Windshield washer fluid low warning, so removed/inspected reservoir, thinking leak, but still full. Front corona light bulb, Low coolant, oil change B-pillar. Driver side mirror would not fold in properly, nor would mirror adjust to an angle allowing safe rearward vision. Exhaust flap. Dealer replaced HPFP under recall. While the dealer fixed the VANOS, the mechanic found out that the serpentine belt would have to be replaced. Windshield washer jets plugged Electronics/software. scheduled maintanence, oil filter housing gasket, Steering angle sensor had to be recalibrated. successful repair. Search over 25,200 listings to find the best local deals. Car left my wife stranded on road with our infant. replaced water pump. Waterpump went out at 115,500 mi on a cold -9F morning. My rear window went down and would not go back up. Door locks not working with key fob. Dampers and control arms were shot after a few years of city driving. Dealer replaced both front door actuators and put in new 20A fuse. Find the engine specs, MPG, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2007 BMW 3 Series Coupe 2D 328i. Took 2 days because I also did tires and alignment. Battery not holding charge when not driven for several days. Oil Level Sensor replacement. Engine overheat caution followed by overheat warning in 3 seconds. Driver door lock would not open except with key. Car would only start intermittently and different error lights would appear overtime the car would restart. Dealer replaced at no charge under CPO warranty. After checking to make sure it wasn't the battery in the fob, I then had to manually use key to open driver's side door. still oil consumption issues returned to shop. To see how frequently 2007 BMW 3-Series problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. ac would switch on but no air would come out. sponge rubber door gasket split and was leaking air, The aux in receptacle detached from the bottom of the console and had to be glued back in. Cylinder head cover gasket defect - oil leak. We are 106,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information. Bad oxygen (O2) sensor was replaced. BMW warranty is great. Seat belt rattle temporarily fixed. Got check engine light and limp mode. Steering wheel sensor failed, replaced. Wastegates on turbos were out of adjustment causing boost cutout in 5th and 6th gear at highway speeds. The part was replaced and everything is fine. Water pump failed. Check engine light came on - was due to sticky gas cap switch. Diagnosed the problem to a blown fuse in the central locking system (Fuse #57, 15A). 2007 BMW 3-Series Transmission Problems. Front two lock actuators were replaced. A/C cools and alternator is quiet. Another upper radiator hose, then two days later another expensive electronic water pump replacement. Replaced warped rocker panel under CPO warranty before taking delivery. dealer did not replace oil sensor. Had to replace bushings in front end. Save $8,850 on a 2007 BMW 3 Series 335i Coupe RWD near you. Had to put in new battery to replace original. Just a rattle in the exhaust, was very loud but was fixed quickly by the dealer. Crankshaft sensor needed replacement Valve cover leaking - needed replacement. Removed door panel and forced window back up. Lock replaced and software updated. Filler tube for windshield washer fluid tank cracked and leaked. If I just repaired the single control arm, it would probably be closer to $300. Car will not start on occasion. Problem with your 2007 BMW 328i? The water pump failed at 21,000 miles. Drained cooling system and replaced with fresh coolant. Replaced thermostat and housing and electric water pump. Secondary air pump and sensor failure. Throttle issue again. Vacuum lines replaced, canister repaired. Car would continue to heat up when at a stop, coolant temp would come down while moving. same as before... rattle from engine/transmission. Including transmission and engine. During body shop work the seat thigh bolster locking mechanism was broken. I've been to the shop 4-5 times combined with other issues. (Found front thrust rod / control arm bushing leaking.) Fuse on automatic door locks was changed and reset computer. Took car back to have door panel replaced that they ordered earlier. S DWR 1 - NG6 OIL PAN GASKET 68.13 1 68.13 reduced power engine malfunction warning still comes on intermittently. My scan tool at home is unable to read ABS codes from BMW vehicles so I am waiting to bring the car into a shop with the required tools. Leaking seal for eccentric valve cover. Repair FAIL. They tried chaniging a couple things but problem followed ecu. looks like emmission issue. Felt inside rear driver side window came off. My own fault - they told me the gasket would need to be replaced soon and I forgot about it. Dealer is ordering 4(!) A/C wasn't blowing out cold air as expected, had system tested for leaks and none found. Water pump failed. Replaced. Oil level sensor replacement required. Limped the car 0.3 miles home and called the dealer. Replaced Mechatronic sleeve. Refrigerant topped off. Harsh downshifting after coming to a stop, felt like you were tapped from behind by another car. Right rear window would not close when fully opened unless the window switch was rapidly used or after waiting for 30-60 seconds. car would not engage the transmission. Broken Spring and damaged strut was replaced using new hardware due to excessive rust on original parts. Total cost was about 1300 but I had an extended warranty that paid all but 150. Noisy valve tappet, replaced all exhaust valve lifters under warranty, fuel tank vent seal replaced fuel tank breather replaced, blower motor replaced under waranty blower motor replaced under waranty, Starter replaced under warranty with $50 deductible Battery depleted probably due to high draw from bad starter Cracked valve cover replaced. Fuel pump fittings had to be custom made otherwise whole fuel tank would have to be replaced. Aluminum alloy window trim oxidized, replaced under warranty. Check engine light on, computer reflashed. Parts where ordered and replaced and car has been perfect ever since. The car is equipped with key in the pocket locking, unlocking and starting. Easy to DIY. Failed high pressure fuel pump. Four oxygen sensors replaced. 179 problems have been reported for the 2007 BMW 3 Series. Oil housing gasket replaced, along with a "belt tensioner" (not sure for what, I think the oil leak spilled on this, probably not an engine part). ©2020, CarProblemZoo.com All rights reserved. Delay when accelerating in D now drive in DS in city traffic, use D for HWY driving. Mechanic also noticed an oil leak under vehicle, and a repair was made to fix it. Cuts across several systems. The dash displayed a yellow engine warning light that shortly turned red. Bubbles determined to be in safety glass laminate (appear to be in between the panes of glass) and the windshield has to be replaced. Mirror motor was replaced and it has worked perfectly ever since. Upper bushings have worn out and degraded shift performance to almost unusable state. Valve covers replaced, head cover cracked engine was leaking oil prior to repair. Excessive oil consumption (1 quart/ 3000 miles). Leaking evident in joint. The rear passenger side window would not go up using the driver control. Dealer replaced front door units and control module. Camshaft sensor bad. Valve cover gasket leaked. A well-known symptom of a failing actuator. Complimentary oil change after 1 year ownership. Every used car for sale comes with a free CARFAX Report. blown requiring replacement of both. Required replacement of steering column and reflash of computer. tech said has happened on a few of the Coupes but not any on the Sedans. Replaced rear passenger side window regulator. Covered under extended warranty. Rear toe arm was at the limit of adjustment. Limp home mode activated on car while driving long distance. The windows were squeaking and rattling. Those were replaced. Dealer did extensive diagnostic work, replaced low fuel pressure sensor. Check engine warning. Car had been indicating overheat condition after 30-40 min of driving. Previous repair of oil leaking from gasket was performed with a faulty part. On start up I saw a warning light saying to go in for service. Easy fix. Car failed to start. Rear window wiper intermittent since April 08. Valve cover gasket was faulty. Symptom was radiator fan cutting on immediately and at high speeds. Steering lock malfunction (dealer installed new steering column) First the ratchet sound then the steering lock malfunction, padlock symbol lights come on. Faulty vanos solenoids replaced Leaking seal for eccentric valve cover Rear input shaft seal leaking, Replaced valve lifters for engine ticking on cold starts after short trips, Oil leak due to leaky valve cover gasket window lock out switch was stuck in on (down) position, Oil leak from valve cover gasket Rear passenger window regulator replaced. Our list of 9 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2007 BMW 328i. Central door locks completely non-functional. Still knocking occasionally however dealer could not replicate so cyclinder head not replaced. Rear input shaft seal leaking. Headlights vibrating when hitting bumps on highway, additional support brackets installed per SIB. Faulty air bag sensor in front right door replaced Side mirror doesn't adjust correctly. oil filter housing gasket replacement. replaced the battery. Dealer identified the problem as a strut tower that hadn't been torqued correctly after a previous repair, and tightened to the correct torque setting. Dealer replaced just before end of BMW Gold Extended warranty, Original Bosch ignition coils -- 1 failed and caused CEL (cal misfire). Brake fluid flushed and replaced by dealer under warranty. High pressure fuel pump failed and BMW is repairing all of their cars suffering from this manufacturing defect. Dealer quoted $ 645. change brake fluid. Replaced regulator. Gasket leak. Valve cover gasket Radiator cooling fan (electric) Water pump. BMW replaced all 6 injectors, 2 coils and plugs. Missing Oil Cooler installed. Replace oil filter housing gasket Replace low beam xenon headlamp, Main belt tensioner needed replacement, also did main belt. Now in the shop 3 days and waiting. We have 24 2007 BMW 3 Series 328xi vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 2 1-Owner cars, and 47 personal use cars. Right lower control arm loose. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. Problem diagnosed on one visit, part installed a few days later. Dealer indicated that door handle was the problem. A coolant hose cracked while the repair was being carried out. Rear brakes squealing and grinding. Warranty. wire casing lose or was disconnected and had to be replaced. Engine oil pan gasket leaking, orignal bolts. Went to dealer this time for new battery and registration. Replaced water pump and thermostat after both failed, Replace front driver side CV boot Replace right rear trailing arm. Trace of leak from transmission/repaired no cost under warranty (now expired). Replaced along with thermostat. Computer first said car needed brakes, then found to just be a computer error requiring a re-flash. Replaced front door locks and replaced central locking fuse with a higher voltage. After warmup engine runs ok, then 15 mins later, engine reduced power warning, service engine light. while the average number of problems reported for the 17 model years of the BMW 3 Series is 66. Turns out it was ballast error. This was causing steering wheel shaking at around 40mph. Dealer replaced ball joints becuase they had play. Driving on highway at 80mph and temp. Problem diagnosed as faulty cable, which needed to be ordered from Germany. finish peeling from steering wheel audio control area. Now it rides like a luxury sport sho, Noticed a ticking sound from engine on startup. 2 new coils and intakes needed blasting to clear carbon build-up. Pump was replaced, Vehicle has keyless operation. Had "Service engine soon" light come on. Right Angel Eye bulb went out. Rear window regulator failed (window would not roll up/down). Had to drop subframe to accomplish this. Subsequent check found a defective turbo. Car was not warming up. Fault has not reappeared, but I've only driven it 2 times. engine malfunction; reduced power warning; leaking vacuum control valve in intake; replaced valve. Wear on finish of steering wheel cover Rattle coming from passenger side door speaker housing. Rear speaker not working and replaced Driver seatbelt buckle jammed at times. Hydraulic valve lifters replaced on exhaust side under warranty. Typical age related issue for this vehicle. Low coolant warning light came on. BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States. Power door lock was squeaking on unlock. Worried about potential repair costs? Polished plastic screen that covers the navigation system display. Think it may be the exhaust under drivers feet. All described here: Had to have tow operator jump from the battery. Available as a manual shift full 2007 BMW 3-Series review: 2007: 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 Was towed to shop and water pump was found defective. Cracked valve cover, faulty injectors, leak around oil filter housing. Turbo Wastegate failure, entire turbo assembly switched out. Replaced all solenoids as a preventative measure. Replaced vacuum-pressure pump, electrical, that controls internal vapor pressure in gas tank. Flat tires to Bridgestone RFTs. Replaced that coil and all six plugs. fixed in return visit. Professionals are ignorant about this. Fixed by replacing seat. BMW Assist could not pick up my location on the GPS. part replaced, New turbos - first time replaced New struts & shocks, new bushings, New control arms front New battery- first since 5/2010. Replace high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) under HPFP recall. Replaced the water pump and thermostat and everything is back to normal. Remote key fob would not unlock doors. While driving back home, the thermometer symbol came up and engine stalled right away. Sounds like exhaust shield rattle. Computer shows 25,000 or 2 years for first oil change, wasnt fixed in the first trip, still isnt fixed. The noise was present prior to the brake replacement. the battery must be reprogrammed so don't try do it yourself unless you have the computer to reprogram. left rear door panel missing clips. Replaced the non - OEM water pump and thermostat with OEM parts when the previous water pump was found to be defective. Transmission had leaked most of the fluid out. Problem trace to tensioner belt and defective bearing. the transmission oil pan (platic) was leaking transmission oil/ATF;i consulted with shop which is the only certified repair shop by ZF (BMW's transmission supplier) they say it is common for ZF plastic transmission oil plan to leak ATF. Mechanical binding in the window regulator caused the motor to activate the anti-trap feature. Dealer also replaced 3 injectors. Previous dealer in Ocala FL broke the rear wiper when replacing wiper blade. Had to replace whole cooling system due to coolant leak, Driver side mirror had manufacturing defect and would not adjust properly Windshield seal was badly cracked and was replaced. Upper exterior windshield molding (gasket) disintegrated and needed to be replaced. BMW of Columbia said they'd come get the car and give a loaner. Isolated to alternator bearing defect. The water pump that was replaced failed. Software upgrade did not change problem, car will return to dealer after July 4. )/gasket etc. Hold their value very well. Drive belt slipping. Tire pressure monitor was lying and saying I had a low/flat tire when I did not. An extended warranty can provide peace of mind. Replaced fan. Also had a sticking exterior door handle. installed new steering wheel panel. Covered under extended warranty minus deductible. Front passenger seat squeaks (with passenger) over slight bumps or uneven surface. Work was performed at BMW of Bloomfield NJ. With many variations and affiliations over the years the 3 series is without question one of the best known models. replaced parts myself. Then reprogrammed the computer. Entire cluster was replaced under warranty. Electronic water pump failed. Changed bulb, checked and cleaned contacts prior to taking to dealer. bad water pump and thermostat Leaking oil filter housing gasket replaced, Recall work - replaced battery cable and fuse box. Locking system stopped working. Side signal light unit clips broke. Substantial transmission fluid leak, seal failed. It helps to have small hands. Both differential seals leaking Oil pan leaking Check engine lights - VANOS solenoid needed replacing, Water leak originating in the Water Pump. Cost of replacement, $1250 package for water pump, thermostats and labor. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system Vibration cured. 5 out of 5 stars. Windshield replaced under warranty because bubbles formed in the laminate. Car makes a rhythmic metallic ticking noise at idle. They replaced three fuel injectors, under warranty. It has a panoramic sunroof that is really nice as well. Intermittent failure. Driver-side cup-holder was jammed in dash. Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs Oil leak from oil filter housing gasket. Lock actuators replaced. Simply reset, no fix. Both solenoids replaced. Actually was software calculation error--pads were still OK. New software flashed into car computer. Fan assembly needed replacing. Diagnose source of suspension clunk noise on Drivers side front. Software reflash needed to correct problem. Doors would only open with stick key inserted into the outside door locks. It required new calipers. along with all associated gaskets/seals. Water pump failure, and replaced thermostat at he same time. I am very disappointed with this ongoing issue. Car refused to start, ran after getting a jump start from friend. Oil housing leaking on to timing belt. The "main" sensor (forget what it's called) that sits behind the steering wheel malfunctioned and was not receiving data from the car. Right rear bulb socket was replaced. The X3 gets great fuel economy and the vehicle is very roomy inside. Rear passenger window does not open or close. gasket replaced Headlamp washer leaking. CUST STATES VEHICLE WOULD NOT START THIS Gaskets - oil pan, valve cover, oil filter housing, rear main seal. Dealer broke rear wiper assembly when they replaced wiper blade. Replaced seal on windshield wash fluid tank. There was a leak in the vacuum check valve, which caused the brake pedal to be very stiff upon start-up when the car had been sitting overnight. System Flush; Transmission flush; windshield water pump failure. Brake fluid & microfilter (activated) replaced. Transmission Hose leaking, very minor, repaired quickly without questions, with car pick up and delivery + equivilent loaner vehicle. Driver door still locked when using key fob or lock button after unlocking manually. Edmunds provides free, instant appraisal values. PCV hose failed, causing another oil leak. With seating for five, the compact 2007 BMW 3 Series is available as a coupe… Both rear window regulators failed. Right headlight replaced. Engine hesitates during start. Changed solenoid and all is well for now. replaced rear differential seal Turbo Wastegates making noise at low RPM's and when revved. Automatic transmission would not switch into forward or reverse gear. Right rear window regulator malfunctioned. Hood props worn, not holding hood open (gas-filled struts). Bad seal on the (head?) Doors would not open from inside the vehicle, locking the driver inside the vehicle. Also drained and replaced all the coolant. Drivers side Mirror assembly with servo was repaced. Is a failing in all these models and has had problems with bad latches that are being replaced as they fail under warranty, there should be a backup system for exiting the vehicle if the electrical system fails. Bank 2, sensor 1 (oxygen sensor) won't pre-heat...set off SES light. Replaced control arm bushing on both sides. Going to have to find someone to figure out problem. Left window misaligned enabling wind noise. Replaced rear pads and rotors at 167,000. Was told no problems with a/c system. Replaced STL steering column switch cluster, reset steering angle sensor, updated software. Need advice about a specific BMW 3-Series problem? BMW replaced a whole unit. Lower control arms replaced with M style, original arms bushings were worn. Not fixed yet. Car had intermittent problem at first, then ABS/Traction Control/Stability Control stopped working. Also alledgedly needed a new battery after only 2 years. OR BATTERY WAS FAILED, CUST THEN CHECKED Window would not close. High Pressure Fuel Pump failed. Front tie rods replaced New belt and tensioners and pulleys replaced. Regulator replaced. I chose not to rplc door panel but dye. Experienced 3 "Engine Malfunction - Reduced Power" messages. Replaced TPMS sensor Shifter assembly failure preventing use of sport mode. Replaced cable and box. Dealer will perform full reprogramming of car. PCV valve changed. Here is the summary of top rankings. To see how Engine light came on, and misfiring occurred. Dealer replaced check valve and blew out line with air. Eccentric shaft sensor...  Also a/c compressor is going, didn't fix. Rear window regulator broke. All rights reserved. Belt and pulley which drive alternator were replaced. They ordered it from Germany. Car had to be towed to the repair shop where mechanic hooked code reader to the ODB and saw what part was the problem. Fuse blew for all doors. Dealer replaced steering column to replace faulty steering lock sensor. Check engine light set. Car still has original battery. Replaced the ISB cable. Service warning light came on - faulty brake sensor, changed the oil too. Also stability control sensor faulty. iDrive stopped working. Oil filter stand gasket replaced. Replaced then trucked back to me. engine malfunction; reduced power warning. Could't open any door except driver's door could open with key and manual from inside. Was experiencing HPFP failure symptoms (long crank, rough idle when cold, check engine light after cold start). Replaced valve cover gasket. Required a tow back to shop to replace. Stuck front caliper. Find the best used 2007 BMW 3 Series 328xi near you. The BMW is one of the most iconic cars on the British roads. Steering shaft seized up requiring replacement. Backrest and height adjustment still worked, however. Service dept replaced electric cooling pump and t-stat, also replaced valve cover gasket when they saw oil seeping on side of engine during repair. leaking transmission seal Paint was wearing off some interior pleather parts. Replaced with new valve cover. Towed to dealer for repair. Found mechanic that would replace starter for $200 labor. VANOS Solenoid went out causing half engine warning light, limp mode. Took over 3 weeks to get new cable - not good. I have a 2007 3 Series. note battery was about 10 years old. Could not connect to BMW Assist. Ecu went bad. Bluetooth failed for 3rd time,  injector, coil issues. I sent them a thank you letter afterward. Driver side rear window regulator broke. Wiring found to be brittle and worn due to missing access plate allowing water/debris from wheelwell. Tightened torx bolt on the lower steering joint assembly to reduce slight play in steering. The electric water pump failed causing the engine to overheat and go into limp home mode. Part replaced. Car had to be towed. Still not resolved. replaced oil filter seal o ring. One major drawback, however, is its confusing electronics. Replaced water pump and thermostat. Took the car to dealer and discovered both turbos needed replacement. Water Pump failed - car towed to dealer in evening, after service closed. 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD, 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD, 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD, 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD, turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD, turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD, turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD, turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD, 200-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed manual RWD, turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 2WD. Climate control module stopped working, went completely dead and blank, no lights, no functions, no heat-cooling or even fresh air circulation. Over a year wait between notification of problem and part availability. Added insulation, noise gone. rear window fell down into car. Replace cracked valve cover - new valve cover gasket, PCV valve and crankcase vent pipe also. In November 2007, BMW issued technical service bulletin SI B 64 12 07 for BMW E92 3-Series Coupe vehicles that were produced from 31 May 2006 to 9 September 2007. Blower Fan motor stopped working. High pressure fuel pump replaced. Replaced both bushings in rear suspension (l&r) at lower end of shock/control arm. Throttle lag, updated firmware. Central locking system stopped working properly. Hope this isn't indication of long term reliability. Very common problem for this car. underbody trim slapping body at 45mph and higher, Oil leak from cracked cam cover. Washer unit replaced, DMTL Pump Fault and Cylinder 5 coil fault Oil FIlter Housing Gasket Leak. Starter fault detected. They ordered a new seal, installed it then we had until next day for the glue to dry. ", ABS Light on; 5df0 5df1 errors. BMW code reader indicated exhaust timing/cam problem. Ground strap between body and engine corroded causing no-start condition. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags BMW replaced all 6 injectors (with a new model) under warranty. A cable for the lock actuator in the passenger door was left unhooked when the car was returned. Valve cover or some other cover was not bolted down tight enough when waste gates were replaced. replaced along with new battery. valve lifters noise detected, the dealer replaced the lifters under initial warranty. Turned out to be blower motor, but replaced FSU as well for safety. Had to replace spark plugs and reset computers. No can help including dealer. Also Center Console lock replacement, plus minor wear/tear items - wipers, oil change etc. Replaced the fuse and traded the car. Throttle body replaced. Second occasion. Engine would not start. The dealer finally found the root cause of the problem, which turned out to be a brake issue. I thought that retightenng the gas cap solved it but wasn't sure. My mechanic claimed the water pump was also failing but I didn't see any codes. Cable between battery and fuse box had intermittent connection issues. Replaced spark plugs, replaced serpentine belt. Software update was applied to remedy torque converter not unlocking. The black rubber/plastic was deteriorating and cracked. Replaced engine oil filter housing gasket. Second time, first in November. No other problems on this occasion, with exception of re-setting Service light. Moon roof pinch warning light illuminated, system checked and warning light reset. Pr, transmission shifts are very sluggish when the car is cold. check engine light. Did some routine maintenance at the same time. Head Gasket replaced. Fixed by dealer no charge. The dealer installed two new ones. Oil filter stand was leaking, replacement required removal of intake manifold. Replaced transfer case servo motor Rear passenger window regulator went bad. Replaced drive belt and tensioner pulley. Work completed under BMW CPO. Driver's side hood latch not closing properly. Vacuum hoses connected to turbos were worn and severed. Car thinks bulb is burned out, but it is not. No symptoms for the week. Vacuum hose leak leading to loss of power. weak starting when cold and did not want to be left stranded. Repair mentioned something about an "SIS" but not sure what they were talking about. Car started overheating on the freeway and went into limp home mode. DRL replacement. Parts are on order. Replaced. Dealer said seal was damaged, ordered seal and replaced at later visit. a hose to the radiator was also replaced probably to facilitate access as no leak was present picked up car from repair #1 drove home, 1 block from home coolant light flickered. Rubberized coating of inside door grab was peeling off. ", replaced all four brake rotors, brake pads replaced steering column electric motor replaced defective air bag.
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