1999 BMW 323I: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 13, 2012 · Body, Suspension · 123,000 miles · CA

After 6 months of squeaking & rattling sounds coming from the rear of my vehicle, I was driving on ca route 10 when I noticed the sounds were becoming more prevalent, as the car's handling began to feel loose. I reduced speed for the remainder of the trip, fearing loss of control of the vehicle, and upon arriving home had my vehicle inspected by beverly hills bmw, where they told me that my vehicle's subframe was damaged to the extent that the car was "not road worthy" ([xxx]) and I was advised to have the vehicle towed out of the shop. I contacted bmw customer service agent [xxx], who informed me that bmw had a program (that I believe is part of a settlement agreement of a class action lawsuit), in which they recognized there was a problem with some of the early e46 bmw models' sub-frames and offered to have them inspected & in some cases would pay for the cost of the repair. Bmw chose to deny me repair, citing that they had mailed me a letter about the program previously (that I had never received) & that the program had now ended. After having my vehicle repaired by an independent party, I contacted[xxx]to see if bmw would reimburse me for some of my costs of repair and car rental, seeing as how they were a fraction of the quote from bmw. She told me to forward my invoices ($2207.70 in total) to her email, which I did. Despite 3 follow-up emails, 3 voice mails, and one certified letter, I have received no further communication from bmw. The mechanical / structural integrity of a vehicle's frame, or sub-frame, should never be compromised by regular use. Having a defective sub-frame in a car manufactured in the last 80 years is wholly unacceptable and constitutes a need for investigation concerning a potential recall, rather than some manufacturer-controlled program with time limits that affect the safety of its customers. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 12, 2011 · Body · 160,000 miles · NJ

The rear driver side sub frame mount tear/ripped from the body. Now it squeaks very loud, vibrates and moves.

Filed Jun 20, 2011 · Body · 196,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw 323i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds he noticed a squeaking noise coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised him that the sub-frame was not attached to the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that they would install a frame. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle without the sub frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered to pay a portion of the repairs. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 8/29/11 *cn updated 10/03/11

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Body · 104,000 miles · TX

Consumer was concerned that a squeaking noise could be heard while driving at any speed. Vehicle was taken to dealer, who inspected vehicle and found a cracked sub frame.

Filed Dec 9, 1999 · Brakes · CA

Vehicles brakes are squeaking upon braking, design characteristic. Nlm