BMW X3 owners have reported 24 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension coil springs (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Rear Suspension Coil Springs problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Rear Suspension Springs problems | |
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems |
Brand new 2025 BMW X3 loud suspension noise coming front the font below 20 miles per hour. The car has ~5,000 miles. It happens every time and is pretty consistent. You can hear every imperfection on the road. I think is can be a safety concert - I see multiple reports that having similar concern. Read details...
The rear coil springs on both sides broke. Less than 115,000miles on odometer. Also wheel bearing is not working properly on passenger side rear. Car has been driving with a drag. Didn't know why. Went to replace the wheel bearing and saw coil springs on one was broken. Read details...
Broken rear spring on 2004 BMW X3 with 50,000 miles. Dealer stated this is a common problem on the 3 series and they are beginning to see the same problem on the X3. Read details...
I was informed by an independent BMW repair shop that the rear springs were broken. A subsequent visit to a BMW dealer confirmed this. I was also informed by both the independent shop and the dealer that this was a common problem with 3 series Bmws. Read details...
Frontal differential and window motor went bad at the same time. The SUV only has 80, 000 miles and is having all kinds of mechanical problems already. I bought a BMW because I was under the impression that they build good cars not lemons. Read details...