Regarding my 1990 bmw 325 convertible. The covering under the steering wheel above the pedals will fall on my feet when I am driving, my feet get caught and I have to pull over and push the covering off my feet and shove it back over the pedals. There is a place for it to lock into except to sit above the pedals. It is very scary when my feet get caught, I am constantly moving my feet to push in the clutch pedal. I was getting my oil changed and the person working there said he also had that problem with his bmw 325 convertible.
The worst 1990 BMW 325 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Locks1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Seats1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. The clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting is unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose.
- Risk
- Fuel seepage between the feed fuel hose and the engine fitting can result in free fuel in the engine compartment, which could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.
Recall number 94V066000 · Recall details
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core
- What is wrong
- The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.
- Risk
- Vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. In some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. Also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. Also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Recall number 93V015000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Heater core failure
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Technical service bulletins for the 1990 BMW 325 5
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What 1990 BMW 325 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake lights were inoperative; in addition, cannot open the unlocked door from inside/ driver's seat wobbles and seat heater overheated, burning driver.
Consumer had recall #93v015000, fixed a year ago, consumer was driving and the car engine cooling light came on and the car overheated . Please describe .
Sudden unintended acceleration, vehicle surged forward unexpectedly. Tt
Engine hcooling system leaked and the engine burned up. Please describe.
Drivers airbag did not deploy during front end collison; rearended another vehicle; three car collision; one sensor crushed upon impact. Tt
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Questions about the 1990 BMW 325
Is the 1990 BMW 325 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1990 BMW 325, fewer than a typical 325 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 BMW 325?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 1990 BMW 325 have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and visibility.
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