Rear Suspension problems of the 1998 BMW M3

Two problems related to rear suspension have been reported for the 1998 BMW M3. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2006

1) normal vehicle operation 2) left rear strut-tower failure resulting in penetration of strut and spring and failure of rear suspension. Could have resulted in loss of control and accident. 3) repairs pending. Known issue w/ BMW e-36's.

2 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2003

The shock wells rusted and cracked making shocks protrude out of it's mounts.




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