Car Stall Problems of BMW 330

BMW 330 owners have reported 17 problems related to car stall (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Stall problem of the 2001 BMW 330

Failure Date: 01/14/2018

The spark plugs and coils that where installed in my BMW at the BMW service center did not work proplerly or where installed properly they didn't even give me a warranty time frame it only ran 4,000 more miles since they did a service on it my car just stoped working it wouldn't turn on anymore I don't want this happening to anyone else they put my life at risk and anyone in the car with me or around it could have just stoped in the middle of the street but thankfully I was at a parking lot I just would like the BMW service center to be more cautious about what they do and to repair my car the right way they used parts that stoped working.

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2 Car Stall problem of the 2006 BMW 330

Failure Date: 08/06/2017

While doing a valve cover replacement for broken aluminium bolts, which caused a leak, discovered that the three aluminium head bolts are also broken. The fourth of these was found to be broken and replaced. This known problem on this motor, the n52 six cylinder 3. 0 liter motor, caused by inadequate bolts installed at the factory. BMW updated the bolts and torque specs for the motor, but has never formally (at least publicly) recognized the issue. Looking on message boards this is a common problem occurring with these cars that is caused by a manufacturing defect rather than simply time and age. There are many reports of these bolts being found broken at 35 - 50k miles.

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3 Car Stall problem of the 2004 BMW 330

Failure Date: 09/01/2004

While stopped, engine speed would drop near or below idle. Happened after cold engine start or while warm after driving (both no-traffic and high-traffic). Twice the car actually stalled (in garage and at traffic light). Rough idle can be felt in pedals and (6-speed manual) shifter. See also odi ids 10064475,10062056,10064439.

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4 Car Stall problem of the 2004 BMW 330

Failure Date: 06/15/2004

The vehicle stalled while driving at a low speed of 20 mph or less. The has vehicle has been to the dealer on two separate occasions, however the mechanic was unable to correct the problem. Please provide any further information.

5 Car Stall problem of the 2001 BMW 330

Failure Date: 05/09/2004

I drive a 2001 BMW 330i. It stalled on me a few times already. One time, I was slowing down to make a turn and it stalled on me while the car was slowing down. Also, sometimes the accelerator hesitates on me, and it happened twice when I was crossing an intersection and almost got into an accident because of it.

6 Car Stall problem of the 2003 BMW 330

Failure Date: 04/27/2004

No events leading to failure car will randomly stall when stopped. Problem continues to persist nothing has been done. BMW claims there is no problem.

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7 Car Stall problem of the 2003 BMW 330

Failure Date: 04/26/2004

Car has stalled twice for no apparent reason. Car has consistent rough idle and verges on stalling at times.

8 Car Stall problem of the 2004 BMW 330

Failure Date: 04/21/2004

2004 BMW 330ci 6 speed manual - 3. 0l inline 6 cyl. Intermittent problem - idle becomes erratic and car stalls. This has happened approx 6-8 times over 8 months/5000 miles. Normally happens on warm days and at a stop light/stop sign. It once happened in the middle of a turn which caused me to lose power steering. Dealer has seen the car 3+ times and updated idle control valve, and engine software but problem persists. It is very intermittent and doesn't throw any computer fault codes.

9 Car Stall problem of the 2003 BMW 330

Failure Date: 04/15/2004

My 2003 BMW 330i zhp has a rough idle and occasionally stalls. I've had it serviced 3 times, but issue still not resolved.

10 Car Stall problem of the 2003 BMW 330

Failure Date: 03/28/2004

2003 330i zhp (performance package) : 6k miles. . . Car idle's rough and stalls occasionally. Dealer / service had no error reports in the computer, said they could do nothing about it. Problem continues. . .

11 Car Stall problem of the 2004 BMW 330

Failure Date: 02/28/2004

Car stalled several times at red lights. Rpm dropped with no warning. Also experience rough idling when at complete stop.

12 Car Stall problem of the 2003 BMW 330

Failure Date: 11/11/2003

I am experiencing a stalling problem with my 2003 BMW 330i. At a stop light the car has a very rough idle and has stalled numerous times. I have brought the car to the dealer numerous times to have this problem resolved, and nothing has been done about it. This problem is happening on almost every 330i, as evidenced on numerous internet bulletin boards (including bimmerfest. Com and bimmerforums. Com) but BMW refuses to acknowledge the problem. This problem causes a safety hazard, as the stalling as left me stranded at an intersection in the past with traffic flowing around me as I attempt to restart.

13 Car Stall problem of the 2003 BMW 330

Failure Date: 09/18/2003

There is a problem with the BMW 3. 0l engine where idling once the engine is warmed-up is usually very rough in the range of 500-700 rpm. There is also a tendency to dip below 500 rpm and stall out. This started happening when the car only had 700 miles on it. I consider the stall a failure.

14 Car Stall problem of the 2004 BMW 330

Failure Date: 08/04/2003

Engine power failure and heavily distorted windshield on a 2004 BMW 330ci. Repeated failure of engine power without warning (twice in an itersection). BMW replaced eng. Computer, then installed new software after second incident. Rough idle and surging continues and gas mileage in city dropped to 12. 6-13 mpg. Additionally the windshield is heavily distorted. BMW replaced it with an equally distorted one and the fse said"all 3 series windshields are distorted,worse on the x3". It is like driving in the rain without wipers. In both cases the BMW fse has stated the " there is nothing more to be done". This is the real BMW warranty service. This lemon is unsafe to drive.

15 Car Stall problem of the 2002 BMW 330

Failure Date: 09/15/2002

Consumer states while drivng, vehicle stalled. Checked by dealer who replaced a throttle component. Vehicle stalled again while driving and dealer replaced component for a 2nd time. Dealer advised consumer that fuel injection system failed. Nlmthe throttle body has been replaced.

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16 Car Stall problem of the 2001 BMW 330

Failure Date: 06/01/2002

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the vehicle stalled. The dealership is aware of the problem. The consumer states that the vehicle will occasionally stall while driving. (happens weekly) the consumer has taken the vehicle in for repairs, but they could not duplicate the problem.

17 Car Stall problem of the 2004 BMW 330

Vehicle experienced rough idle which cause it to stall at intersections, stop lights, etc. . .


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