Table 1 shows one common suspension related problems of the 1999 BMW 325.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems |
The contact owns a 1999 BMW 325. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle jerked violently into the direction of the sloping road. The sub frame remained partially detached from the vehicle causing the suspension not to properly support the vehicle's movement. In addition, upon acceleration, the sub frame of the vehicle jerked up and down. The contact stated that the brake rotors were damaged on the vehicle due to the rear axel pulling on the rear tire as a result of the loose sub frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was 117,000.