BMW 330 owners have reported 17 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension lower control arm (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I bought my car in 2023 with 12,000 miles. I currently have 43,000 on it. I don’t drive it hard and have always had the maintenance done. I had my rear brakes replaced today at BMW and I was told my engine mounts have failed and need to be fixed ASAP. Was given a quote of 3000. 00. Read details...
After only 39,000 miles of very gentle driving, the front lower control arm bushings are scrap on my 2001 BMW 330ci. Symptom show up as a jerk on the steering wheel when brakes are quickly applied. Front wheels can also be observed from outside of the vehicle by an onlooker moving within the wheel Read details...
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330xi. The contact stated that the bolt that holds the control arm detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on four occasions for the control arm failure however the failure reoccured all four times the vehicle was repaired. Read details...
Upon test driving on city street this vehicle with a friend and my brother we realized it had a hard limp to the front passenger tire. After returning it to the lot the salesman informed us it needed a sway bar replace to leave it a couple days and he would have it repaired. Read details...
Both rear springs have cracked/broken at approx 55,000 miles. This is a known issue. BMW will not warranty a replacement set of springs. Read details...