2000 BMW 3 Series structure problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2000 BMW 3 Series — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The left rear subframe mount torn away from the vehicle unibody/frame mounting location. The rear body metal fatigue was caused from loading and unloading of the drive train due to an engineering design defect. This occurred under normal driving conditions and is a known defect by bmw. A class…”
filed Aug 16, 2013
“I heard a squeaking noise coming from the rear end, took it to my mechanic, and was told the subframe has torn off of the rear suspension. He checked to see if there is a recall, but none has been found. He did notice online that this has been an ongoing problem, with many complaints, and that a…”
filed Nov 18, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other 3 Series years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 3 Series | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 3 Series | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 3 Series | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 3 Series | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 3 Series | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 3 Series | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 3 Series | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 3 Series | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 3 Series | 5 | 7% |
| 2002 3 Series | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 3 Series | 2 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 BMW 3 Series
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.