Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2001 BMW 330.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems |
2001 BMW 330ci power steering assist fails BMW has several that shaft breaks at any time any speed rendering the car inoperable impossible to steer especially people with arthritis(wife) ; reversing out of drive way 4 mpg.
While driving, the steering shaft failed causing consumer to lose control of vehicle and crash into a parked car. Dealer found the vehicle was bottomed out which caused the steering shaft to break/shatter, letter is written by clarence ditlow from the center of auto safety, consumers name was not given.
Consumer was pulling out of driveway, made a slight turn, and vehicle hit a parked car, consumer has contacted dealership.