2011 BMW 335I Suspension Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Suspension Issues in the 2011 BMW 335I
1 suspension complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW 335I. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
TENSION STRUT FAILURE (DRIVER SIDE, FRONT); THIS COMPONENT CONTROLS FORE AND AFT MOTION OF THE WHEEL & TIRE. WHEN IT FAILS THE REMAINING FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE WHEEL AND TIRE IMPACT THE WHEEL WELL CAUSING VIOLENT BUCKING AND SHAKING WHICH IS WORSENED WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. MY FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES ON A SMOOTH, PAVED ROAD AT LESS THAN 55 MPH. THE CAR WAS DISABLED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. I BELIEVE THAT HAD I BEEN TRAVELING AT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SPEEDS I WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY OVERTURNED. THIS SHOULD BE A 'NEVER EVENT' IN MY OPINION.
Other 2011 BMW 335I Problem Areas
Air Bags
31 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Electrical System
16 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
11 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalpassenger Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint