10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 18
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,500 miles

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problem #44

Sep 212015

328

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated soon after. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Hillsboro, OR, USA

problem #43

Sep 172015

328

  • 75,000 miles
Battery died. Jumpstarted, drove for a bit. Turned off, turned back on drove home. Parked the car. Tried to restart and the red electronic steering wheel lock indicator was on. Plenty of juice in the battery, car will not even attempt to turn over. Can not get into neutral to tow out. Car is dead where it sits because of the electronic steering lock. Thank goodness we weren't in the middle of nowhere.

- Carmel, CA, USA

problem #42

Jun 262015

328

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. While driving 70 mph, the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated and the windshield wipers started to activate independently. The contact also stated that the ignition had difficulty switching into the on position. The contact also stated that the door locks would also work independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #41

Jan 082015

328

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The battery and starter were replaced, but the contact was also informed that the fan for the motor needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 12E029000 (engine and engine cooling), but the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #40

Feb 212015

328 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:13V044000 ( electrical system) however, the remedy was performed but shortly after the contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, the vehicle jerked forward and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was able to restart and was driven to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 4/6/15 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at a cost of $1400. The consumer stated the vehicle lurched forward and then stalled. The vehicle would not re-start. Updated 06/04/15

- Chatham, NJ, USA

problem #39

Feb 092015

328 6-cyl

  • 82,000 miles
Had the valve cover replaced and mechanic says it will need a engine the car only had 81000 miles bought it with 60000 miles on it only had it 2 years.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #38

Jan 012015

328 6-cyl

  • 101,595 miles
Oil leaking from bolts from head defected wondering if is recall about this, burn smell from engine, worry can cause fire to my car or an accident when im driving.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #37

Dec 062014

328

  • 69,253 miles
Water pump failure leaving us stranded on the side of the road 200 miles from home. No repair shops anywhere near. No signs of trouble at all and no way of telling what the temperature of the coolant got to.

- Cottage Grove, OR, USA

problem #36

Dec 012014

328 6-cyl

  • 93,000 miles
Burning smell in cabin. Changed cabin air filter without any improvement. Dealer. Oil from valve cover gasket leakage is an issue in this model. Did internet research. Apparently not uncommon at all to have this problem. This is a health hazard-smoke inhalation and also a fire hazard. I contacted BMW corporate office and was told this can happen. No further information given.

- Pittsford, NY, USA

problem #35

Nov 152014

328 6-cyl

  • 67,000 miles
2007 BMW 328 xi with 67K miles on it, first the car wouldn't go in reverse then a few day later while driving on the autobahn the car stopped working. The engine stayed on but I was unable to get any power. Had the car towed over 150 miles back to my house only to find that I need a new transmission. I have called BMW and am waitng on a call back to see what they will cover. I have read a ton of compalints online about this issue, there was also a law suit filed back in 2008 against BMW for 2000-2006 models having bad transmission. If BMW doesnt resolve this issue in a timely manner, I will also take them to court!!

- Apo, AE, USA

problem #34

Oct 282014

328

  • 122,000 miles
I was parked, placed my car in reverse and immediately all of my dashboard lights were activated (4X4 malfunction, ABS brake failure, transmission malfunction) then my car lost power. There is a known issue with the set positioning motor failing on these vehicles. The BMW dealer part # is 27 10 7 546 671. There is an internal gear, with in the set positioning motor, made out of plastic that wears prematurely. This is a known issue with BMW's and it should be recalled. My vehicle become disabled with out warning, leaving me stranded which may have caused an accident.

- Warminster, PA, USA

problem #33

Jul 262014

328

  • 103,000 miles
Engine mount bolts: Was driving our car yesterday and went over some train tracks. They were bumpy but not jarring or excessive. Right after that a strong vibration started going through the car. I took the car home and found the four bolts holding the motor mount bracket to the engine block had all sheared or fallen out. The engine is now sitting at an angle.

- Pleasanton, CA, USA

problem #32

Jun 182014

328 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the air bag sensor was not functioning properly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the mat sensor system needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V564000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 50,000....updated 09-05-14 updated 12/18/2014

- Cranbury, NJ, USA

problem #31

May 072014

328 6-cyl

  • miles
Battery sparks third. Time replacing, something clicks in the fuse box now the car won't. start.

- Moreno Valley , CA, USA

problem #30

May 012014

328

  • 106,745 miles
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328 I. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics who were not able to duplicate the problem. The third time the failure occurred, the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated the failure was due to a defective eccentric shaft sensor which needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 13V044000 (electrical system), however, her VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 106,745. The VIN was not available.

- Reynoldsvurg, OH, USA

problem #29

May 262014

328 6-cyl

  • miles
The engine stalled at a low speed coming to a stop. This is the second time this has happened over the past week.

- Cayce , SC, USA

problem #28

May 142014

328 6-cyl

  • 87,000 miles
I was driving on the palmetto express way and the car suddenly stall I was doing about 50 miles/hour, antifreeze was coming out of the overkill tank, this is the third time it happen and always on the highway, which is very danger.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #27

Apr 242014

328 6-cyl

  • 93,000 miles
I am an owner of a 2007 BMW 328xi. Two months ago, I brought my car to a BMW dealership for check engine light issue. They told me that cylinder 6 was the problem. So they fixed cylinder 6 and replaced all spark plugs. On 24-Apr-2014, my wife drove the car to work and came home. That evening she took the kids to an event at their school and parked the car. After the event, she tried backing the car and the car won't go into reverse. So, I dropped the car off to the dealer ship and after they completed their dagnostic test, they told me that I have transmission problem which will cost $6000 to fix.

- Downingtown , PA, USA

problem #26

Feb 192014

328 6-cyl

  • 63,000 miles
When I start my car it wants to turn off. BMW issued a recall I took it in to fix it but problem still happening. Then my car has 63000 miles and it kicks a lot in first gear. For low miles that should not be happening.

- Colton, CA, USA

problem #25

Mar 172014

328

  • miles
Owner of 2007 BMW 328I, start my car in the morning, but the car won't start it, it no sound when I try to start the car. But the window, locks and radio are all working well. Try to jump the battery, it nothing wrong with the battery. Need tow my car to the dealership, over one days already, still waiting the reply from the dealer.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

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