2013 BMW X3 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 60 complaints for the 2013 BMW X3, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 11% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Had been driving for approx. 5 minutes in residential area. Check engine light, low oil pressure warning & black smoke thru dashboard. Could see flames under the hood. Within 5-6 minutes car was fully engulfed in flames. Nothing left except for the frame. Total loss, almost no warning.
As I was driving on the highway, I had an alert that said "drive train malfunction" and the vehicle began to slow down. I quickly had to take the upcoming exit. As I was trying to change gears, the car remained in neutral and continued to drive slow. I was able to safely pull over and stop the car. At that point, the vehicle did not turn back on.
Other problems reported for the 2013 BMW X3
- Engine 160 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints
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