1992 bmw 325is. Rear subframe mount failure. Loose rear end. Clunking noises. Torn under belly where rear subframe bolts to unibody of car.
The worst 1992 BMW 325IS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body5
- Fuel system2
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Body5
- Fuel system2
- Suspension1
Recalls 4
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
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
- Risk
- If this happens, the contact ring wiring could eventually break. The air bag readiness indicator lamp (SRS or airbag) in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.
Recall number 96V110000 · 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 1992 BMW 325IS 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1992 BMW 325IS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I recently had the rear end of my car detached itself from the supreme while driving down the road. I have brought the car to several mechanic and have had every individual mechanic say he has seen it happened to my same exact car. And also said I was lucky I didn't crash. After having the car looked at by a mechanic he said that bmw had manufactured the subframe mounts insufficient and it has resulted in thousands of cases of rear ends falling off of the cars and it is not something that happens with wear and tear. Luckily my car broke right in front of a transmission shop so I was able to pull over before I had any major trouble. But it is a really dangerous thing that I think should fully be investigated and bmw should do something about it.
Left rear strut and mount cracked and tore away from sub-frame of vehicle. Nlm
Strut that holds the rear wheel is pulling from frame, consumer is not able to drive vehicle.
Left gas tank fuel sending unit has gone bad/is cracked underneith the rear seat, causing fumes/odor to enter into the passenger compartment. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.
Gas fumes filled passenger compartment.
Rear cross member frame broke off from the mounting of the vehcile, causing a clocking sound, and it felt like the rear end was giving way. Dealer has not been contacted.
Vehicle has had continued failures of the power lock system, several repair attempts however continues to fail. Mjs
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Questions about the 1992 BMW 325IS
Is the 1992 BMW 325IS reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1992 BMW 325IS, fewer than a typical 325IS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 BMW 325IS?
Body and structure, with 5 complaints. Next is fuel system (2).
How many recalls does the 1992 BMW 325IS have?
4 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control and air bags.
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