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Common Problems with 2002 BMW M3

Retrospectively, the 2002 BMW M3 had 21 complaints, and 19% of issues had something to do with POWER TRAIN problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2002 BMW M3?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2002 BMW M3 fall into the category of POWER TRAIN. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

POWER TRAIN 4 AIR BAGS 4 SUSPENSION 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 VISIBILITY 1 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 TIRES 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 ENGINE 1

Worst 2002 BMW M3 Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

SIDE/WINDOW
2002 BMW M3 May 28, 2005 Victims: 1 Mileage: 60000 miles

Dt: drivers side door air bag deployed while driving for no reason. there was no accendent, no pot hole, and no objects were hit. took to dealer on...

ENGINE
2002 BMW M3 August 4, 2003 Mileage: 15000 miles

Multiple problems with the vehicel. the engine was replaced at 16000, the transmission (smg) was re[;aced at 20000, now the engine rev high at idel an...

REAR
2002 BMW M3 June 23, 2008 Mileage: 84000 miles

After 2.5 years of ownership of vehicle a slight "clunk" coming from the rear of the vehicle is noticed when moving forward from a stop some times. w...