Bmw 325 1987
Model 325 made in 1987 by Bmw got 31 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, visibility. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, visibility.
Model 1987
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V151000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 07/01/1985 to 09/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 97300 | 03/20/1987 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 11/10/1986 | 11/14/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: switch plunger could jam, rendering brake lights either inoperative or continuously illiminated, regardless of brake pedal operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace brake light switch with revised switch with increased electrical load capacity. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brake light switch. vehicle description: passenger cars with high brake lights. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V015000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1983 to 01/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 375000 | 06/04/1993 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 02/01/1993 | 02/05/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: coolant system.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA90002 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 10/12/1989 | 10/30/1990 | MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE89142 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 07/14/1989 | 10/12/1989 | BRAKES DRAG & FAIL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA92017 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/02/1992 | 03/30/1993 | HEATER CORE FAILURE | 93V015000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 06/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Battery failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 08/08/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fuse box caught on fire. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Ignition switch failed to allow key to turn.. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 02/23/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1991 | |
| Wiring harness under hood shorted, causing fire. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| Cosnumer received recall 93v015000 in early june. consumer contacted union park bmw located in wilmington delaware, tele#302-658-7245, and was told parts were on order, but does not know when parts will come in. consumer has been waiting for over 2 months.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| The radiator was leaking. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/08/2003 | 82000 | 1 | |
| While driving oil light came on after being serviced 5 days ago. will be taking vehicle back to dealership to have mechanic check engine and electrical system for problems.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket was leaking. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/27/1998 | 08/01/1993 | ||
| Driving at 55 mph, all instruments reading normal, heard a bang , lost all engine power and brakes,power steering. was not timing belt because when downshifting to arrest vehicle tachometer was working. car would not restart in neutral while coasting, nor would it pop start. coasted to a stop using emergency brake. when stopped, noticed flames from under hood. left vehicle and watched it burn to oblivion. cause of fire unknown at this time, insurance won't investigate because there was not any coverage for fire. | |||
| 06/29/1998 | |||
| While driving engine caught on fire, spreading to the exhaust . manufacturer has not been notified. *ak | |||
| Parked vehicle and five minutes later fire started followed by an explosion. please describe details. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine belt replaced due to noise. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 07/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| The oxygen sensor failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 10/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| When air conditioner or heater is turned on, vehicle looses power/hesitates. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| The radio station light broke. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 08/04/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| Able to smell the gas fume, especially when the engine is running. the fuel leakage may be related to the type of gasoline additive (ntbe?) in the california, | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 07/01/1992 | 0 | ||
| Rear door doesn't open from inside. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| The coolant light came on. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission doesn't shift properly. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 06/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Differential leaks. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 4 | ||
| Seat belt latch plastic part broke off inside of latch, causing latch to fail. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| The driver's seat wobbles. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Seat heater burned through the seat and burned passenger. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 06/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| The brake light inoperative. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| The side and front molding fell off. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 07/11/2000 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration due to failure of the idle control valve, on one occasion the surge occurred and the vehicle went onto a curb which damaged the oil pan, consumer feels the dealer should reimburse her for the repairs. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| Vehicle not included in recall number 93v015000. coolant leaking into vehicle on driver's side due to a crack in heater core. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving coolant light came on. hose blew off coolant reservoir. vehicle was towed and hose was reattached. *ak recall (93v-015) work done on the coolant system, after the recall was done the vehicle running hotter than before. *yh | |||
| 07/21/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving window got foggy and coolant was leaking on front seat floor. technician explained that clamps were too tight, forcing the coolant to overflow just like stated in recall 93v015000. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Heater core recall repairs refused due to vehicle being imported and manufactorer has no record of vin (93v-015). *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 08/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Power windows failed. | |||