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who advised the contact that the sub frame was damaged. The contact did not call the manufacturer or take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The failure mileage was 200,000.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2012

All passenger doors fail to open (even manually) due to a faulty gm5 (computer) or door lock actuator resulting in a hazard if there were to be a fire or accident.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2011

Heard loud noises coming from rear end of vehicle. Upon inspection by repair facility it was determined that the rear drivers side subframe mount had pulled away from the body, a large tear is present in the body panel on either side of the subframe mount. Repair facility indicated the risk is that the car may not respond as expected in an emergency or evasive action. Form would not allow me to complete VIN, last character is a 2.

7 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2009

My 2000 BMW 323i has sub frame fractures as defined in a class action lawsuit against BMW. In the settlement, BMW has agreed to inspect and repair all effected vehicles. The dealer told me my car was unrepairable and offered me a cash settlement well below avg trade-in value. I want my car fixed.


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