1998 BMW 325 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 325 years
- Not enough data 6th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 325. That ranks 6th out of 16 325 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 14,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 BMW 325 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 242,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 181 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW 325 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW 325.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 bmw 325. The contact stated that when placing her key in the ignition, the brake warning lamp would illuminate. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 bmw 325i. The contact previously experienced stalling issues with the vehicle. On february 11, 2008, the vehicle shut down while driving 35 mph. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop. It was determined that the fuel in the vehicle was corroding the fuel pump and caused…
Consumer states that water is leaking on the inside of vehicle onto the carpet. Consumer states vehicle has been over heating. Consumer feels its the heater core. Please provide any further information. Ts
The dealer switched the price of the car after i gave him cash money. The dealer misrepresented the condition of the car after i paid cash for the car. The dealer wrote as is on the receipt, the dealer kept the title. The dealer stole the car i drove there and wants $30 per day storage for my own…
Other BMW 325 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 325 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 325 | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 325 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 325 | 26 | 2 |
| 2001 325 | 31 | 2 |
| 2000 325 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 325 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 325 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 325 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 325 | 23 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 325?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW 325?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 BMW 325 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 325 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.