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1993 BMW 325I problems

The 1993 BMW 325I has 25 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (24%) concerns cooling system. Next are electrical system (16%) and lighting (12%).

At a glance

Complaints
25 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Cooling system 24% of complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Cooling system 24%
  • Electrical system 16%
  • Lighting 12%
  • Cruise control 8%
  • Fuel system 8%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 8%
  • Air conditioning & heating 4%
  • Seat belts 4%
  • Steering 4%
  • Body & structure 4%

What the data shows

None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.

Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1993 ranks 9th most-complained-about out of 9 model years of the BMW 325I with enough data (4 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

Blinker on the right side of the car stays on at all times it has drained battery several times where she had to leave her car. Dealer said it was not important

Vehicle's sun roof entire assembly came off while driving at 70 MPH. Dealer contacted and unaware of the problem. No warranty, and cannot remedy the problem, second problem after prior repair work done two brackets stripped from the sun roof.

September 1998

Brake light comes but there is no problem with brake lights. Prior to this, brake bulbs shorted out, but they were replaced. However, this problem still exists. Please provide further information and VIN#.

June 1998

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 BMW 325I. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating, the antifreeze was leaking and the radiator fan was inoperable. In addition, the reservoir for the radiator was not mounted correctly. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 155,000.

Reported at 155,000 miles, May 2011

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