Visibility Problems of BMW 328

BMW 328 owners have reported 55 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (31 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power window (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of BMW 328

The Wiper problem

The wipers will wipe 5-6 times then stop. Sometimes mid windshield. Does not reset at any setting on the washer arm. Leads to an urgent stop on side of the road. It is available for inspection. I have tested while sitting in driveway and it does every time (of the 4 times I tested).   Read details...

The Power Window problem

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the rear windows would open independently while driving various speeds and would not respond to the contact’s attempts to close them. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that the window regulator failed.   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328xi. The contact stated that water leaked through the sun roof into the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 132,000.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the moldings for the front and rear windshields were cracked and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to beverly hills BMW (5070 wilshire blvd, los angeles, CA 90036) where it was diagnosed that the moldings needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Blower problem

Tl the contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact smelled burning wires and stated that the blower motor turned on and off after the vehicle drove over a bump in the road. The symptoms were similar to those listed in NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system).   Read details...




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