Problem Reports
BMW Z4
Report: Front Control Arm Bracket Bushings May Fail
BMW Z4 Problem
Model Years Affected: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Average Mileage: 60,500 mi (36,000 mi - 95,000 mi)
Failure of the front control arm bracket bushings—often referred to as thrust rod bushings—is moderately common. One symptom is a clunk or jolt felt in the steering when braking.
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Visitor, 2004 BMW Z4, 54,000 mi
cracking noise when in reverse with steering wheel to the right (such as backing out of driveway) or when approaching a speed bump with left wheel first. Mechanics said the ball joint/suspension sockets, control arm are all bad and costs over $1,000. I hit a pot hole at about 35-34 mhp before i started hearing this sound.
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Visitor, 2003 BMW Z4, 57,000 mi
Clunk noise when in reverse
Had mechanic checked and found that lowered arm bushing is wornout.
Replaced the pairFlag ThisLike0 -
Rookie
Bought the car used when it had 27,000 miles on it. It currently has 44,000. The car feels like at certain times the car frame is going to break in half. I have not had it fixed at this time.
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Visitor, 2003 BMW Z4, 95,000 mi
I have already had the control arm bushings replaced one year ago (@ 72,000 miles) and they have already gone out again
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