2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,000 miles

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problem #1

Jul 292008

540

  • 74,000 miles
Had my front thrust rod bushings replaced at BMW dealer due to vibration in steering at about 40,000 miles. Problem returned at 74000 miles (2.5 years later). Defective material results in bushing cracks which negatively affects steering.

- Vallejo, CA, USA

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