Power Window Problems of BMW 323

BMW 323 owners have reported 12 problems related to power window (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Window problem of the 2000 BMW 323

Failure Date: 11/02/2012

Was trying to reverse n it wouldn't it periodically won't reverse until car warms up. Window won't go up without manually pulling it up.

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2 Power Window problem of the 2000 BMW 323

Failure Date: 06/26/2006

Window regulator broke and had to be replaced. This was the 2nd one of the oem regulators that had to be replaced since buying the car brand new.

3 Power Window problem of the 2000 BMW 323

Failure Date: 06/20/2006

323i BMW 4 door, 2000. Major problem with all my power windows going out. The service rep at the dealer just shrugs his shoulders and says "it happens". I said that four power windows to go out in six years is excessive. Three of which are hardly ever used since I am the only one ever in the car. He replied that you don't buy a BMW to be easy on the checkbook. I said I bought one because I thought they were reliable. He acted like this happens all the time. 6/20/06 right rear window regulator went out $394. 16, 9/2/04 drivers window regulator went out $340. 43, 10/27/03 passenger window regulator went out approx. $350, 10/27/03 sunroof window failed and they did a temporary fix at a cost of $264. 54 and said it was not guaranteed. It would cost an additional $1665! apparently all the sliders were broken. I probably only opened the sunroof a dozen times in the three year period, this should not have gone out with such little use. None of these were covered under warranty since they all occurred three years after I bought the car new. I have had many other things go out in this car costing close to $10,000 to repair in the past six years. Seems excessive to me. Last time I commented on this the customer service rep said quote "it will only get worse from here". I will not be buying another BMW.

4 Power Window problem of the 2000 BMW 323

Failure Date: 08/26/2005

Window regulator. Left rear went out, and had to be replaced. Window was scratched when assembly broke.

5 Power Window problem of the 2000 BMW 323

Failure Date: 06/20/2004

(1) there have been no events that have lead up to the failure. (2) the window regulators are failing on all windows. The repair shops who have fixed the regulators thus far have both claimed that all of the regulators for the BMW e46 will fail, that they've had dozens of visitors for this reason. --a) driver's side, front window - failed and fixed --b) driver's side, back window - failed and fixed --c) passenger's side, front window - failed (3) fixed 2 of the 3 that have broken so far. The fourth window (passenger's side, rear) is beginning to make the cracking noises associated with a broken regulator, as well. (3).

6 Power Window problem of the 2000 BMW 323

Failure Date: 08/24/2003

In spite of hardly ever using the windows, I have had to replace 2 window regulators at my cost. Dealer states that the regulators are not covered by the cpo and also states that the window regulators is a known problem in the 3 series and also in the 5 series. Very unsatisfied with quality of vehicle.

7 Power Window problem of the 2000 BMW 323

Failure Date: 07/18/2003

Consumer states molding inside the windows was falling down. Dealer fixed it twice, and problem still recurring.

8 Power Window problem of the 2000 BMW 323

Failure Date: 09/16/2001

Window regulators have been replaced two to three times on all four windows. All repairs complete by south motors BMW service department except third repair on front passenger window completed by braman BMW. Service advisor admits that this is a known problem on this model due to a bad supplier. The vehicle has been serviced 5 times for this problem.

9 Power Window problem of the 2000 BMW 323

Failure Date: 10/02/2000

The contact owns a 2000 BMW 323i. The contact stated that the front driver and front passenger side power windows failed to close. The contact also stated that the engine rpms increased abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the repairs were unknown. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 500.

10 Power Window problem of the 2000 BMW 323

Failure Date: 03/16/2000

Window regulator broke, causing windows to be inoperative. Regulator has broken 6 times. Consumer said it was a manufacturer's defect.

11 Power Window problem of the 1999 BMW 323

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

All door windows make a rattleing sound since around 10,000 miles. They have changed the motors but those also work for 2-4 months and the same sound comes back . The motors are over pressurised and if I let it down very very slighyly, the sound cuts down to almost 75%. The lining is also defective as it needs constant special german lubrication,which works about 2 weeks and that makes the doors glass quite. It"s very annouying. BMW has still not come up with a permanant fix for this. Last week I test drove 4 of the x3 2. 5 as well as the 3. 0 and 3 of the 4 already are making this noise with the cars having from 80 to 200 miles on them. I had their mechanic and the sales people drive these car with me and they also aknowledge the noise along with the moon roof defective sound for which I was told they have an open campaine.

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12 Power Window problem of the 1999 BMW 323

Consumer called complaining about rear passenger window problems . Manufacturer was contacted, and didn't want to do anything about it.


Other Common Visibility related problems of BMW 323

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Window problems
12
Windshield problems
2
Visibility problems
1
Windshield Wiper/washer problems
1
Wiper problems
1

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