2007 BMW X3 problems
The 2007 BMW X3 has 132 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (31%) concerns engine. Next are air bags (28%) and seats (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 132 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 31% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 12
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 51 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 51 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 110,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 124,000 miles (13 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 12 complaints mention a fire; 7 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2007 ranks 20th most-complained-about out of 22 model years of the BMW X3 with enough data (2 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Vehicle was parked at ski resort since about noon/12pm. Outside tempurature between 24f & 35f. Started vehicle about 4:20pm. Warmed up engine to just under normal operating tempurature. Proceeded to put vehicle in gear & turned on vehicle heater to 91f full speed (auto)circulate, followed by both driver and passenger seat heaters (to level 3 of 3 green lights on button). Drove 15MPH speed limit & after about 3 minutes, less than 1/4 of a mile.
The contact owned a 2007 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at mid-range speed, another vehicle ran a two-way stop sign and hit the front end of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. A police report was filed. The contact and his wife were taken to the hospital where his wife was treated for an injury to her foot (foot location unknown) and the contact was treated for the pain in his back and neck. He was also treated for respiratory issues related to his defibrillator.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH the vehicle T-bone crashed into the side of a tractor trailer. During the crash the front driver side and passenger side airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained head, neck, back and internal injuries and the front passenger sustained head, neck, back and leg injuries. No further information was available. Both occupants were transported to the hospital. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle towed away.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW x3. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook and various warning indicators illuminated. The hazard lights were activated and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact also stated that a burning odor emitted through the vents. The contact waited for a moment, restarted the vehicle, and drove to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankcase needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer.
When I attempt to accelerate in my 2007 BMW x3, it appears to skip. Also, when it is time for the gear to change, it does not change at the appropriate time.