Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2002 BMW 540. The number one most common problem is related to the power steering pump (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the lose power steering (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Lose Power Steering problems | |
| Power Steering Fluid problems |
After starting up my car, there was a slight whine under the hood. I gave the car a little bit of throttle to see if the whine went away and heard a loud bang. The car was still running but my battery light was on. Read details...
Power steering pump mounting brackets broke off ( on a power steering pump itself), car thus lost power steering, belt got off, in a turn it would have been a disaster , somehow I was able to steer it clear in a turn. I guess I was lucky. Read details...
1. Events leading up to failure: I drove the car 5min and parked for 30 minute lunch. When I started the car, the power steering failed immediately and I couldn't turn the wheel. 2. The failure, frequency, consequences: power steering pump mounting brackets fractured near the bolts that retain the Read details...