2000 BMW 328IC Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 15%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,612miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 BMW 328IC, 15% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,612 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.
“At low speeds, when turning, the front suspension has a creaking sound due to distorted and loose ball joints on both front control arms - required replacement of both control arms.”
NHTSA complaint #10154700, filed 2006-04, 23,224 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Bmw 328IC. The contact stated that when applying the brakes, the brakes would exhibit a loud thump from the rear of the vehicle feeling similar to being struck from the rear. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that the rear bushings were failing. The contact stated that they received notification of an unknown recall two years prior for the problem. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not listed under any recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10379430, filed 2011-01, 120,000 miles“While driving 25 MPH, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the rear. Suddenly, the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the rear strut mounting had to be replaced. Three out of four rear strut mounts had broken away from the subframe of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10104997, filed 2005-02“Consumer heard a squeaking noise coming from the rear while driving. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the rear sub frame separated from the main frame. Also, suspension needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10106781, filed 2005-01“Vehicle shook and made noises from the rear. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for check up, and results showed that the suspension tore apart, and could cause the wheels to fall off.”
NHTSA complaint #10106843, filed 2005-01Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 328IC
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 BMW 328IC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology