Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2012 BMW X3. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering failed (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems | 
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering Is Tight problems | |
| Power Steering Failed problems | 
While driving at highway speeds the steering becomes stiff and sticky causing decreased responsiveness on control of the vehicle. As a result it takes extra effort on traveling in a straight line. Once the sticking is released could cause the driver to overcompensate the steering in one direction Read details...
Electronic steering suddenly fails and car becomes instantly not drivable. Loss of steering control can cause accident. Read details...
Steering is sticky and difficult to control when driving straight on the highway in warmer weather. Read details...