BMW 3 Series problems reported in Washington
26 of the 1,149 complaints filed about the BMW 3 Series came from Washington, most often about the airbags.
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.
26
Complaints from Washington
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2006
Worst model year
What failed
Airbags
7
26.9%
Equipment & Accessories
2
7.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
7.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
7.7%
Lights
2
7.7%
Electrical System
2
7.7%
Other & Unspecified
1
3.8%
Doors, Latches & Locks
1
3.8%
Seats
1
3.8%
Wheels
1
3.8%
Suspension
1
3.8%
Body & Structure
1
3.8%
By model year
2000 3 Series
2
7.7%
2001 3 Series
1
3.8%
2002 3 Series
4
15.4%
2004 3 Series
2
7.7%
2006 3 Series
10
38.5%
2007 3 Series
2
7.7%
2008 3 Series
1
3.8%
2009 3 Series
3
11.5%
2013 3 Series
1
3.8%
Cities reporting most
DES Moines
6
23.1%
Redmond
4
15.4%
Seattle
4
15.4%
Bellingham
2
7.7%
Bothell
2
7.7%
Woodinville
2
7.7%
Kenmore
1
3.8%
Pasco
1
3.8%
Port Orchard
1
3.8%
Lynnwood
1
3.8%
Olympia
1
3.8%
Kent
1
3.8%