2002 BMW E36Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2002 BMW E36, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 24, 2007. Updated daily.
Where the 2002 BMW E36 has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2002 BMW E36 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2002 vs. every other E36 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E36 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What E36 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE WINDSHIELD MOLDING IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BREAKING UP AND THE WHOLE WINDSHIELD HAS TO BE REMOVED TO REINSTALL THE MOLDING. PRETTY BIZARRE FOR SUCH AN EXPENSIVE CAR. *TR
I WAS HEARING NOISES COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR TOOK IT INTO BMW, AND THEY SAID THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS CRACKING. THEN THEY PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO! ALSO THE REAR CONTROL ARM BUSHING ARE BAD WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE REAR OR IN REVERSE! *NM
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