Steering Related Problems of the 2003 BMW M3

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2003 BMW M3.

Table 1. Steering related problems of BMW M3

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Steering Wheel problems	1
Steering Anti-theft Device problems	1

Steering Wheel problem #1

I brought my vehicle to the dealer for a routine oil change. During their vehicle inspection, they discovered the rear coil springs had broken where they seat at the bottom. The service manager told me this is a common problem, because water gets into this area and there are no drain holes, causing the springs to rust and break. This is clearly a design error, leading to broken springs and a potentially unsafe driving situation.

Steering Anti-theft Device problem #2

Steering wheel locked up. Consumer was unable to move the steering wheel. When this happened it tightened to the point that when making a turn it was hard to turn. Its was as if something was holding on to it. This occurrence happens intermittently.

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