NHTSA — Structure: Body Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
164,000 miles

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1999 BMW 323 body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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1999 BMW 323 Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 212015

323 6-cyl

  • 148,000 miles

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My 1999 323I caught fire immediately after turning off the ignition switch once parked.there was a loud "snap", followed by large flames coming from around the hood and front wheel wells. The police and fire department arrived within 5-7 minutes (fortunately they are both located less than 1 mile away). Once the fire was put out, my car's front 1/2 was melted into my parking space. It was a complete loss and I am expecting that my auto insurance will pay very little; regardless that the car was in very good condition prior to this incident.

- Atlantic Beach, FL, USA

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problem #1

Dec 132011

323 6-cyl

  • 180,000 miles
The subframe has ripped away from the floorpan. Through investigation this has been determined to be a very common failure on E46 BMW 3 series. This should be a mandatory recall by BMW to fix this issue. The subframe should last the life of any car.

- Clovis, CA, USA

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