2002 BMW 325XI Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 BMW 325XI, 13% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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“Noticed a lot of play in the steering. Took to the dealership and they technician said that the 2 rear springs were broken in half so replaced the rear springs. Also, the technician noticed that the front sway bars and links were worn and had play. Replaced also.”
NHTSA complaint #10492981, filed 2013-01, 65,826 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“Heard rattle noise on the highway. I thought this wasn't safe. Dealership technician diagnosed faulty control arms and bushings. Dealership replaced both faulty control arm bushings .”
NHTSA complaint #10492976, filed 2013-01, 90,525 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw 325XI. While driving approximately 45 MPH, a loud clanking noise emitted from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact continued driving and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician detected that both rear coil springs were fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10427769, filed 2011-09, 85,000 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 325XI
15 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSteering
7 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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