Steering Related Problems of the 2009 BMW 3 Series

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2009 BMW 3 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering idler arm (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of BMW 3 Series

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
2
Steering Idler Arm problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2009 BMW 3 Series

The Steering problem

He tenido varios problemas con el carro, corriendo al voltear se me apago dos veces y fue muy peligroso porque los carros que iban atras casi me pegan y claro se molestaron mucho al sacar la vuelta rapido para no golpear mi carro, lo lleve al mecanico y tardo mucho para hallar el problema, la   Read details...

The Steering Idler Arm problem

Noticed a very slight tapping when the car was first cranked--but no engine warning lights. After driving it for a few miles, a warning light indicating "charging malfunction" flashed on, and the battery symbol appeared.   Read details...


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