Underbody Shield Problems of BMW 323

After 6 months of squeaking & rattling sounds coming from the rear of my vehicle, I was driving on CA route 10 when I noticed the sounds were becoming more prevalent, as the car's handling began to feel loose. I reduced speed for the remainder of the trip, fearing loss of control of the vehicle, and upon arriving home had my vehicle inspected by beverly hills BMW, where they told me that my vehicle's subframe was damaged to the extent that the car was "not road worthy" ([xxx]) and I was advised to have the vehicle towed out of the shop. I contacted BMW customer service agent [xxx], who informed me that BMW had a program (that I believe is part of a settlement agreement of a class action lawsuit), in which they recognized there was a problem with some of the early e46 BMW models' sub-frames and offered to have them inspected & in some cases would pay for the cost of the repair. BMW chose to deny me repair, citing that they had mailed me a letter about the program previously (that I had never received) & that the program had now ended. After having my vehicle repaired by an independent party, I contacted[xxx]to see if BMW would reimburse me for some of my costs of repair and car rental, seeing as how they were a fraction of the quote from BMW. She told me to forward my invoices ($2207. 70 in total) to her email, which I did. Despite 3 follow-up emails, 3 voice mails, and one certified letter, I have received no further communication from BMW. The mechanical / structural integrity of a vehicle's frame, or sub-frame, should never be compromised by regular use. Having a defective sub-frame in a car manufactured in the last 80 years is wholly unacceptable and constitutes a need for investigation concerning a potential recall, rather than some manufacturer-controlled program with time limits that affect the safety of its customers. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Rear subframe mounts defect.

Rear sub-frame has cracked. Our 1999 323i model has 103,000 miles and apparently it is a common problem. Called BMW USA n. A. To have an inspector check the car on 3/21/07 and was told to get the car to the dealer. The dealer said we have to make an appointment, and to date, despite numerous phone calls, we still do not have an appointment. Apparently, this is a common problem with 1999-2005 323i models. The car has been modified by thickening the metal on newer models. There should be a recall since this is a manufacturing defect.

2000 BMW 323 ci - the rear sub frame mount tore loose from the car. Took vehicle to a mechanic and he said this was a common problem for this year, make and model. While driving, it was making a popping noise from the rear of the vehicle, and that was why the consumer took it to the mechanic. This was the first time that had any problem like this with this car. The cost will be $2500-$3000. Too vehicle to dealer to have it repaired. The consumer did research and there were no recalls on this car.

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Rear subframe has torn away from the frame of the car.

Clunking noise from left rear underside of vehicle. Has to do with subframe and members, I. E. , mounting point where subframe is attached to tears away from the rest of the sheet metal that forms the underside of the vehicle.