1998 BMW 328I problems

Filed Mar 4, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · WA

Bought car from third party with rebuilt title 333,000 miles currently and has been recertified by state patrol in 2015. Control cluster says taillight failure, and has issues with not starting. When jump started the car has reduced power with transmission limp mode light. Sometimes light comes on with limp mode, other time no limp mode at all. Have replaced taillights, battery and alternator with no fix. Still having reduced power, have to jump start my car and have a taillight failure. Cars front tires rub when turning even though all parts have clearance. Electrical problems surplus with this car. Everything from the radio, heater, transmission and taillights works intermittently.

Filed Oct 26, 2015 · Electrical · 169,000 miles · FL

The brake light connection is bad on the left side which results in the break light not to work.

Filed Aug 25, 2013 · Body · 165,000 miles · IL

While driving at any speed and without any warning the trunk opened up. Now the trunk is shut and will not open at all.

Filed Aug 25, 2013 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 165,000 miles · IL

Brake lights warning "brake light failure" keeps being displayed across the control panel. I clean the tail lights and brakes lights and the lights did illuminate properly afterwards, the warning goes away. Then the next time I get in the car a day later the control says "1 brake light failure" then the next day says "brake light failure".

Filed Jan 30, 2013 · Brakes · 186,000 miles · TX

Brake lights warning "brake light failure" keeps being displayed across the control panel. I clean the tail lights and brakes lights and the lights did illuminate properly afterwards, the warning goes away. Then the next time I get in the car a day later the control says "1 brake light failure" then the next day says "brake light failure".

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Locks · 59,000 miles · FL

While driving at any speed and without any warning the trunk opened up. *ak the latch continued slipping and the trunk would not lock.

Filed Dec 11, 2003 · Transmission · 143,000 miles · CA

The automatic transmission in my 1998 bmw 328i failed due to burnt fluid and oxidation. Bmw product literature clear states that the transmission contains a "lifetime fill" of fluid and does not require changing. In addition, bmw does not include a transmission service in any regularly recommended services and never recommends that one be performed. Intersting though, bmw recommends the use of dexron iii/mercon fluid for the transmission. Product literature put out by the manufacturers of these fluids clearly state that although the fluid should last longer than normal fluid, it still must be changed regularly. Every article regarding transmissions clearly states the transmission should be serviced and the fluid changed regularaly. Bmw refuses to stand behind its "lifetime fill" claim.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Airbags · FL · 1 injury

The side air bag failed to deploy out the air bag door cover, when the vehicle hit a curb on rainy night, instead the air bag deployed down the door and blew off the entire door panel. Injures were caused as a result of the door trim which flew off and hit the passenger in the ribs. Photos attached. A field engineer took photos and the vehicle was being used in a training session being held there. *ph

Filed May 28, 2003 · Airbags · 66,000 miles · MA · crash · 2 injuries

1998 bmw 328i - crashed going 35-40 MPH with extensive front end damage and no air bags deployed.

Filed Mar 31, 2003 · Engine · 54,500 miles · MA

Nar 03-31-2003 mr engine gasket failed which allowed water to enter the engine.