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BMW 330xi
Report: Front Outer CV Boots May Tear and Leak at 60,000 Miles
BMW 330xi Problem
Model Years Affected: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Drive Trains Affected: Automatic Transmission, Manual Transmission
Average Mileage: 60,204 mi (36,000 mi - 105,000 mi)
After 60,000 miles, the front outer half-shaft boots tend to tear and leak grease. In most cases, only the boot will have to be replaced; however, if it is not repaired soon enough, the half-shaft may need to be replaced. The front outer boots are put under heavy stress because of their involvement with the suspension when making turns.
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Visitor, 2004 BMW 330xi, Manual Transmission, 36,000 mi
Exactly the same issue
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Visitor, 2004 BMW 330xi, Automatic Transmission, 78,000 mi
Dealer said CV boots were cracked & leaking. Cost about $1400 P&L to replace two CV boots.
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Visitor, 2003 BMW 330xi, Automatic Transmission, 45,000 mi
Replaced both inner and outer on Driver and Passenger sides for $850
Now I will be replacing the passenger side outer again at 67,000
Inferior material or design this is not right.Flag ThisLike0 -
Visitor, 2005 BMW 330xi, Automatic Transmission, 50,000 mi
I had to replace left and we are watching the right.
Said it could also happen from something hitting it on
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Visitor, 2004 BMW 330xi, 71,000 mi
Replaced inne-boots about a year ago. Now both outer boots are leaking. $1100 quote from dealer
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Visitor, 2003 BMW 330xi, Automatic Transmission, 45,000 mi
lost both front outer boots probably within 1 years time and expect it again when I get to double and triple the mileage because neoprene wasn't used. Not extremely difficult to change as the axle is splined but non the less not many issues like this happen to Japanese cars.
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Visitor, 2005 BMW 330xi, Automatic Transmission, 48,775 mi
Got an estimate of $980.00 from dealer
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kellyfj, 2003 BMW 330xi, Automatic Transmission, 40,000 miRookie
Yeah both front CV boots were torn had to replace the axle and bushings. Very costly. You would think being built for German winters these cars could handle a New England winter but I guess not
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Visitor, 2004 BMW 330xi, Manual Transmission, 71,000 mi
Just bought the car expecting repairs. Same issue. Considering ordering CV replacements myself from eBay and having a shop install.
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L15143, 2005 BMW 330xi, Automatic Transmission, 45,000 miRookie
Sewickley BMW idenitifed small leaks during annual inspection. He estimated $1,200 to repair. NOTE: This estimate DID NOT include new CV joints; only the CV boots. Dealer claims issue is NOT ccovered under warranty. PURE BS. Maybe they will cover the repair AFTER the CV joints are ruined!!!
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