Power Window Problems of BMW 325

Rear right window came off the track and broke window regulator. Replaced window regulator. Technician remarked that both front windows are moving slowly so will need to be replaced soon also.

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On my 325i, I have had three to fix the power window regulator three times for two different windows, today I took it in to fix the problem a fourth time and for the third window. Three of the fixes have been under warranty unfortunately the latest one is not covered. Even under warranty, it is inconvenient and this time when it happened I was four hours away from home and I had to drive with the window down in the cold to get home. Thank goodness it was not raining.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. He stated that the electronic windows broke inside of the door three times. On two occasions the vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. The third and most recent failure has not been repaired. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in so that they could diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 76000.

I've read several same complaints window regulator failure, so am adding this report for record: I have replaced two rarely used rear window regulators that were diagnosed as faulty (both rear door passenger and driver side) on my low mileage 325i 2002 -- each was after warranty expired (dates: 7/07 and 9/09). The window mechanism simply stopped responding/working, produced a grinding noise when deployed, and would not raise back up from a previously working down position. Dealer gave me a 10% labor discount first time and then a 10% each parts and labor discount on second occurrence. Cost averaged at $330+ parts and labor.

Since I have owned my vehicle three of my window regulators have gone out. I have replaced all of them and recently one of the ones replaced, went out again. The only regulator, which hasn't been changed, is making crunching sounds as being rolled up.

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Window regulator on passenger side broken 4x in 4 years always in the summer.

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The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the driver and rear passenger side windows would not open or close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the actuator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.

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Problem summary: window regulator pulley failure. On or about may 2008, depressed switch to let drivers front window down. Upon depressing, a loud cracking noise occurred. Seeing that there was a problem, I depressed the switch again to get the window up. The window would not come up, only the loud noise could be heard. . The window was pulled up manually and stayed in this position until repair. This issue was taken to dealer on June 6, 2008 and according to the dealer the problem was (quote) "'left window regulator pulleys failed. Replaced lf window regulator and nuts'". On or about September 2008, while riding on a calm weather day, I chose to let all the windows down. When the right rear passenger window was depressed, I heard a loud cracking noise as if the window had cracked. When I stopped to examine, I tried to let it up and realized it would not go back up. I realized I had the same issue that occurred in late may08 with the front window. The window was manually pulled up. To date it has not been repaired. On October 10, 2008 while riding out, I chose to let the 3 working windows down to enjoy the air. Around 5:30pm, oct. 10, 08 I pressed the rear passenger left window and all I got was a loud cracking noise as if the window had cracked. I pull to the side of the road and realize that I now have a 3rd window that has not held up in durability. My parents have had a car for 20 years with power windows and never had such an issue. I personally had another vehicle for 11 years that had power windows and never had such an issue. I believe that the window regulator pulley used for this vehicle are defective as they should be able to hold up to normal window usage. This left rear window has not been repaired as of yet.

Rear window regulator failed. Vehicle warranty was expired and window was repaired at dealer. Opposite rear window regulator failed several weeks later. Front window operators move the window slowly and windows need manual assistance (push on glass) to close. Investigated whether new window regulator design has been implemented. Determined that replacement window regulators are identical to original. The design problem stems from the attachment of the window regulator cable ends into plastic retainers. Obviously, during the cycles of window operation, the plastic is over-stressed and fails. Placed written complaint with BMW USA to no avail as the vehicle is no longer under warranty. First window failure was around 50k miles. Remaining window failures were around 90k miles.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. The contact heard a noise coming from the front passenger side window. She took the vehicle to the dealer and it was repaired. However, the driver side window is now making the same noise. The dealer stated that this is a common failure. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 47,800 and failure mileage was 45,000.

I am taking my 2002 BMW 325i into the shop again tomorrow to fix the 4th power window regulator to break on the car since I purchased it last year. These have been covered under the warranty but the frequency at which this failure is occurring suggests a defect. Each time, the same symptoms were present: a loud crunching noise from the window and it gets stuck half way and no longer moves. This time, I had damage to my window tint. I have had to leave it overnight with the window down which is risky. The power regulator was replaced at the dealer each time.

Power window motors have failed in both front windows + right rear, although these windows are seldom used.

The contact owns a 2001 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the rear passenger window regulator failed. The window would open but when attempting to close the window; the contact would have to manually pull the window back up while engaging the power window button. A portion of the regulator fell into the door panel. The front driver side window regulator was previously repaired by an independent mechanic. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2001 BMW 325i. Since the vehicle was purchased, the windows have failed and were replaced on six occasions. The contact stated that the only warning indicator was that the windows would roll up and down very slowly. The second issue is that the window goes into the doorframe during the failure. The VIN, engine size, and transmission type were unknown. The current mileage is 77,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

A total of more than 10 windows regulator has been replaced on the car (all window sides at least 2 each). This is on a car with < 60000 miles. I have spent >1000 dollars replacing these regulators and even the dealers acknowledge that the regulators fail often.

Right rear passenger door window failure (stuck down). At dealer now being fixed. On 11/17/2005; left front driver door window failed stuck down. Replaced door regulator. Sun roof window stuck open; replaced window regulator. Unable to secure vehicle (2002 BMW 325i - 4 door) during times of failures and in case of accident probability of egress through windows doubtful.

I have had four window regulators replaced on my 2002 BMW 325i. My car has less than 16k miles. My friend, who also has a 2002 BMW 325i, recently had three regulators replaced. Unfortunately, her car is no longer under warranty because she has already exceeded the mileage allowance for the warranty. Thus, she had to pay a ridiculous amount of money to have three window regulators replaced. This specific part is clearly a defect.

Front passenger side and rear driver side window regulators have failed and required replacement. The car is out of warranty w/ 65000 miles, therefore replacements were at owner's cost. Now the front driver side window is making the same noises, which means its regulator is about to go.

Dealership replaced five times the rear and front window regulators in the last two years. Once again, rear and front window regulators need to be replaced, but dealer refused to replace them. It will cost consumer about $400. 00.

While driving consumer heard a loud rattling noise coming from the front passenger window. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Drivers side and passenger side window regulators failed twice and back passenger side window regulator failed. All have been replaced since under warranty.

My 2001 BMW 325i has a documented history of more than 15 repairs of window regulators. The original BMW window regulators last for a few months, and fail one after another. On several occasions the failure occurred during a severe rain storm, causing considerable disruption of drivers concentration, as well as car flooding and water damage. I believe it is a vehicle safety issue, which was never corrected by the manufacturer.