BMW 3 Series owners have reported 2 problems related to rear suspension (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving on a smooth road, the rear wheels locked up - without any warning. Car came to a sudden unexpected halt - on it's own. This situation would certainly have resulted in injury/death, had it occured on a highway or other heavily traveled road. Dealer advises that the suspension ripped clear off the frame of the car. Vehicle is not driveable. Have filed a complaint with BMW, but they say it's not covered under warranty - despite this being a 'certified pre-owned BMW'. Car is just sitting at hunterdon BMW in lebanon,NJ.
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Rear suspension failure on e36 BMW. . I have read about this on every BMW forum. . The rear subframe mounts tear the floor sheet metal as they are not properly reinforced. I have owned 4 separate cars with this same problem and I know countless others. . Read more...
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Rear Suspension Springs problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Rear Suspension Coil Springs problems | |
| Automatic Stability Control (asc) problems |