Suspension Problems of BMW 325

BMW 325 owners have reported 40 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension coil springs (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of BMW 325

The Suspension problem

Stall limps   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Tl the contact owns a 2003 BMW 325ci. While the vehicle was being inspected by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the rear driver's side coil spring was fractured. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. On several occasions, while driving at high speeds, the vehicle vibrated. The contact also stated that the driver and passenger side air bag indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the bushings on the front axle   Read details...

The Sway Bar problem

Suspension- sway bars, bushings, every part of suspension breaking. Brakes-emergency brake does not work. Lighting-issues with headlamps. Rearview mirror-defective, not clear enough to see out of. Airbags-replaced, but when the car was impacted the roll bars deployed while the airbags did not.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Springs problem

My dealer said a rear spring in my used BMW is cracked. The other rear spring has been replaced with an after market spring. I see on the internet that my type BMW has many problems with rear cracked springs.   Read details...




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