1972-1974 · 3 model years
BMW 2002 Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the BMW 2002 across 3 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1972 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 2002 problems
BMW 2002 recalls 2
Latest 2002 complaints
I purchased a disc brake caliper set manufactured/remanufactured by cardone on 7-12-2001. On 7-16-2001 at my local dealer. After installation the left brake caliper failed catastropically during the technicians test drive upon the second application of the brakes. Fortunately, the technician was driving slow and was able to avoid collision. Upon return to the dealership the technician reinspected the brake calipers and found the remanufactured left front brake caliper failed because of crack completely across...
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the cross section of the metal caliper itself. The technician removed the defective caliper and I returned it to discount auto parts store in callaway fl, who in-turn was to return the caliper to cardone. I contacted, via e-mail, cardone, which has its corporate headquarters in philadelphia pa. Their website touts how expert done their products are and they site various awards for quality. Well, I am not pleased with the quality nor the fact that if this brake caliper had succeeded in passing my technicians test drive and then failed on the road-- I would have lost all brake hydralics in matter of seconds on hard braking and would have certainly had a collision. Cardone's response to date has not seemed to be one of serious interest. One note about my auto-- this a showroom condition classic car meticulously maintained since I purchased it in 1972.*Ak
Questions about the BMW 2002
Which BMW 2002 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1972 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1972 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common BMW 2002 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (1) most often.
How many recalls does the BMW 2002 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all BMW 2002 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data