Power Train Related Problems of the 2009 BMW X3

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2009 BMW X3.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW X3

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Power Train problems	1
Transfer Case problems	1

Power Train problem #1

Driver side drive shaft fell off while driving on the highway. Very dangerous, merging from one highway in onto another in the middle of gridlock. No lights on prior to failure, just completely snapped off, ripped thru my oil pan and coolant hoses. Was shown the damage when I brought it to a repair shop.

Transfer Case problem #2

Tl the contact owns a 2009 BMW X3. The contact stated that while her son was driving, the rpm revved without warning, and the vehicle independently decelerated. The vehicle was taken to the BMW of lynchburg located at 2643 lakeside dr - #6944, lynchburg, va 24501, where it was diagnosed that the module motor on the 4-wheel drive transfer case disconnected and placed a strain on the drive train. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 79,236.

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