| Issue ID | 1457984 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11083091 |
| Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 02/04/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While the car was travelling at a rate of about 45 mph, it did something i never experienced before. It started to shake, sputter and lose power while ascending a on a paved city street that had about a 20 degree uphill grade. The vehicle behind me didn't expect my sudden speed change and nearly rear ended me.. The engine icon appeared on the dash and i sputtered all the way home. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KALAMAZOO, MI |
| VIN pattern | WBAVD53518AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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