BMW 5 Series owners have reported 2 problems related to suspension (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I backed my 2003 BMW m5 out of the drive way and heard a terrible sound, I attempted to drive the car forward, and the noise got worse. I returned the car to the drive way and put it on jacks and stands to find the noise. I discovered that the rear subframe was broken (I have pictures and will be getting the original parts back for testing) from the mount holding it to the frame. I have researched forums for 1999-2004 BMW 5 Series cars and have located 14 more people that have suffered the same fate (is has happened in 528, 540, and m5 models from 1999-2004). The repair is costing me approximately $4000. 00. If this break had occurred at highway speed the drive shaft and differential would have separated and would been free to fly around and cause severe damage to the car and anyone in it.
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Had my front thrust rod bushings replaced at BMW dealer due to vibration in steering at about 40,000 miles. Problem returned at 74000 miles (2. 5 years later). Defective material results in bushing cracks which negatively affects steering.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems | |
| Front Suspension Coil Spring problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Automatic Stability Control (asc) problems | |
| Front Suspension problems |