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Front Control Arm Bracket Bushings May Fail on BMW 325i

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

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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BMW 325i vehicles with this problem

7 model years affected

Average mileage: 100,815 miles

(10,500 - 265,000)

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Front Control Arm Bracket Bushings May Fail on BMW 325i

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Front Control Arm Bracket Bushings May Fail on BMW 325i

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