Visibility Problems of BMW 3 Series

BMW 3 Series owners have reported 30 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 (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power window (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of BMW 3 Series

The Wiper problem

Sunroof exploded while driving home, powerful implosion, glass everywhere.   Read details...

The Power Window problem

Both rear windows have slipped while driving. Can not be rolled back up. Cost 500. 00 for each window to have a regulator replaced. Both incidence happened. Right after 50,000 mile mark.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

Lens cover for head lights on BMW 325 I with only 65k in southern California are severely oxidized limiting vision at night. Called BMW and basically stated warranty has expired.   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving at 35 mph on the highway with no traffic, all windows closed and the air conditioner activated when he heard a loud explosion followed by an abnormal cracking sound.   Read details...

The Interior Rearview Mirror problem

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 335 diesel. The contact stated that the rearview mirror did not dim according to NHTSA rules and regulations. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they informed him that it was not necessary to have the rearview mirror dim.   Read details...




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