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BMW 3 Series problems reported in New Jersey

51 of the 1,149 complaints filed about the BMW 3 Series came from New Jersey, most often about the electrical system.

Bigger states file more complaints simply for having more drivers. What is worth reading here is the mix — a part that fails in heat, cold or road salt shows up in some states long before others.

Complaints from New Jersey

Crashes

Fires

2006

Worst model year

What failed

Airbags 8 15.7%

Electrical System 8 15.7%

Engine & Cooling 5 9.8%

Acceleration & Cruise Control 4 7.8%

Lights 3 5.9%

Body & Structure 3 5.9%

Brakes 3 5.9%

Steering 3 5.9%

Doors, Latches & Locks 2 3.9%

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 2 3.9%

Fuel & Propulsion 2 3.9%

Transmission & Drivetrain 2 3.9%

By model year

1998 3 Series 2 3.9%

2000 3 Series 5 9.8%

2001 3 Series 1 2.0%

2003 3 Series 2 3.9%

2004 3 Series 2 3.9%

2005 3 Series 1 2.0%

2006 3 Series 19 37.3%

2007 3 Series 6 11.8%

2008 3 Series 3 5.9%

2009 3 Series 4 7.8%

2010 3 Series 3 5.9%

2013 3 Series 3 5.9%

Cities reporting most

Somerville 8 23.5%

MT. Arlington 4 11.8%

Iselin 3 8.8%

Pennsauken 3 8.8%

Sussex 3 8.8%

Perth Amboy 2 5.9%

Columbus 2 5.9%

Union City 2 5.9%

Long Valley 2 5.9%

Clifton 2 5.9%

Warren 2 5.9%

Haddon Heights 1 2.9%

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