Tl* the contact owns a 1993 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating, the antifreeze was leaking and the radiator fan was inoperable. In addition, the reservoir for the radiator was not mounted correctly. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 155,000.
The worst 1993 BMW 325I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine5
- Electrical4
- Lights3
- Acceleration2
- Fuel system2
Problems by type
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- Engine5
- Electrical4
- Lights3
- Acceleration2
- Fuel system2
- Visibility2
- Body1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
Recalls 3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
- Risk
- If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Recall number 98V178000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
- Risk
- This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
Recall number 97V131000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
- Risk
- If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.
Recall number 96V111000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 BMW 325I 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1993 BMW 325I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air conditioning system stopped working and the temperature would not maintain accurate temperatures. Later, the heating unit failed as well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but repairs were not made because the failures were outside of the warranty and there were no recalls. The contact located a recall, but was unsure if her VIN was included because she never received a notification. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were unknown.
The seals on top of the fuel tank leaked gas. The dealer has been contacted. *nm the consumer was told that this would only happen if the sending unit seals are defective. *sc the dealer found that a hose and sending unit seals were leaking fuel on top of the tank
The subframe cracked under normal driving condition. The crack is located on the subframe where the rear control arm attached. I m afriad that the rear axle may fall off the vehicle during driving. I have found other owner complaint about this on the e36 design. This is a weaknes on the surframe that casues it to fail in fatigue. I am a metallurgical engineer and have visually inspected the crack. It did not shown any corrosion, thus indiciating that it is not a environmental induce failure. This problrem is a manufacture problem in an inadequately desgined component. A subframe is a structure component and should fail uder normal operating conditions.the estimate to fix this problem is over $4000.00. Ihave contacted bmw customer relation, the representative has denied the problem and refused to let me tall to her supervisor. I believe this is safety related issue and hope that the federal safety agency can assist the car owners to resolve this issue.
Headlights: headlights on light trucks and SUV's are too high. This causes car drivers to be blinded, so they may not be able to see where to drive. A secondary effect is to cause road rage, with consequences ranging from none to murder. Fmvss shoud be changed to limit the height of headlights.
Recall 98v178000; vehicle has been repaired six times for engine cooling thermostat. Please provide further information.
Consumer contacted dealer for recall 98v178000 repairs. Dealership remedied vehicle as stated in recall, but consumer was experiencing the same problem. Please provide further details.
Drivers seatbelt will not retract always and the seatbelt with be loose and unsafe.
Jack lug wrench that comes equipped with vehicle will bend and break, causing vehicle to collapse. Consumer only had used jack ones.
Consumer said check coolant light cam on at 37,901 miles. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced water pump housing/ coolant level sensor, and thermostat. Car was sitting for about a year before problem came back at 88,253 miles, consumer took car back to dealer because coolant light was coming on. Dlr replaced radiator, thermostat and water pump. In 1998, received a recall on radiator cap. Took to dealer and they replaced the cap.
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Questions about the 1993 BMW 325I
Is the 1993 BMW 325I reliable?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 1993 BMW 325I, fewer than a typical 325I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 BMW 325I?
Engine and cooling, with 5 complaints. Next is electrical (4).
How many recalls does the 1993 BMW 325I have?
3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control and exterior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 1993 BMW 325I engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V178000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW 325I have bad engine?
The BMW 325I model years with the most engine complaints are 2006 (77 complaints), 2001 (23 complaints) and 2003 (16 complaints).
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