Vehicle Speed Control Problems of BMW 323

BMW 323 owners have reported 8 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's speed control linkage (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of BMW 323

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

- the contact stated that the 2003 BMW 323i runs rough once the vehicle starts up. The vehicle reaches a speed of 35-40 mph, the vehicle started accelerating on its own. The contact stated that the she had to pull over to the side of the road and restart the vehicle in order for the vehicle not to   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

Throttle control linkages broke while driving 75 mph. This caused lost of power to the engine/brakes and steering.   Read details...

The Car Throttle Sticking problem

Throttle will stick irregularly without warning . Dealer has attempted to fix defect 3 times, but couldn't determine cause. Also factory representative came out to look at vehicle, but did not determine cause.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

I was backing out of a driveway, and the vehicle rpm's - on their own - suddenly increased to a very high rpm. The vehicle accelerated as I was backing up, causing me to rear end a parked car across the street.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

While driving vehicle about 55 mph driver took foot off the gas pedal. Then stepped on brake pedal again and vehicle suddenly accelerated from 55 to 80 mph. Consumer had to keep foot on the brake pedal to stop vehicle.   Read details...




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