BMW X3 owners have reported 97 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (77 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering failed (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
We were driving on a feeder about to enter a freeway when we were in the middle of the lane, the car jerked hard to the left pulling the vehicle over almost colliding with a large curb. We jerked the wheel back to correct it, but the pull was forceful and unexpected, and could have easily made us Read details...
While driving the steering completely locked with a message "chassis stabilization malfunction. . . . ". Almost had a major accident. Took it to the dealer and they diagnosed the problem as the electronic steering failed and needs to be replaced. Read details...
My wife was driving the vehicle on the highway, and the power steering failed causing a loss of control of the vehicle. Luckily she was not injured and the vehicle drifted to the right hand lane and off onto the shoulder. Read details...
~while driving, the steering wheel seized. We were unable to control the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the power steering pump/motor and rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Read details...
Twice now while driving the car it just completely stopped. No warning at all. Just came to a complete stop as I was driving. There were no warning lights, just happened. The first time was on a busy road, the second was on a much less busy street close to my home. Read details...