Interior Rearview Mirror Problems of BMW 325

The contact owns a 2004 BMW 325i. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear view mirror was leaking inside of the glass, distorting the contacts view. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the rear view mirror needed to be replaced due to leaking gas. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 72,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 BMW 325ci. The contact stated that the rear view mirror was defective, making it difficult to view what was taking place at the vehicles rear. The dealer denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.

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I've noticed some dark to light brown smears or squiggly lines on my rearview mirror. I tried to clean it when I realized that the fault is actually a problem with the mirror. I called the dealer and because the car isn't under warranty it isn't covered yet the part can cost up to $700. 00 without labor. The dealer told me that this is a known issue with the auto dimming fluid leaking/failing in the mirror. I called BMW USA and they currently have no plans to recall the part. I'm dismayed because I have a chevy truck with an auto-dimming mirror that is much older than the car that doesn't have this issue. This seems like a safety hazard to me as the ability to see with the rearview mirror is definitely an issue. I've read on forums that other people with the same model and year are having the same issue only theirs is worse because the fluid has leaked out of the mirror and proceeded to eat through any part of the interior that it drips on. Doesn't that make this a potential health hazard as well since the auto dimming fluid is obviously some type of acid which could also cause a fire if it hits any wiring? I hope that someone looks into this as I've gotten no where with BMW. Thanks!.

Rear view mirror failed. Corrosive fluid leaked out melting plastic shift console and staining passenger seat. Rear view mirror now distorted and unusable. Auto night dimming not operational.

The bottom part of the rearview mirror has become unusable. This is a safety hazard because it is hard to see the vehicles behind us only through the top part of the mirror. It is a auto dimming rearview mirror, and, judging by the postings on the internet, it is a common problem with this type of mirror in Bmws. Replacing it outside the warranty period costs $425 plus tax for the part, not including labor charges. We have had many cars over the years and we never had any trouble with a rearview mirror; we expected better from BMW. We contacted BMW and they said that because the car is outside of the warranty period we would have to pay for it unless BMW is forced to issue a recall for this problem.

While driving, the rear view mirror fell off. A chunk of glass was retained on the rear view mirror attaching bracket. The windshield were the bracket is glued to retain an indenture with the chunk of glass missing just on the inside. No visible damage noticed on the outside of the windshield.

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