2002 BMW 325I visibility problems

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Visibility · NJ

The rear window rolls down and won't go back up again. Ha email been informed by dealership that it's broken and window regulator needs to replaced. The windows are rarely used. Online research indicates that this is a recurring problem and the dealerships are fully aware of it. The manufacturer should recognize this, recall and fix this issue as it is expensive fix. This has happened 3 times already. My car has barely 60k miles.

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Visibility · 133,000 miles · GA

Like many others who have reported this problem, this will be my third time replacing a window regulator in my 2002 bmw 325i. The month after I purchased this vehicle I had to replace the front driver's side window regulator, and a few months later I had to replace the front passenger side window regulator. This time I am replacing the regulator on the back driver's side window. This is not an inexpensive repair. It's about $400 plus per window. Someone needs to investigate this and provide a reimbursement to the consumer (me). Hopefully the next repair will be covered by bmw. I'm sure the back passenger side window regulator will most likely be next.

Filed Jun 21, 2014 · Visibility · NY

This is the third window I have had that rolls down then suddenly breaks and won't roll up. When I google it I see many other bmw 325i car owners e46 between 2001 and 2006 having the same problem and it is obviously a known weak spot in these cars that should have been recalled and the manufacturer should be told they have to pay for the repairs and reimburse us. My back seat is never used so those back windows are never used and it happened with the back window - it happened with both the front windows - one at a time and every time it is very expensive to fix.

Filed Sep 5, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 40,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the windows could not be opened or closed. In addition, the windows would exhibit an abnormal crunching sound constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 51,000. ..updated 11/28/12 *bf the consumer stated he had a problem with all the windows, getting jammed, or becoming stuck in the up or down position. All of the regulators were replaced. Also, there was a problem with the lock system not working. Sometimes, the button and switches would not work. Updated 11/29/30

Filed Mar 15, 2010 · Visibility · 38,556 miles · MN

I've read several same complaints re: window regulator failure, so am adding this report for record: I have replaced two rarely used rear window regulators that were diagnosed as faulty (both rear door passenger and driver side) on my low mileage 325i 2002 -- each was after warranty expired (dates: 7/07 and 9/09). The window mechanism simply stopped responding/working, produced a grinding noise when deployed, and would not raise back up from a previously working down position. Dealer gave me a 10% labor discount first time and then a 10% each parts and labor discount on second occurrence. Cost averaged at $330+ parts and labor.

Filed Feb 10, 2010 · Visibility · 57,000 miles · CA

On my 325i, I have had three to fix the power window regulator three times for two different windows, today I took it in to fix the problem a fourth time and for the third window. Three of the fixes have been under warranty ' unfortunately the latest one is not covered. Even under warranty, it is inconvenient and this time when it happened I was four hours away from home and I had to drive with the window down ' in the cold ' to get home. Thank goodness it was not raining.

Filed Jan 21, 2010 · Visibility · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 bmw 325i. He stated that the electronic windows broke inside of the door three times. On two occasions the vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. The third and most recent failure has not been repaired. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in so that they could diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 76000.

Filed Jun 15, 2009 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · NJ

Rear window regulator failed. Vehicle warranty was expired and window was repaired at dealer. Opposite rear window regulator failed several weeks later. Front window operators move the window slowly and windows need manual assistance (push on glass) to close. Investigated whether new window regulator design has been implemented. Determined that replacement window regulators are identical to original. The design problem stems from the attachment of the window regulator cable ends into plastic retainers. Obviously, during the cycles of window operation, the plastic is over-stressed and fails. Placed written complaint with bmw USA to no avail as the vehicle is no longer under warranty. First window failure was around 50k miles. Remaining window failures were around 90k miles.

Filed Oct 23, 2008 · Visibility · 67,806 miles · GA

Problem summary: window regulator pulley failure. On or about may 2008, depressed switch to let drivers front window down. Upon depressing, a loud cracking noise occurred. Seeing that there was a problem, I depressed the switch again to get the window up. The window would not come up, only the loud noise could be heard.. The window was pulled up manually and stayed in this position until repair. This issue was taken to dealer on june 6, 2008 and according to the dealer the problem was (quote) "'left window regulator pulleys failed. Replaced lf window regulator and nuts'". On or about september 2008, while riding on a calm weather day, I chose to let all the windows down. When the right rear passenger window was depressed, I heard a loud cracking noise as if the window had cracked. When I stopped to examine, I tried to let it up and realized it would not go back up. I realized I had the same issue that occurred in late may08 with the front window. The window was manually pulled up. To date it has not been repaired. On october 10, 2008 while riding out, I chose to let the 3 working windows down to enjoy the air. Around 5:30pm, oct. 10, 08 I pressed the rear passenger left window and all I got was a loud cracking noise as if the window had cracked. I pull to the side of the road and realize that I now have a 3rd window that has not held up in durability. My parents have had a car for 20 years with power windows and never had such an issue. I personally had another vehicle for 11 years that had power windows and never had such an issue. I believe that the window regulator pulley used for this vehicle are defective as they should be able to hold up to normal window usage. This left rear window has not been repaired as of yet.

Filed May 14, 2008 · Body, Visibility · 73,000 miles · MD

The plastic clips that operate the sunshade on my 2002 325i have broken four times since I purchased the vehicle in 2003 requiring replacement. The first three times the dealer covered in full under the cpo warranty, which ran out in march 2008. Out of warranty costs are $350 to repair. Tried to get the dealer to cover this last repair, which I reported just two weeks after my extended warranty expired, but they refused.