Passenger window falls off the tracks - results in high bills to get it fixed. Numerous incidents. I am unable to select window or anything related to it in the drop down menus. To proceed I have had to make selections that have no relevance.

- London, 00, USA

3 series models (E36) and notably the 318ti BMW automobiles have an extremely high failure rate for the window regulators. Its not uncommon to have to repair them annually at a cost of approx 300 dollars per door. The failure occurs without warning causing the window to jam, or fall inside the door. This is a well known documented problem among the owner community and reactions at dealers is "oh yea happens all the time." I propose this could present an egress issue in event of an emergency.

- Portland , OR, USA

I heard noises coming from and grinding associated with the rolling down of front driver's side window on my 1995 BMW 318I. It finally failed to properly up and I had to take it to the dealership. The dealer told me it was the window regulator and replaced it at a cost of $500. After checking message boards on-line I discovered that this is a very common problem. Many people stated that the regulators had gone out on all of the windows on various BMW models.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA