2003 BMW 325I Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Issues in the 2003 BMW 325I
1 visibilitywindshield wiperwasher complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BMW 325I. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Injuries
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All Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPERS "AUTO" POSITION CAUSES WIPERS TO FAIL TO SUDDENLY FAIL TO OPERATE DURING RAIN CONDITIONS. ALSO, CAN CAUSE DISTRACTING SWEEPS OF THE WIPERS WITH NO RAIN OR WATER, ANYWHERE NEAR THE CAR OR WINDSHIELD SENSOR. ODDLY, DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR; SERVICE WRITERS REFUSED TO WRITE IT UP AS "NORMAL" OPERATION. BMW FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER NOTED THE WINDSHIELD SENSOR (WHICH ALSO CONTAINS CONTROLS FOR AUTOMATIC LIGHTS) WAS MASSIVELY DELAMINATED FROM THE WINDSHIELD, THUS REQUIRING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD FOR THIS SMALL PART. ISSUES: 1. NORMAL "ERRATIC" OPERATION OF WIPERS (AND AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS) IS ACCEPTABLE TO BMW SERVICE WRITERS. 2. WIPERS ARE A CRITICAL SAFETY FUNCTION, YET WITH BMW'S SYSTEM THEY CAN APPARENTLY OPERATE ERRATICALLY DUE TO A BAD SENSOR "BOND" WITH THE WINDSHIELD. 3. THE COST OF A REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD IS HIGH--OUT OF WARRANTY MANY DRIVERS MAY NOT BOTHER TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE GIVEN THE MASSIVE...
Other 2003 BMW 325I Problem Areas
Air Bags
60 complaints
Exterior Lighting
43 complaints
Electrical System
36 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
12 complaints
Power Train
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint