2002 BMW M3 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,602miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 BMW M3, 10% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,602 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.
“I took my car into the Bmw dealer for a inspection, they found the subframe/trunk floor was cracking and would not be able to put my car on a vehicle lift for further inspection and advised me it may not be safe to drive. Looking into this online this seems to be a common saftey problem with these cars.”
NHTSA complaint #10479377, filed 2012-10, 115,000 miles“Inspection at dealer, Bmw of peabody, 221 andover street, peabody ma 01960, found both rear springs broken. I was told that this is quite normal for Bmw 3 series. I believe that broken rear springs could contribute to loss of control and possible injury to persons.”
NHTSA complaint #10401828, filed 2011-05, 84,204 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10040853Jul 1, 2011Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. When turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW M3
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW M3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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