The brace holding one of the fuel tank straps broke off. It seems if broke off at the welds. The strap was just hanging and only the other was holding the fuel tank in place.
The worst 1994 BMW 325I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical4
- Engine3
- Fuel system3
- Airbags2
- Lights2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical4
- Engine3
- Fuel system3
- Airbags2
- Lights2
- Seat belts2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Locks1
- Visibility1
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 1994 BMW 325I 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1994 BMW 325I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the odometer reading was incorrect. The mileage indicated that the vehicle had 28,000 miles when the title indicated that the mileage was 128,000. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for a diagnostic test. The dealer advised the contact that another mechanic had altered the odometer. The contact also noticed that the anti-freeze was leaking, the front windows fogged and the seat belts were defective. The vehicle was at the dealership awaiting repair at the time of the complaint. The approximate mileage was approximately 28,000. The current mileage was unknown.
Consumer's wife was locked in their 1994 bmw 325i and the doors would not open. *nj the consumer stated the windows and horn did not work either.
Fuel gauge intermittent failure. Bmw's from 70's to '07 have been noted by owners as being a persistent problem. Most due to failure of the sending units. Many owners end up having the senders replaced multiple times d/t multiple failures of the sending units. My e36 has 2 sending units and I have been stuck on the side of the road multiple times. And the same for many other owners on bmw online boards/forums. I've been stuck in traffic where I merely missed an accident by maneuvering w/o engine power. Please look into this. Bmw has continued to have these problems and should recall the failed units that just keep failing.
Defective transmission jumped out of 1st gear with engine load. *bf the consumer requested assistance to remedy the problem the consumer discovered a technical service bulletin had been issued for manual transmissions. *sc
When driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed, the brake light illuminated on the dashboard. The consumer informed the dealer about this issue, however the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *nm the rear brake light bulbs burned out. *sc
Child seat would not latch onto left side of base. *mr ph
Consumer is unable to open left rear door from both inside and outside. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.*ak consumer stated the brake light switch was replaced.
Vehicle will stall in rain. Dealer determined that computer module got wet and vehicle will either stall or not start. Computer module has been replaced 3 times.
Fuel line leaks really bad can cause fire hazard in the engine is hot but the bmw dealer just said that the rubber hose can fail at any time.
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Questions about the 1994 BMW 325I
Is the 1994 BMW 325I reliable?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1994 BMW 325I, fewer than a typical 325I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 BMW 325I?
Electrical system, with 4 complaints. Next is engine (3).
How many recalls does the 1994 BMW 325I have?
3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control and exterior lighting.
What year does the BMW 325I have the most electrical problems?
The BMW 325I model years with the most electrical complaints are 2006 (85 complaints), 2003 (43 complaints) and 2002 (21 complaints).
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