Bmw 323i 1998
Model 323i made in 1998 by Bmw got 26 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 2.5 engine.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 19/27/22 | 20.8956/34.6788/25.4468 | Regular | 853 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.5 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 20/30/24 | 22.4856/38.3202/27.6218 | Regular | 782 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.5 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 19/27/22 | 20.8956/34.6788/25.4468 | Regular | 853 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.5 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 20/30/24 | 22.4856/38.3202/27.6218 | Regular | 782 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 72 04 98 | 10/01/1998 | 602917 | Information on new airbags. *yc | 01/21/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 11 08 98 | 07/01/1998 | 601926 | Condition regarding long life engine oil. *yc | 08/31/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 65 10 97 | 01/01/1998 | 600528 | Subject on sound volume adjustment on e36 convertible w/ hi-fi audo system (harman-kardon) manufactured between 03/01/97 and 10/16/97 with option 674 *db*yc | 05/20/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 09/13/2009 | 134000 | 1 | |
| I have a 1998bmw 323is and i recently met with an accident on sunday 9/13/2009. my friend was driving my car and it crashed very badly. the whole front portion is gone and car is reusable. what surprises me is the airbags never came out. only the side airbag(drivers side) just cameout1/2. is this what happens in a crash?how can i trust cars in the crash? *tr | |||
| 07/08/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2098 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 09/13/2009 | 134000 | 1 | |
| I have a 1998bmw 323is and i recently met with an accident on sunday 9/13/2009. my friend was driving my car and it crashed very badly. the whole front portion is gone and car is reusable. what surprises me is the airbags never came out. only the side airbag(drivers side) just cameout1/2. is this what happens in a crash?how can i trust cars in the crash? *tr | |||
| 09/26/2000 | 1 | 02/02/1998 | |
| Police report states that vehicle ran into an expedition. most of the report was unclear. driver had suffered a heart attack on the way to hospital, and could not remember any other details at this time. vehicle was totaled. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 01/07/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was t-boned by another vehicle, and side air bag didn't deploy. consumer sustained injuries. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 09/13/2009 | 134000 | 1 | |
| I have a 1998bmw 323is and i recently met with an accident on sunday 9/13/2009. my friend was driving my car and it crashed very badly. the whole front portion is gone and car is reusable. what surprises me is the airbags never came out. only the side airbag(drivers side) just cameout1/2. is this what happens in a crash?how can i trust cars in the crash? *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/09/1999 | 2 | ||
| While driving at approximately 70mph engine blew out. had no warning. coasted vehicle to side of road. had vehicle towed to dealer. was informed by mechanic that engine could be repaired. was not informed what caused the engine to blow out. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 95400 | 1 | |
| The brake light switch fails which prevents the brake light to illuminate when the car is brake. subsequently, cruise control cannot be disengaged by the brake anymore because of this problem. instead when in cruise control with the brake the depressed the car speeds up compensating for the lost speed. this greatly increases the chance for a high speed crash because of the inability to disengage cruise control. *tr | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 95400 | ||
| The brake light switch fails which prevents the brake light to illuminate when the car is braked. subsequently, cruise control cannot be disengaged by the brake anymore because of this problem. instead when in cruise control with the brake the depressed the car speeds up compensating for the lost speed. this greatly increases the chance for a high speed crash because of the inability to disengage cruise control. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 06/27/1998 | ||
| Electronic system--low coolant and gas measure level. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 04/20/1998 | ||
| Electric locks short circuit. fuel tank cap sensor short circuit. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 06/27/1998 | ||
| Electronic system--low coolant and gas measure level. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 95400 | 1 | |
| The brake light switch fails which prevents the brake light to illuminate when the car is brake. subsequently, cruise control cannot be disengaged by the brake anymore because of this problem. instead when in cruise control with the brake the depressed the car speeds up compensating for the lost speed. this greatly increases the chance for a high speed crash because of the inability to disengage cruise control. *tr | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 95400 | ||
| The brake light switch fails which prevents the brake light to illuminate when the car is braked. subsequently, cruise control cannot be disengaged by the brake anymore because of this problem. instead when in cruise control with the brake the depressed the car speeds up compensating for the lost speed. this greatly increases the chance for a high speed crash because of the inability to disengage cruise control. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| Glove box switch. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 04/20/1998 | ||
| Electric locks short circuit. fuel tank cap sensor short circuit. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 96000 | 2 | |
| Pirelli tire failure on 1998 bmw 323ic. the tires, at least two of the four have failed.the car shakes at any speed in excess of 35 mph. i have been told that after testing on a very sophisticated machine that the tires have excessive road force problems, tire rack said pirelli will not stand behind these very expensive tires, as they only cover problems w/n the first 2/32nds of wear. my tires have 3/32nds of wear. they cannot be used at speeds in excess of 35 mph. i have been told that i will have to buy a new set of tires, this dosnt make any sense. *nm | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 95400 | 1 | |
| The brake light switch fails which prevents the brake light to illuminate when the car is brake. subsequently, cruise control cannot be disengaged by the brake anymore because of this problem. instead when in cruise control with the brake the depressed the car speeds up compensating for the lost speed. this greatly increases the chance for a high speed crash because of the inability to disengage cruise control. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 04/05/2008 | 102501 | 1 | 09/05/2005 |
| I was backing out of a driveway, and the vehicle rpm's - on their own - suddenly increased to a very high rpm. the vehicle accelerated as i was backing up, causing me to rear end a parked car across the street. *tr | |||