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#BS-1978-BMW320-62D91978 Bmw 320i
Based on reports from 3 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
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Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core issues — failures commonly reported around 60K miles.
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Top cost driver: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core (2 reports).
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1978 Bmw 320i: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core Issues
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core complaints account for 67% of all reports filed for the 1978 Bmw 320i, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 60K-mile mark.
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1978 Bmw 320i, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:buckle assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
TIRES
DUE TO A MATERIAL STUCTURAL DEFECT, THE RUBBER SEAL BETWEEN THE METAL VALVE STEM AND RIM ALLOWS SLOW SEEPAGE OF AIR AROUND THE VALVE BASE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
DUE TO THE HIGH FUEL FLOW RATE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, CONDITIONS OF EXTREME ALTITUDE, TEMPERATURES, OR FUEL CONTAMINATION, MAY LEAD TO THE FORMATION OF FUEL VAPOR BUBBLES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
THE HEX HEAD BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO TERMINAL #30 MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
WHEN SUBJECTED TO THE EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE DAMPER SLEEVES WHICH COVER THE RETURN SPRINGS OF THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM CAN DEFORM AND PREVENT THEIR RETURNING THE THROTTLE TO IDLE POSITION AFTER RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
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NHTSA Complaints
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NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
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