Issue ID | 840525 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10378527 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 5 SERIES |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 22/11/10 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car check engine light came on, reduced power on dash, and sluggish. Towed car to dealer, replaced spark plugs and high pressure fuel pump. Check engine light came on again, took to dealer, needed pressure sensor. This has occurred 4 times now, dealer states this is ongoing problem with this engine, and have i would have to bring the vehicle in whenever this occurred, no loaner car available. I do not feel safe in the vehicle when this occurs. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ORLANDO, FL |
VIN pattern | WBANW13528CXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 20/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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