Both sides needed replaced at a cost in excess of $3,500", "Two throttle actuators. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Evaporator deemed the issue. ", "Dealer broke the radiator connector hose during a safety check and paid for the $800 repair", "sensor warned it needed to be replaces. Might caused by weather condition (this car was mostly used at NYS with a lot of snow and salt.) Return to top. Failure in the pivot bearing. ", "Water pump went out at 40 k. had to replace thermostat and oil level indicator at same time. Had to have towed and new starter instlled.". Little of substance has changed with this year’s model. ", "Water pump replacement is expensive. They covered the GM version much better. Cause was probably the amplifier which had water damage and occasionally caused extremely loud noise problems. Exaggerated yeah, but still. My point is it only on economy cars — Accents, Protons, Jazzes, Barinas etc — that the price is fairly closely related to the cost. 2005 BMW … Dealer said they couldn't replicate the issue, so I have to adjust this mirror almost every time I drive", "The weather stripping around the windshield has become hard and is chipping away. The computer alerted me to the problem, went into limp home mode and then warned me to shut down the engine because it was overheating. I have looked online and have noticed that this is a common problem with the older … Seats are awesome though. there are a few rules for buying 2nd hand out there...if you can't afford it new you can't afford it 2nd hand. The fools at BMW use plastic gears in the units", "Module that controls AWD, TPM, anti lock brakes intermittent and failed", "While driving on the freeway the car cut power to 15%. "Cable supporting the interior trim for the convertible roof broke. Leak continued. These evaporators cannot be replaced without disassembling and removing the dashboard and center console, and removing the steering wheel. A common problem many BMW owners face is the automatic transmission not shifting or erratic shifting. Car went into a "protect mode" and slowed engine to low speed. Significant difference in total cost. Shut the engine off and light goes out and does not come back on. It's a beautiful car. Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting Finally, after the warranty expired, they diagnosed the problem as being the brakes. ", "The passenger-side rear bushings creaked loudly with any movement and were more than $1,000 to fix. Do you have thousands spare each year for maintenance/parts? ", "The in dash navigation system does not work. Probably 2 charlatans getting together... Every year I had to change the refrigerant because ,intentionally he didn't tie a screw to stop the leak ... Never mind after I gave bad reviews to AAA , the owner called me begging to change the previous grade...I have no idea what is the criteria of picking the auto repair shops by AAA.Idiots...", "My BMW was suddenly out of freon last June 2018. IF THAT HAPPENED, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE FOR THE SIDE AIR BAG AND/OR THE SAFETY BELT TENSIONER NOT TO DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES. Just wondering if anyone knows what the common problems on these models are. Very expensive on BMW as you must register the battery with the car computer, an hour of labor", "The battery died. Wheel bearing problem-cost about $1,000 to fix. Not too severe but I now have my third battery in 9 years", "The clock was resetting along with the Radio. The 2008 Ho… You could lease one if you like, I think it's called "BMW Full Circle" with guaranteed buyback. Not much slower than a 525i, loves to rev, cheap and easy to maintain, and you'll have $8K in the bank for when you get of your Ps and can drive something that is actually fast. of 2008 BMW 3 Series owners. If you feel you have received this message in error, please view our customer care Failures seem to start around 90,000 miles as intermittent ABS failures and loss of cruise control function and then progress to include DSC and Brake in what is termed the Trifecta control. 2006 BMW 3 Series 325i No problems performance is wonderful comfort it is a little small but leather is very comfortable have good features as well like drive time lighting automatically comes on depending … Pixels would drop out and then come back on after the car cooled down during the summer", "The navigation DVD read head causes a freeze up requiring reboot...", "Screen displays incomplete or no information. subscriber survey for about 329,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown Still needs to be located and repaired. Based on information received from our latest Bit quicker and sharper than the Swede, but less refined. It depends what model. FAQs or access your BMW said power was at 59%. ", "Had a windshield leak and it dropped into the blower rusting it. Yeah I prefer BMWs. In 2016 and 2018. Sadly, that is not the case. Service cost was $1,600 at dealer", "Car was missing, computer showed two coils were shot, each cylinder has a separate coil", "Two ignition coils failed so all 6 were replaced for $975", "Had loss of power and engine missing sensation and check engine light came on", "over the last year, I have had to replace individual coils due to rough driving and erratic acceleration", "coils failed had to replace them for a second time", "An ignition coil failed on a long trip. Purchased a new battery from S", "Service bulletin issued requiring rear caliper replacement to quieten squeaks. Goes hard, easy to tune and the newer ones are even better. I ended up getting a Golf GTI, a couple years old. ", "The 335 turbo requires replacement at 44k miles. I had to change the entire headlight, which cost me over $1000", "one headlight bulb failed. Within a month, the water pump failed. Would that be any better? There are 81 complaints filed for the 2008 BMW 328XI. There is a dealer in Melbourne giving a 3K warranty. (common problem with 335i BMW) & steering wheel electric lock falure", "Failed while driving, engine temperature went to 310 degrees, engine shut off in traffic", "Water pump stopped working while driving on the interstate. Since I was away at the time it burned out the control module and battery before I got home. When a transmission related error message displays on the iDrive, the vehicle will go in safe mode, otherwise known as a limp mode where the transmission … NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide "Transmission valve failure. Of those, the subframe had a … And blowing a capacitor. Get it in manual. ", "simply not accurate, says there are traffic problems when there are none, does not have up to date maps or correct directions", "Shuts down ioccasionally and asks to put discback in. ", "Car would not start in mall lot. Cam shaft sensor gasket in the cover was allowing oil to get to the sensor electrical connecter. ", "All suspension needed replacement. Replaced all coils and plugs", "I had two coils fail in the last 12 months. ", "replaced battery cable connector as result of a company recall", "ground cable (to the engine) failed - car would not start. You can save significant amounts of money by investing in a used BMW. ", "Crankshaft sensor failed. This was probably due to road conditions (e.g., potholes) rather than an engineering failure by BMW", "The bushings had become worn, making the front end feel very loose", "Thrust arm bushings were leaking. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. BMW IS RECALLING 2,350 MY 2008 1-SERIES AND 3- SERIES PASSENGER CARS. I now use my smart phone for navigation. It's pretty sad (or excellent value) given a lowly Australian made 2009 GTS, originally sold for $82K, is still worth $30-33K.Roll the dice....there are a few rules for buying 2nd hand out there...if you can't afford it new you can't afford it 2nd hand. ", "Major cost, over $2500, for a car not over 120K miles", "Suspected evaporator leak - not yet confirmed", "Central console below the dash gets very hot when the heat is on and on longer trips. I have checked many times and all the rear lights function properly. Plastic valve covers and the cheap gaskets for the valve covers cause oil leaks. $1500 repair. ", "The brake wear was noted while getting routine service I could understand the early wear due to the inner city atop and go driving. :) Alfa Romeo and Jaguar often seem to be overlooked in the prestige car segment. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN. Our list of 11 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your BMW 325i. I am sure the report would give you a decent advice. Turned out that the ground cable broke. ", "I responded when the BMW diagnostic system displayed an alert that my brakes needed attention. Consumer Reports rates the 2008 1-Series as average when it comes to reliability. "Have non i drive BMW. ", "Fit is no longer tight; Now it leaks and has ocassional popping sounds", "Drivers side mirror moves to a different random position upon starting the car. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. Buying Guide & Common Faults: BMW E46 & E90 3 Series BMW’s 3 Series range has long been one of the most popular model lines for the German car maker and has, through the years, been … Fit and finish are excellent, but the cabin is snug. BTW – I was quoted $478 for a PAS hose for a Mazda a few weeks ago. I'm avoiding the entry models since I know there is a known to be a lot of problems with them. ", "Repeated premature burn out of tail lights", "Halo lights both burnt out and were costly to replace", "brake light mount melted slightly because of heat from light bulb and had to be replaced", "Simple replacement of left front blinker bulb, and left rear taillight bulb. A 325i? We believe this contributed to the failure of the navigation system and ongoing problems with the radioi", "Heater stopped working at below 20 celcius and clock keep resetting", "Problem became magnified because the complete lock of knowledge of an auto shop in Palm Springs , California , ,highly recommended by AAA. BMW 2008-2010 325i E92 --- Problems/Reliability. I have decided to stop tryin", "Rear wheel bearing failure/vibration. I also seem to have a problem where the image of the car on instrument cluster indicates on and off while driving that I have a rear light that is out. Hoses and plastic water passages were replaced. ", "The DVD based navigation system needed to removed and the laser head readjusted to be able to read the navigation info from the DVD to interface with the GPS SYSTEM. Haven't resolved yet", "Was driving on hilly, busy 4 lane surface street and heard very loud noise as though something had fallen out of the back-end. The power streering pump went and had to be replaced", "Struts and other front end parts had to be replaced too soon in my opinion. I love Euro cars too and on a budget it can be difficult. Co", "cost of light repalcement is high through dealer due to effort needed to replace them", "The running light function seems to burn out the bulbs", "Problems with the halo lights. The repair shop told me this was a common failure", "Big bill for the water pump. ", "oil pan gasket. If you pay someone else, I'd advise finding an … Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. ", "Stopped cooling. The BMW dealer where I took the car recommended replacing all 6 at a cost of $1100. Diagnosed as control module at dealership - for $150 diagnose fee. ", "Exterior lights fail very often, and they are expensive to replace. not a big problem, i just ignore it until i can get to my mechanic to reset it", "Both tire pressure warnings and brake warning come up. This was a $1300 repair", "Rough starting. Mine goes in for a service every 2 years and I have them change all fluids even though they claim that the gearbox and diff fluids are good for the life of the car. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Service told me I had to have sensors replaced. Independent found a leaking seal. Generally service cost for these cars is less than for my Subaru Outback. 3 more months pass, and the first one, now only 9 months old, FAILED again. This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. In these vehicles, an occasional ticking or … Rebuilding it now. New pump. Two years ago a pulley shaft snapped. Installed new sealing sleeve.". Leaking on catalytic converter causing fire hazard", "Had to replace the oil pan gasket and valve cover gaskets at around 100K... had a major oil leak coming from those gaskets Not unusual for a 10 year old car with over 100k miles on it. to get the information you were looking for! ", "Inaccurate lights go on and dealer says they are malfunctioning", "high beam headlight went out. All the best. I needed to do some repair work on my 2006 325i transmission (ZF model) and there was little to no information on it. ended up being coil that fires the cylinders", "it was actually a valve cover that had to be replaced due to some kind of crackcases ventalation value that cause some kind of VANOS sensor and a harness to go bad", "The engine was losing pressure that caused stalling and engine light warning", "Fluid leaked on garage floor. The 2008 freshening of the BMW 5 Series is a mixed blessing. This market has only recently adopted more European brands in any number so it will happen here eventually. The same applies to local specialist service agents etc. Anyway, it was leaking", "Kept having fluid leak on garage floor. Replaced it and fixed the gasket that caused the problem initially", "A/C power decreased. I purchased for $80 and installed (wheel removed and inner fender cover remover to gain access) still did not work. 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