10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,905 miles

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2011 BMW X3 engine problems

engine problem

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2011 BMW X3 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #3

Jun 242016

X3

  • 49,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle is parked on driveway the engine started. Drivetrain malfunction shows with check engine light on. Engine starts but can not put it drive or reverse

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #2

Aug 282015

X3

  • 52,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 bmx X3. While parked, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, a message in the instrument panel indicated that the maximum drive train output was not available. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 232013

X3 6-cyl

  • 26,907 miles
A quick acceleration from zero, at about 25 mph there was a loud noise from the engine. It sounded like a spring being unwound. No lights came on, however I called service center at dealership where I purchased it. I was told if no warning lights on, then everything must be ok. A few minutes later the engine light came on and a warning was displayed on the screen: "drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Have your system checked at your service center." I called back to service center and was told it was safe to drive home as it was in limp mode. Called BMW assist and they came and got vehicle. Once at service center they stated the clamp holding the air intake for the turbo had come off. They put clamp back on.

- Savannah, GA, USA

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