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2014 BMW i3 repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (10%)

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2014 BMW i3 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatch

168-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD

5259 mi Rattling coming from steering column. Performed SIB 51 20 14 to add felt tape to interior trim. This did not fix steering column rattle. 
5624 mi Steering column rattle. Steering column replaced per SIB 32 06 14. Replaced P/N 32-30-6-865-576 Manually Adjustable Steering Columng and P/N 32-30-6-778-609 Torx Bolt. This resolved the steering column rattle. 
1000 mi Suspension made noise when turning steering wheel in cold weather. BMW had a service bulletin to correct the problem (lubrication) 

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2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatch

168-horsepower Electric + Gas 1-speed automatic RWD

48980 mi Broken right front spring, dealer replaced both front springs and sway bar under warranty including upper ball joint. 
6000 mi Steering noise 
16820 mi creaking noise from steering wheel 
5100 mi Bad strut pad that was making noise 

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2014 BMW i3 Suspension Problems

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