Bmw 325 1995
Model 325 made in 1995 by Bmw got 28 consumer complains as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 2.5l engine.
Model 1995
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 20/28/23 | 22/35/26 | Premium | $ 881 | 2 | 950626 |
| ( 2.5L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/28/22 | 21/36/26 | Premium | $ 921 | 2 | 950626 |
| ( 2.5L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 20/28/23 | 22/35/26 | Premium | $ 881 | 3 | 950626 |
| ( 2.5L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/28/22 | 21/36/26 | Premium | $ 921 | 3 | 950626 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 62 02 97 | 04/01/1997 | 52234 | Replacement of instrument cluster. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| 11 01 97 | 01/01/1997 | 52224 | Coolant hose rubbing. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 65/17/96 | 10/01/1996 | 50671 | Whining noise during cd operation. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 72/07/96 | 12/01/1996 | 50678 | Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 24/06/94R | 11/01/1996 | 24/06/94 | 50675 | Transmission control module fault code 40. *tw | 05/27/1997 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 61 19 96 | 01/01/1997 | 52227 | Central locking switch - certain central locking switches may be overly sensitive to vibration, such as that encountered when driving over rough road surfaces - in such cases, the doors of the vehicle could be centrally locked without touch | 07/17/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 41/03/96 | 11/01/1996 | 50679 | Wind noise diagnostics. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 510894(4129) | 03/01/1995 | 39806 | Dash warping above center vent. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 720294(4138) | 03/01/1995 | 3010701 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 07/12/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| The airbag malfunctioned, warning light came on and has remained on constantly. i have spoken to several other bmw owners of this make and year model who have told me that this is a common occurrence. apparently there is a sensor connected to the seatbelt which often goes bad, which then triggers the dash warning light. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Other: air bag light stayed on. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 03/21/1998 | 1 | 09/03/1995 | |
| No deployment of passenger's side air bag in a head-on collision, resulting in injuries to passenger. | |||
| 09/07/1995 | |||
| At a 40mph frontal collision drivers airbag didn't deploy. please describe. tt | |||
| 09/07/1995 | |||
| At a 40mph frontal collision passengers airbag didn't deploy. please describe. tt | |||
| 06/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| No deployment of driver's airbag during accident. *aw | |||
| 08/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Was hit on the front passenger side air bag deployed but drivers side air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 06/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/06/1998 | |||
| While driving put the vehicle in second gear at 45-50 mph and engine blew out. dealer contacted and no warranty, consumer must remedy the problem at own expense. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 08/19/1995 | 9 | ||
| Defective dash. *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/06/1997 | 10/19/1995 | ||
| Automatic transmission failure. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 01/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Traction control system failed. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 05/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Defective rear seat shoulder harness, resulting in injury. (attorney for client) *skd | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 08/19/1995 | 9 | ||
| Rear passenger seat broke. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/19/1995 | 9 | ||
| Leak in brake system. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 02/20/1997 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that there is unacceptable rotor wear on vehicle. rotors were measured at 20.3 mil. the specs are for 22.mil. allowable wear of 1.6 mil. the rotors are worn . the rotors were not manufactured properly. *ak *slc | |||
| 03/28/1997 | 5 | ||
| The rotors are bad, driver said that he has to change them to often. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer feels the gas pedal and brake pedals are too close together. this has caused the driver to press them both at the same time which caused sudden acceleration. the consumer also feel the brake pedal height should be adjustable. *mr *nlm | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 02/22/1996 | |||
| When applying the brakes there is excessive brake pedal travel possibly caused by heater valve hiting brake booster. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 08/19/1995 | 9 | ||
| Right rear inner panel broke off. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 07/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Convertible top head liner failed. *skd | |||
| 08/19/1995 | 9 | ||
| Convertible top broke. | |||
| 07/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Convertible top failed. *skd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing minor accident. *sd | |||
| The accelerator stuck and the car lurched and runs at high rpms. please describe. tt | |||
| 05/23/1995 | |||
| Day after purchase 5/23/95 throttle stuck wide open almost hitting pedestrian. from that time to dealership problem reoccured (5) times. please describe details | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 05/04/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's wife took vehicle to the car wash. when the job was done she entered the vehicle, put it in drive, and without placing foot on the accelerator the vehicle took off, right out into oncoming traffic. consumer put foot on the brakes, but vehicle kept racing. consumer was finally able to bring vehicle under control. consumer stated that his wife was almost killed because of this incident. consumer felt that there was something defective in the accelerators of those vehicles. consumer took the vehicle to a private mechanic, who stated that the vehicle was sprayed on the underside, and some of the spray affected the accelerator. *ak | |||