Frame And Members Problems of BMW 323

2000 BMW 323i. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sub-frame issues. The consumer stated it was a known defect. BMW offered to pay 25% of the cost. However, the consumer requested they pay 50% of the cost.

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The contact owns a 1999 BMW 323i. While the vehicle was being serviced for an unrelated repair, the contact was notified that the rear subframe was separating due to corrosion. The technician stated that the subframe needed to be replaced and advised the contact not to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 160,000. . . Updated 08/11/14 the consumer stated the rear of the vehicle would shake paired with a banging noise. Updated 08/20/2014.

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The contact owns a 1999 BMW 323i. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise from the rear driver¿s side of the vehicle while shifting gears. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who inspected the area and noticed that the rear sub frame was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and recommended that the contact take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 229,000.

Have been informed by my mechanic that my subframe is failing on the rear end of my BMW. He pulled a report saying that a lawsuit has been filed against BMW but no recall had been issued (I. E, a 'silent' recall). His words: "man you're totally screwed. " my reading of the lawsuit is that there was a limited time to seek redress from BMW; having just found out about the problem, I'm having a hard time imagining how something that apparently is epidemic in 3-series Bmws and can cause catastrophic failure (in one case, apparently locking up the brakes and causing the car to come to a screeching halt) has not resulted in a recall of model with mandatory repairs! again, I'm not a lawyer but my reading of the document my mechanic showed me seems to reveal an enormous Dodge by BMW in limiting the time frame during which one can have them repair the problem! my internet search this weekend shows that there are many others with the same complaint, people describing loss of control of their cars, etc. , and of course I'm not in the drive this thing anymore. It seems the serious nature of potential problems and obvious defect in manufacturing should warrant some sort of mandatory redress by the manufacturer. (my car has never been used in racing or extreme activities, just highway driving, mostly for commute. ) had I not asked him to check the cause of the squeaking in the rear, my 1st notice of this could well have been a loss of control of the vehicle.

BMW e46 subframes are made with a defective material. Over time the subframe cracks. Mine has cracked.

The contact owns a 1999 BMW 323i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds he noticed a squeaking noise coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised him that the sub-frame was not attached to the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that they would install a frame. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle without the sub frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered to pay a portion of the repairs. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 8/29/11 updated 10/03/11.

My subframe is damage underneath the rear carrier. I noticed when I was driving I heard a loud knock in the back. It sounded so bad I went into an auto shop to have it checked out. They said it was a recall and to take it to the dealer. So I went to the dealer and they said it was not a recall but a class action suit. Meaning they would repair it but I had to come up with a vehicle for 2 weeks while they repaired it. I can't afford the rental, so they let me drive off with my vehicle in very very poor condition. I have heard of the subframe being an issue with my car and was wondering if it were a problem, why haven't it made the recall list. It will end up killing someone if it's not taken care of. Specially if a dealer is letting me take it back because they can't afford to give me a loaner car for two weeks while it is getting fixed (because it isn't a recall they implied). So here I'm complaining to you, were I hope god somehow touches you enough to make a few 100,000 people much safer by making this a recall. For it surly is unsafe as said by many mechanics (even the dealer ships mechanic said it was unsafe to drive it). But because I can't afford a rental with a new baby, and many bills. . . I'm still driving this 2000 BMW 323i and I will until I can either afford the two week rental or someone helps my situation. All parts are available, and would be replaced by the dealer at their expense (in other words. A big cover-up). But because it isn't a recall, they let me drive away because they wouldn't give me a rental in replace of the failed BMW. . . . I have the inspection copy from dealer stating below; campaign subframe recall is due damage found underneath rear carrier, requires bodyshop attention. If they are calling it a recall then why isn't it on the recall list? and if it went to a class action lawsuit, and lost. . . Why is it still not a recall if its happening to many of these cars, and a very big danger while driving? something needs to be done!.

1: the rear of the car felt loose and sloppy while driving. But didn't perform to unusually. 2: the rear subframe ripped out of the sheet metal it was attached to leaving a gaping hole in the underbody of the car, and rendering the car undrivable. The passenger side of the car sat about 1. 5" lower than the drivers side in the rear. Also the rear sway bar was hitting on the rear passenger lower control arm, and also in the center on the rear differential mount. 3: nothing has been done to resolve this issue yet.

1999-2005 BMW 3 series has defective rear subframe mounts. My rear sub frame mount of the driver side rear has torn out completely causing the car to constantly clunk and creak.

1) there were no events out of the ordinary leading up to the failure of the rear subframe. All driving was normal in normal conditions. 2)cracked/separated rear subframe, failed due to engineering flaws in design and use of materials. Consequences of this failure could be catastrophic and result in severe injury and or death. 3)I had my car inspected by BMW na at my local BMW dealer. Bmwna agreed that the rear subframe was in fact broken and they would not be willing to participate in the repair of this. Bmwag (germany) has acknowledge this compliant and problem and had ordered a recall for this year the car was manufactured. Problem is currently being corrected with a combination of welding and metal reinforcement plates.

My 2000 BMW 323 cic was shuddering when I drove it. I took it in for repair and they told me that the rear differential had broken away from the subframe. My car has less than 70,000 miles on it and has never been in an accident. The only cause appears to be a defect in the design or manufacturer of this particular car. BMW has recalled this vehicle in germany because of this problem but has not done so here. It will cost me $3,300 to repair the problem and BMW has not agreed to cover it under the warranty.

I'm reporting the manufacturer problem with BMW on the subframes of the 1999 e46 323i. There have been many reports on this matter.

Repetitive vibration in vehicle. The sub-frame had deteriorated and a weld failed. (lawyer on behalf of consumer tony ward. ).

Consumer was concerned that a squeaking noise could be heard while driving at any speed. Vehicle was taken to dealer, who inspected vehicle and found a cracked sub frame.

The subframe cracked which exposed the gas tank. The consumer feels an impact my cause an explosion.