| Issue ID | 382247 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 767173 |
| Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | M3 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 07/08/26 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | As an owner of this vehicle i am concerned by the safety, reliability and resale value issues raised by over 80 engine failures. These have been catalogued at url http://members. Roadfly. Com/jason/m3engines. Htm. Please investigate. Nlm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 80 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN RAFAEL, CA |
| VIN pattern | NUMEROUSXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/01/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | RWD |
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