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#BS-1988-BMW325-3CC31988 Bmw 325
Based on reports from 9 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 9 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
3 owners reported equipment:mechanical:accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift issues.
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Top cost driver: Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/screw/bottle Jack/lift (3 reports).
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1988 Bmw 325: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/screw/bottle Jack/lift Issues
Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/screw/bottle Jack/lift complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1988 Bmw 325, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift Issues
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 1988 Bmw 325, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump Issues
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Bmw 325, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues
Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Bmw 325, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
THE OIL DIPSTICK TUBE ATTACHING BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING PRODUCTION OR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, REDUCING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DIPSTICK RING AND THE THROTTLE BELLCRANK LEVER.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN SYSTEM PRESSURE.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 9 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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