2003 BMW E36 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 BMW E36, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw s10 (na). The contact purchased aftermarket chrome rims online. While driving 75 MPH, the rims separated from the tires and shattered into several pieces. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it currently remains. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 63,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10200209, filed 2007-08, 63,000 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2003 BMW E36
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW E36
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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