Suspension Related Problems of the 2003 BMW 3 Series

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2003 BMW 3 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the rear suspension springs (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of BMW 3 Series


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2003 BMW 3 Series

The Rear Suspension Springs problem

Both rear springs of my BMW 2003 325i were cracked & replaced Feb. 23, 2009. They now both are broken again. Any type warranty on the parts ? ridiculous !!!!   Read details...

The Suspension problem

BMW did not properly design the rear floor of the car body where it supports the rear subframe. As a result under normal driving, many of the BMW e46 3-series cars (325, 323, 330, in the I, ci, or cic trims, example 325ci or 330i) suffer from torn sheet metal where the rear subframe attaches to the   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Originar request car gone for repair: main issue; leak of anti-free, pump issue. Hose replacement. 2012 - package results no included in our original requests. Suspension problem: tech found both rear coil springs broken.   Read details...


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