When washing windows, odor of alcohol comes into vehicle. Consumer believes hose to rear window washer leaks.
The worst 1996 BMW 850 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 BMW 850 2
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What 1996 BMW 850 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Questions about the 1996 BMW 850
Is the 1996 BMW 850 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 BMW 850, close to a typical 850 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 BMW 850?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 BMW 850 have?
No recalls on record.
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