2002 BMW 325XI Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,770miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2002 BMW 325XI, 10% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,770 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I noticed a cracking sound coming from the right front wheel when making a left turn. Dealership technician noticed noise on right/front side. Checked the front end and found right/front sway bar mount is loose. Retightened right/front sway bar assembly and checked left/front sway bar. Retightened.”
NHTSA complaint #10493116, filed 2013-01, 44,758 miles“Ignition selaniod isn't working. When I turn the key to start the car, the ignition thinks the car has started, but the engine doesn't turn over. It takes multiple tries to get the car to start.”
NHTSA complaint #11023601, filed 2017-09, 172,400 miles“Heard squeaking noise when driving over bumps and driving slow, also when making turns. Dealership technician checked the front end after road testing the vehicle. Found that both drive axles lost all lubricant; right/front inner and outer c/v joint was contaminated. Removed both front strut hub assembly and lower control arms from axles, removed and replaced both front complete axle assembly. Reinstalled front end components which were removed.”
NHTSA complaint #10493115, filed 2013-01, 44,531 miles“Found leak on floor. Technician at dealership found that power steering line from pump to rack leaking fluid. Replaced power steering line from pump to rack. Filled and bled system.”
NHTSA complaint #10492984, filed 2013-01, 52,770 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 10036979Jun 1, 2010Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 325XI
15 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTires
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 325XI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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