BMW Z3 owners have reported 18 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Sway Bar problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Automatic Stability Control (asc) problems | |
| Clunking Noise problems |
Component or system failed: the critical safety component that failed—and was deliberately tampered with—is the abs/dsc (anti-lock braking system / dynamic stability control) module. The compromised component is currently on the vehicle and is readily available for physical inspection Read details...
1999 BMW z m roadster rear gearbox(diff) tearing from car. All welds are broken and support is torn in half in places and cracked. Read details...
Sway bar end links came loose. Read details...
I am the original owner of this auto. I noticed a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle on deceleration. Upon inspecting the car, I found that the rear sub frame was almost broker in half. This is the part the holds the entire rear suspension for the car. 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...