Anyone getting a noticeable noise coming from steering column area over rough bumps?

xDrive35i · 11-01-2011, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by juddholland

There is a noise but it's nowhere near as pronounced or alarming as before. And it doesn't happen when I take turns with banking or intersection dips anymore.

So let's revisit this, shall we? I'm still experiencing this over washboarded roads, and I've been doing some research and this seems to plague many BMW owners since 2001. Related to this clunk, but previously not mentioned, is a steering click when the car is off. Jiggling the steering wheel, I hear "clickickick," as I move it back and forth. I'm putting an end to these rattles and clunks I'm experiencing once and for all. I just wanted a nice car, and this is the thanks I get. Twice. I'm paying a manufacturer to build me a car, and twice now quality control has failed me. I'm unhappy about all of this nonsense.

lateshow · 11-01-2011, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by juddholland

So let's revisit this, shall we? I'm still experiencing this over washboarded roads, and I've been doing some research and this seems to plague many BMW owners since 2001. Related to this clunk, but previously not mentioned, is a steering click when the car is off. Jiggling the steering wheel, I hear "clickickick," as I move it back and forth. I'm putting an end to these rattles and clunks I'm experiencing once and for all. I just wanted a nice car, and this is the thanks I get. Twice. I'm paying a manufacturer to build me a car, and twice now quality control has failed me. I'm unhappy about all of this nonsense.

I'll have to check that out in a week or so when I get home.

Penso di no · 11-01-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by juddholland

So let's revisit this, shall we? I'm still experiencing this over washboarded roads, and I've been doing some research and this seems to plague many BMW owners since 2001. Related to this clunk, but previously not mentioned, is a steering click when the car is off. Jiggling the steering wheel, I hear "clickickick," as I move it back and forth. I'm putting an end to these rattles and clunks I'm experiencing once and for all. I just wanted a nice car, and this is the thanks I get. Twice. I'm paying a manufacturer to build me a car, and twice now quality control has failed me. I'm unhappy about all of this nonsense.

Why do you care about a noise the steering wheel makes when you jiggle it with the car turned off?

xDrive35i · 11-02-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Penso di no

Why do you care about a noise the steering wheel makes when you jiggle it with the car turned off?

I care because it replicates the same sound that occurs over sudden pavement changes. And to hear it for the first time with the car off and with no prior knowledge of the problem would definitely lead me to believe that something is dangerously loose in my steering or suspension.

Wei Z · 11-20-2011, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by juddholland

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Originally Posted by Penso di no

Why do you care about a noise the steering wheel makes when you jiggle it with the car turned off?

I care because it replicates the same sound that occurs over sudden pavement changes. And to hear it for the first time with the car off and with no prior knowledge of the problem would definitely lead me to believe that something is dangerously loose in my steering or suspension.

Do you have any solutions from the dealer? I have got a 35i and it has the same problem with yours. Many thanks!

JOHNBMWM5 · 11-20-2011, 03:33 AM

Could it be "tyre pressure related"?.
Mine thankfully is fine.

Wei Z · 11-20-2011, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by johnbmw6

Could it be "tyre pressure related"?.
Mine thankfully is fine.

Thank you, but It is not related to the tyre pressure. I set the pressure all according to the instruction.

MattUK · 11-20-2011, 08:56 AM

Mine clunks and jumps all over the place, just assumed this was normal

xDrive35i · 11-22-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MattUK

Mine clunks and jumps all over the place, just assumed this was normal

Yeah it's not normal. If you search around on google you'll find BMW models since 1992 with this issue. Apparently, the same noise/problem can occur from a variety of loose or missing parts, which is why my dealership is afraid to do anything to this one.

AJWilson · 11-22-2011, 03:15 PM

Mine did make a liitle clunky noise. Sorted now new steering rack fitted on Monday.

MattUK · 11-23-2011, 12:47 PM

Hmmmm.. Ok so something else to ask them to look at.. thanks

x3valk · 11-23-2011, 01:02 PM

Seems like BMW really botched the entire steering system. Mine is in the shop for a new steering rack, which is also a common defect/complaint.

rohan_b79 · 12-15-2011, 07:20 PM

Yeah Mine is in the BMW dealership, where they found that the steering column/rack had a problem and want to replace it. They say its going to take 5 days.

The issue I had in my 2011 x35i was at slow speeds while making tight turns the steering would make a thud kind of sound, and I could feel the jerk in the steering wheel.

Also, my steering gets crazy and turns violently literally when it hits a road pothole or some other uneveness on the road. I used to think this was usual for a BMW, but until I drove the loaner X3 (28i)which was just fine on such bumps. Don't know if the the new steering column would fix this steering-turning itself issue or not.

xDrive35i · 03-16-2012, 08:40 PM

So did everyone's steering rack replacement fix this? Because my dealership is hesitating to touch this car the second time around, as the first X3 with the same problem saw no remedy. I can't seem to figure out what it is. Please help. I'm at wit's end here.

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MattUK Captain Unsensible 99 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2016 M240i Coupe - Estoril Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M240i [0.00]	Hmmmm.. Ok so something else to ask them to look at.. thanks
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x3valk New Member 4 Rep 27 Posts Drives: m3 sedan Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Seems like BMW really botched the entire steering system. Mine is in the shop for a new steering rack, which is also a common defect/complaint.
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rohan_b79 New Member 8 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California, USA iTrader: (0)	Yeah Mine is in the BMW dealership, where they found that the steering column/rack had a problem and want to replace it. They say its going to take 5 days. The issue I had in my 2011 x35i was at slow speeds while making tight turns the steering would make a thud kind of sound, and I could feel the jerk in the steering wheel. Also, my steering gets crazy and turns violently literally when it hits a road pothole or some other uneveness on the road. I used to think this was usual for a BMW, but until I drove the loaner X3 (28i)which was just fine on such bumps. Don't know if the the new steering column would fix this steering-turning itself issue or not.
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xDrive35i Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,781 Posts Drives: Porsche Macan S Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	So did everyone's steering rack replacement fix this? Because my dealership is hesitating to touch this car the second time around, as the first X3 with the same problem saw no remedy. I can't seem to figure out what it is. Please help. I'm at wit's end here.
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