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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2007 BMW 328I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
2%of 399 total for the year
Median mileage
92,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2007 BMW 328I, 2% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“The rear view mirror ball and socket joint is loose. The rear view mirror can move out of the set position by its own weight, particularly when warm, or when driving over bumps. This impares the ability to use the mirror when driving.”

NHTSA complaint #10895809, filed 2016-08, 91,000 miles

“I was driving on the highway and a rock flew up from the road and hit my windshield. When I got home, my dad noticed a chip in the corner of my windshield. The next day, the chip formed into a crack over a foot long. I had to get my windshield replaced. It has only been two weeks with my new windshield and the other day I was hit by a rock again, creating another chip. So far, there is no crack. And I found forums that people also had this same issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10197157, filed 2007-07

“My 2007 328I has been in the service department a total of 4 times (that I have paperwork on, it might be more). I have had major mechanical problems with the most recent being electrical. My key will not open any of the doors, I have to use the valet key to get inside. Once I get inside the button on the dash that opens and locks the doors was unresponsive as well. When this started the drivers side mirror also became unresponsive and would not adjust, I can't adjust it to see the road and have almost been in 2 accidents. …”

NHTSA complaint #10239124, filed 2008-08

“The contact owned a 2007 Bmw 328I. The contact stated that both rear window regulators would prematurely wear and fail. The failure occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle was repaired each time at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10730621, filed 2015-06, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 328I. While driving 70 MPH, the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated and the windshield wipers started to activate independently. The contact also stated that the ignition had difficulty switching into the on position. The contact also stated that the door locks would also work independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10732755, filed 2015-07, 140,000 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201612%
201511%
201421%
201321%
201232%
2011142%
201043%
200921%
200831%
200792%
200054%
199933%
199814%
199626%

Other parts of the 2007 BMW 328I

Electrical system
129 complaintsAir bags
105 complaintsEngine
65 complaintsSteering
56 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
36 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSeats
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 328I

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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