325is - two rear subframe mounts have completely broken. There is no evidence of abuse/accident. Repair estimates have been written in the $2500-$4000 range. After researching the matter I've found that many others have encountered the problem. I even spoke to a bmw body shop employee who believes it should have been recalled. I also found another 93 325is owner in san francisco who was able to get bmw of north america to repair his car (out of warranty) at no cost. I'm currently working with bmwna and my local dealer to achieve the same thing.
The worst 1993 BMW 325 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
- Fuel system3
- Body2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Airbags3
- Fuel system3
- Body2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Visibility1
Recalls 3
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- In a fmvss no. 208 30 miles-per-hour compliance test, an unbelted test driver dummy's chest maximum resultant acceleration was 70.8 g's, which exceeds the maximum allowable value of 60 g's. Also, the unbelted passenger dummy's left femur maximum load was 2361 lbs, which exceeds maximum allowable value of 2250 lbs. The vehicles do not comply with fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an accident, the occupant will be subjected to an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- On automatic transmission models only, the dealer will replace the transmission support crossmember with a crossmember used on the manual transmission model. Also, the transmission rear bushing supports will be replaced with bushing having different performance characteristics. The steering column front support bearing at the firewall will be replaced with a modified part using a teflon inner surface and teflon spray will be applied to the column housing in the area of the bearing. A brace will be added between the knee bolster support and the steering column.
Recall number 94V151000 · Recall details
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
See all 3 recalls for the 1993 BMW 325
Defect investigations
Air bag wiring failure
There is no summary currently available
EA95013
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 BMW 325 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1993 BMW 325 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Recalls # 94v15100 and 96v11100; never received notice from manufacturer about either recall, and no response, just a referral to dealership.
Owner has not been properly notified of brake recalls on his vehicle.
The vehicle was in a severe frontal collision which involved a roll over and the airbag did not deploy.please describe.
Vehicle was in a front-end collision and driver's air bag did not deploy. Please describe.
Gasoline odor persists even after replacement of gas tank/fuel lines as per recall. (94v066000)
Noisy front windows.
Driving electrical problem developed.resulting in vehicle fire. Tt
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Questions about the 1993 BMW 325
Is the 1993 BMW 325 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1993 BMW 325, close to a typical 325 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 BMW 325?
Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is fuel system (3).
How many recalls does the 1993 BMW 325 have?
3 recalls, covering seat belts, fuel system, gasoline and visibility.
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