2003 Bmw 3-Series Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Bmw 3-Series.
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Complaints
28
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Bmw 3-Series Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:57,750 mi
#22 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:113 mi
#32 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Avg mileage:21,560 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Bmw 3-Series.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 57,750 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 113 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 21,560 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | 44,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | 81,606 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 | 1 | — | 28,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 46,578 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 46,578 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 77,217 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 1 | — | 9,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 28,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi |
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