All automatic door locks in cold weather conditions become frozen, causing the doors not to close securely. Dealer replaced the locks which did not correct the problem.
The worst 1998 BMW 525 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 BMW 525 2
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What 1998 BMW 525 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Questions about the 1998 BMW 525
Is the 1998 BMW 525 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 BMW 525, fewer than a typical 525 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 BMW 525?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 BMW 525 have?
No recalls on record.
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