Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 2005 BMW Z4. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (128 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (23 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Is Tight problems | |
| Power Steering Failed problems | |
| Power Steering Light On problems | |
| Steering Failed problems |
While moving, especially in warm weather, the steering will stick. This requires excessive force to move the steering wheel which results in a "jump" when the steering moves (breaks loose). This sudden "jump" results in vehicle moving excessively, especially scary in traffic! I Read details...
Steering is no longer smooth or safe, takes 2 hands and even on straight road has to be moved in jerks side to side, as if someone else is holding the wheel and fighting back when you try to turn wheel. Warm is worse and on highway at speed almost impossible to keep straight. Read details...
Vehicle steering is sticky, in center position making minor correction have to force the correction causing over correction. Driver then has to make another corrections again to bring the car back from the original over correction. This is potentially hazardous. Read details...