Problem Reports
BMW 325Ci
Report: Front Control Arm Bracket Bushings May Fail
BMW 325Ci Problem
Model Years Affected: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Average Mileage: 66,950 mi (38,000 mi - 80,000 mi)
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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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Report #1Palmieri Racing, 2002 BMW 325Ci, 38,000 mi
EnthusiastBushings are shot!
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Report #2barrypf, 2003 BMW 325Ci, 80,000 mi
Rookiewarn front control arm bushings
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Report #3Visitor, 2002 BMW 325Ci, 72,300 mi
replaced front control arm at 63,000 and now told need to replace again at 72,000
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Report #4Visitor, 2005 BMW 325Ci, 77,500 mi
Front Lower control arm bushings knocking under braking per BMW Seattle Service. Need to get that done soon :(
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