Car overheated, causing the top radiator hose to fail and also the thermostat to fail as a direct result of the recall. The dealer refuses to fix this problem. I feel this is there responibity to fix the failures. The $466.30 is there estimate.
The worst 1992 BMW 735I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine3
- Electrical1
- Locks1
- Seats1
Problems by type
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- Engine3
- Electrical1
- Locks1
- Seats1
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
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 735I 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1992 BMW 735I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving at state speed there was a noise coming from right hand side of vehicle and without warning front right door and rear right door opened.
I ended up to replace every component in the cooling sistem of a total cost aprox. $ 2500 and later on I found here on the net that the 735i's have a recall on their cooling sistem. After all the replacements in the engine cooling sistem , months after, I received a note from the bmw dealership about the radiator cap. To late. I allready lost more than 2500usd in repairs. My question is: can I get a refund from the bmw manufacturer for all the loses ? I have all the receipts from my mechanic.thank you.
Recall #98v‑178 replaces the radiator cap because the cooling system is not robust enough to hold the pressure of an overheated engine. Bmw states that the result can be a ruptured heater core and possible hot cooland expelled on the drivers legs and steamed windows obscuring vision. All of these conditions do occur and did occur on my car before the recall. The replacement of the heater core cost is about $2,000. It seems to me that bmw should be responsible for repair of an admitted defect and the replacement of a $10.00 radiator cap is not going to help. I replaced my cap befor the recall after the damage was done. Why doesnt the federal safety agency demand bmw to be responsible for these failures caused by design flaws?
While parked vehicle caught fire under the hood. This has happened twice, harness was replaced the first time. Dealer can't find a solution.
The drivers side power seat recline cable slips out of its motor allowing the seat back to sudderly fall back untill it rests on the rear seat. This is dangerous while driving and can cause the driver to loose control of the car. I reported this failure to the dealer and the service manager told me that replacing the cable will not fix the problem. Their mechanics insert a piece of welding rod into or onto the cable housing to solve the problem. But they declined to perform this fix for me when I asked if there was a recall for this problem. I purchased a new cable but there is some confusion as to which replacement part is the correct one. I purchaced both of the types listed and they are the same length as the old cable and the problem still exists. The parts man at kuni told me that this is a common problem an several models of bmw not just the 735i.
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Questions about the 1992 BMW 735I
Is the 1992 BMW 735I reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1992 BMW 735I, 1.5 times a typical 735I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 BMW 735I?
Engine and cooling, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1992 BMW 735I have?
3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, air bags and exterior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 1992 BMW 735I engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V178000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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