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1998 BMW 325 problems

The most common problem on the 1998 BMW 325 is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical 325 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 1998 BMW 325 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1998 BMW 325 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1998 BMW 325 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 1, 2013 · Electrical · 14,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 bmw 325. The contact stated that when placing her key in the ignition, the brake warning lamp would illuminate. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 19,000. Updated 10/29/13

Filed Feb 11, 2009 · Fuel system · 242,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 bmw 325i. The contact previously experienced stalling issues with the vehicle. On february 11, 2008, the vehicle shut down while driving 35 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop. It was determined that the fuel in the vehicle was corroding the fuel pump and caused it to fail. The vehicle was towed back to his residence. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact will trade in the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 242,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2002 · Visibility · IN

Consumer states that water is leaking on the inside of vehicle onto the carpet. Consumer states vehicle has been over heating. Consumer feels its the heater core. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · 181 miles · NY

The dealer switched the price of the car after I gave him cash money. The dealer misrepresented the condition of the car after I paid cash for the car. The dealer wrote as is on the receipt, the dealer kept the title. The dealer stole the car I drove there and wants $30 per day storage for my own car he moved. I never signed anything. Scc *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*742562

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Questions about the 1998 BMW 325

Is the 1998 BMW 325 reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1998 BMW 325, fewer than a typical 325 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 BMW 325?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).

How many recalls does the 1998 BMW 325 have?

No recalls on record.

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