1998 BMW 320
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
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- Power train › Automatic transmission
This IS 2ND failed transmission in 58577 miles. original transmission failed at approx 21000 and was replaced under warranty by BMW. crevier BMW was informed of problems with 2ND transmission may 2000 and stated they could not duplicate the problem, though made note of issue. on june 17, 2001…
This IS 2ND failed transmission in 58577 miles. original transmission failed at approx 21000 and was replaced under warranty by BMW. crevier BMW was informed of problems with 2ND transmission may 2000 and stated they could not duplicate the problem, though made note of issue. on june 17, 2001 transmission failed and car towed to savage BMW, ontario ca, where they diagnosed failed transmission. stated car not under warranty, though would contact BMW corporate. I find it inconceivable that a manual transmission will fail approximately every 30,000 miles. service dealer at savage BMW stated this IS only the 3RD manual transmission he's had to replace since 1968. BMW has a serious manufacturing problem that needs to be investigated. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Fuse blew causing the headlights / tail lights / rear side light bulb to fail. *yc
- Unknown or other
Car dealer/manufacturer will not supply a shop manual. the one aftermarket manual available IS limited and has incorrect information. I need a shop manual to be able to repair my car myself. *Ak
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
Multi-function switch failed. *yc
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
The right side view mirror malfunctioning, causing poor visibility. *yc
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Structure › Body › Door
Seat belt failed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
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