Four problems related to wiper have been reported for the 2007 BMW 328. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. While the contact's husband was cleaning the windshield, he noticed the seal around the glass that secured it was peeling and had cracks. The contact stated that a chunk of the black seal was crumbling off. The vehicle was taken to d-patrick BMW showroom (200 n green river rd, evansville, in 47715, (812) 473-6590) where the contact was informed that if they removed the windshield to repair the failure, it could be a 50/50 chance the windshield could break and the contact would need to pay out of pocket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,774.
The rear view mirror ball and socket joint is loose. The rear view mirror can move out of the set position by its own weight, particularly when warm, or when driving over bumps. This impares the ability to use the mirror when driving.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. While driving 70 mph, the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated and the windshield wipers started to activate independently. The contact also stated that the ignition had difficulty switching into the on position. The contact also stated that the door locks would also work independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
I was driving home on the highway during a rainstorm when the 4x4, breaks warning came on. The handling immediately was affected. I didnt feel the traction I was used to and breaking became dangerous. I wanted to pull over but the breaks made the car stop too abruptly, causing me to skid on the wet road. Had the highway been busier I'm sure I would've been in a serious accident. I consider myself very lucky. I took my car to a local mechanic. I was told that it was the transfer case actuator gear. It's plastic and the intense heat causes it to fail. I was told this problem is very common. . . . So much that the replacements are made of of a different composite and more heat resistant. My question is why do I have to pay for a gear that is recognized as faulty. If the replacements are better than the original then obviously BMW recognizes that too. This is becoming way to common for BMW not to react.