Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 1998 BMW Z3. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic stability control (asc) (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Automatic Stability Control (asc) problems |
The BMW e36 Z3 1996-2002 (I have the 1998 1. 9) are prone to having a separation of the rear subframe from the differential causing the drivetrain to hang off the vehicle and/or rip out of the trunk's weak aluminum sheet subframe. Read details...
Accident occurred when rear of car slid left during turn while driving at 30-40 mph. Automatic traction control (atc) did not engage as it was supposed to, allowing slide to continue. Driver properly corrected steering. Car overcorrected with the rear of the car sliding to the right. Read details...