1989 BMW 320 User Comment / Complaint

1995-10-12 Selma, AL

Fuel hose feed failed prior to recall (9v4-066). view

1995-11-16 Chapel Hil, NC

Alternator replaced. view

1999-01-13 Plano, TX

Blown engine head gasket/4 motor mounts broke, and alternator malfunctioned. view

1999-01-13 Plano, TX

Blown engine head gasket/4 motor mounts broke, and alternator malfunctioned. view

1999-01-13 Plano, TX

Blown engine head gasket/4 motor mounts broke, and alternator malfunctioned. view

1999-02-17 Albert, TX

When applying the abs brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. please give any further details. view

1999-01-14 Schenectady, NY

Was driving vehicle approximately 40mph the abs brakes kicked in without any warning. brakes would grab & then pulsate. was no hard braking or panic stopping. it is an inconsistent problem. took to dealer & mechanic replaced the brake pads & rotors. view

1999-02-17 Framingham, MA

While applying the brakes there was a metal to metal sound, resulting in having the brakes change for the third time. dealer has been contacted. please provide further details. view

1999-02-17 San Dimas, CA

Consumer was driving on the highway and applying brakes when pedal went all the way to the floor. dealer notified, and conditions have not been resolved at this time. view

1999-02-17 Kansas City, MO

While driving the spare tire that is mounted under the chassis fell off. owner has contacted the dealer. view

1999-02-17 Kansas City, KS

The defective fuelpump retainer ring broke, causing a fuel leak in which if there was a source of ignition it may start a fire. dlr cannot determine problem. view

1999-02-17 Empire, MI

Evenflo model # 23541p2, dom 12/15/97; the steel pin located on the base of css came loose & fell out. it supports the css in the base. had to hammer pin back in place on base of css. will be reporting to manufacturer. view

1995-11-16 Chapel Hil, NC

Back door seals replaced due to water leaking inside of vehicle. view

1999-02-17 Albany, NY

Due to a rear end collision the bucket seatbacks collapsed into the reclining position. also, the impact caused the reclining mechaism to lock up please give any further details. view

1999-06-03 Harrison Twp, , MI

On several occasions the windshield wipers failed intermittenly in a steady rain condition, causing poor visibility. view

1999-06-03 Naperville, IL

Head gasket failed producing fluctuation in temperature, and clouds of smoke to come from the tailpipe. view

1999-06-03 Norwalk, CT

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, resulting in $9,000 of damage, due to loss of control. view

1999-06-03 Pleasanton, CA

Consumer motorized seat belt sticks in the middle of the track, causing belt to rest against consumers neck, resulting in possible injury if an accident accured. view

1999-06-04 Flemingsborg, KY

When consumer opened the hatch door in the rear of vehicle the rod broke free from attachment, falling on consumer's hand, she was injured. view

1999-06-04 Fredricksburg, VA

Consumer was pumping gas at an amico station---2216 plank rd. fredricksburg, va. when a fire ball shot out of gas tank and immediately began to burn. consumer found a fire exstingusher and managed to put the fire out. ak view

1999-06-04 Sierra Madre, CA

Leased. vehicle stalls when braking and starting again, it stalls and dies out. the problem occurred two times. dealer contacted contacted and stated computer chip defective. problem still exists. view

1999-01-13 Rosemount, MN

Engine idles at 1500-2000 rpm during warm-up in cold weather. vehicle usually reaches these rpms at 25-40mph. owner believe it's the engine control computer design problem. view

1999-01-13 Los Angele, CA

While driving at any spped, vehicle hesitates and then shuts down without any warning. vehicle has to be restarted to regain power. view

1995-02-22 Meadowville, MI

Drivers side seat belt did not restrain upon impact. view

1999-01-13 Hazen, ND

Fuel rail cross-over pipe leaks and sprayed gas on engine. view

1999-01-13 Stevens Po, WI

Ignition system mis-fired due to two cylinders getting lean mixture and one cylinder getting all exhaust gas when two egr holes became plugged. check engine light started coming on and owner noticed smote coming out of the exhaust. view

1999-01-13 Stevens Po, WI

Ignition system mis-fired due to two cylinders getting lean mixture and one cylinder getting all exhaust gas when two egr holes became plugged. check engine light started coming on and owner noticed smote coming out of the exhaust. view

1999-01-13 Lake Genev, WI

Engine exhaust bas recirculation valve failure. view

1999-01-13 Colesburg, IA

Abs failed causing vehicle to roll into intersection. brakes usually reengage after approx 20 feet and occurs at speeds under 20 mph. view

1999-02-17 Lafayette, LA

While driving with the air conditioner on the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause an accident. dealer replaced a belt 6x. dealer cannot determine problem. also, rack and pinion steering broke, causing loss of vehicle control. cause unknown. please provide details. view

1999-02-17 Lafayette, LA

While driving with the air conditioner on the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause an accident. dealer replaced a belt 6x. dealer cannot determine problem. also, rack and pinion steering broke, causing loss of vehicle control. cause unknown. please provide details. view

1999-02-17 Lawrenceville, GA

While driving the windshield wipers stopped, obstructing the view of the driver. a recall has been issued on the make and model. the dealer and manufacturer have been notified. view

1999-02-17 Vicksburg, MI

The piston in transmission was cracked on the head, which allowed fluid to leak, causing the transmission to fail. dealer is aware of default, and cannot duplicate the problem. view

1999-02-17 Tracy, CA

While traveling down hill in low gear and applying brakes they started smoking. vehicle lost brake power. please provide further details. view

1995-02-22 Meadowville, MI

Driver's seat back failed , causing seat to fall backwards into rear seat. view

1999-02-17 Brooklyn, NY

When putting vehicle in drive it did not move. owner took vehicle to private mechanic and was informed that the bearings were bad. owner has contacted the dealer. view

1999-02-17 Rienzi, MS

Engine would cut off when fuel tank reaches 1/2 full. this codition occurs after dealer replaced engine. vehicle been in the dealer shop on four occasions, and problem has not been resolved. vehicle is now at another dealer's shop and condition still unable to be resolved at this time. view

1999-06-04 Glen Daniel, WV

The propane tank for the generator which is mounted in the middle/below the frame is scraping against the road which is causing deep scratches in the tank and could result in a fire. view

1999-01-14 Idledale, CO

While driving at 45 mph the alternator went out, causing the consumer to lose all power. also, headlights went out, and steering became difficult. manufacturer denies problem. view

1999-06-04 Philadelphia, PA

Consumer received a recall notice on the 23 of february, 99 regarding rear sub-frame mounts malfunctioning. he made an appointment with the dealer three times. after the third time the dealer informed owner the the parts were not available. view

1999-06-04 Cinnannati, OH

While driving 30 mph, vehicle had a direct frontal impact. vehicle was a total loss and driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy which did not protect occupant in this crash. also, driver?s shoulder belt did not restrain driver properly.driver hit the rearview mirror and sustained major injuries. . view

1999-06-04 Cinnannati, OH

While driving 30 mph, vehicle had a direct frontal impact. vehicle was a total loss and driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy which did not protect occupant in this crash. also, driver?s shoulder belt did not restrain driver properly.driver hit the rearview mirror and sustained major injuries. . view

1999-06-04 Cinnannati, OH

While driving 30 mph, vehicle had a direct frontal impact. vehicle was a total loss and driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy which did not protect occupant in this crash. also, driver?s shoulder belt did not restrain driver properly.driver hit the rearview mirror and sustained major injuries. . view

1999-06-04 Stocton, CA

When brakes are applied speed control will not shut off. dealer has been notified. view

1999-06-04 Hilo, HI

When turning vehicle to the right, it would be very difficult to turn &hard to control. also, would make a whinning noise. an ongoing problem & increasingly getting worse vehicle was not test driven by mechanic after taking to dealer. mechanic did not hear anything. odometer was reading the same mileage when it was taken in & picked up. view

1995-02-22 Anchorage, AK

Steering bound up and some gears bound up, causing a minor roll over. view

1999-06-04 Cape Canazeral, FL

When driving at any speed the vehicle is stalling and jerking and not going into gear properly. vehicle has been into the shop three times for transmission, and the dealer can't determine the problem. manufacturer has been informed. view

1999-01-13 Washington, DC

Air bag did not deploy during crash. view

1999-01-13 San Bruno, CA

Significant water leakage to floor on driver side, during winter months. view

1999-01-13 Columbus, IN

Transmission malfunciton. view

1999-01-13 La Porte, IN

Bracket holding the front of driver's seat broke. view

1999-01-13 Hellam, PA

Brake line failure. view

1999-01-13 Chadds For, PA

Transmission failed. owner suspects the "o" ring to be the failed part. view

1999-01-13 Chadds For, PA

Transmission failed. owner suspects the "o" ring to be the failed part. view

1999-01-13 Chadds For, PA

Transmission failed. owner suspects the "o" ring to be the failed part. view

1999-01-13 Perrine, FL

Brake wear seems excessive and at times the pedal would go to the floor and the brakes would not work well. view

1995-02-22 Anchorage, AK

Front strut leak. view

1999-01-13 Landover, MD

Oil leak cause the engine to overheat. view

1999-02-17 Tuscaloosa, AL

While driving vehicle was hit on the right side of the rear door, causing the vehicle to spin and slide into a median. neither the side nor the front airbags deployed. the dealer and manufacturer have been contacted. view

1999-02-17 Tuscaloosa, AL

While driving vehicle was hit on the right side of the rear door, causing the vehicle to spin and slide into a median. neither the side nor the front airbags deployed. the dealer and manufacturer have been contacted. view

1999-06-04 Chester, CT

Was driving a noise was heard coming from the engine. took to dealer & engine oil had leaked out. the oil light had malfunctioned on panel. the engine had to be rebuilt. piston rod rings/ cylinder/crankshaft & bearings need replacing also. the axle seal was replaced five times. transmission leaks oil on the housing area & it was cracked. view

1999-06-04 Chester, CT

Was driving a noise was heard coming from the engine. took to dealer & engine oil had leaked out. the oil light had malfunctioned on panel. the engine had to be rebuilt. piston rod rings/ cylinder/crankshaft & bearings need replacing also. the axle seal was replaced five times. transmission leaks oil on the housing area & it was cracked. view

1999-02-17 Honolulu, HI

Odometer/speedometer malfunctioned, causing them to be inoperative intermittently. been to dlr 6 times. dlr cannot determine problem. cause unknown. problem with vehicle stalling while driving which almost caused an accident. please provide details. view

1999-02-17 Mt. Pleasant, TN

Consumer was driving approximately 55mph and had begun braking for for 30 feet before a head-on collision happened. at impact, the driver's side seat belts broke at the shoulder , and consumer was injured. consumer will provide vin. later. view

1999-02-17 Mt. Pleasant, TN

Consumer was driving approximately 55mph and had begun braking for for 30 feet before a head-on collision happened. at impact, the driver's side seat belts broke at the shoulder , and consumer was injured. consumer will provide vin. later. view

1999-02-17 Norman, OK

Recall 98v069002..780; dealer was contacted and recall repair was done consumer is unsatisfied with chrysler's inspection guidelines for the recall because the vehicle was not inspected as stated in recall. consumer states manufacturer was contacted and submitted complaint id #5069653. view

1999-02-17 Tulsa, OK

The horn sensors are difficult to locate. only when the steering wheel is positioned to the right or left can the horn be applied. please give any further details. view

1995-02-22 San Francisc, CA

Breaking to stop at a stop sign disc brakes did not work went right through the stop sign. view

1999-01-14 Newbuelee, WI

Passager's side seatback broke, causing a safety problem for the consumer to sit properly in the seat. view

1999-01-14 Middleton, MA

Vehicle had no prior warning that the motor mounts were defective. dealer notification was given when vehicle was serviced for oil change. no warranty. problem still exists. provide further information. view

1999-01-14 Linbrook, NY

While driving at any speed motorcycle stalls and runs intermittently due to a loss of electrical power. view

1999-01-14 Atoka, TN

Most of the time while being in the middle of an intersection the vehicle will lose all power and shut off without warrning. dealer has been contacted. view

1999-01-14 Allison Park, PA

While driving and applying the brakes, about 90% of the braking power was lost. upon the checking the vehicle, a valve on the brake vacuum hose was cracked. owner was able to replace the valve. the dealer is not aware of the problem. view

1999-06-04 Blounts Creek, NC

Ant-theft device goes off for no apparent reason, causing horn to blow and lights to flash. consumer has expeireinced this problem over 100 times since april of 1998. the dealer is not able to find out what causes this problem. view

1999-01-13 Deer Park, NY

Vehicle was traveling at 35-40 mph and while attempting to slow down for an approaching corner, the vehicle began an unrecoverable fishtail on a wet road and skidded then side impacted a tree. view

1999-01-13 Lake Genev, WI

Engine exhaust gas recirculation valve failure. view

1999-02-17 Stone Mountain, GA

Hatchback bolts broke, causing it to fall on an occupant of the vehicle. occupant sustained minor injuries. the manufacturer has been notified. view

1999-06-04 Grand Ledge, MI

Evenflo model # 207104p1, dom 08/01/97;would be carrying child seat by the carrying handle & it sways backwards. sometimes the css would flip over with child in it. view

1995-02-22 Lakeville, MN

The position, rotation of turning the high beams on, causes the lights to turn off completely. view

1999-06-04 Arlington, TX

Vehicle experiencing problem with power door locks. driver unable to open door from both sides. dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs would be made at consumer's expense. view

1999-06-04 Winterville, GA

The abs system engages under normal braking conditions. dealer has inspected vehicle. view

1999-06-04 New Kensington, PA

Driver's side door had been sticking for about a week, and then one day fell completely off while opening. dlr says it's a common problem. view

1999-06-04 Edwardsburg, MI

Consumer was driving on a toll road when passenger's side exterior door panel disconected. dealership says they will repair it. view

1999-06-04 Amarillo, TX

Consumer received a manufacturer's recall concerning ignition switch. dealer was contacted on five occasions, repairs still not completed. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. view

1999-02-17 Conklin, MI

Cosco model % 020150xf, 01/08/98; when using the child seat in the forward facing postion, consumer's 9 1/2- month old baby was able to stick his foot and leg through a slot in the child seat, where consumer puts the seat belt if the seat was used in the rear facing postion. manufacturer has not been contacted about the problem. view

1999-02-17 Comstock, MI

While driving 25 mph had an accident, in which the middle rear seatbelt malfunctioned, causing the seatbelt to unlatch and the css to be thrown forward. cause unknown. please provide details. view

1999-02-17 Honea Path, SC

When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal nearly travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. dealer cannot identify the problem. please provide any further details. view

1999-01-14 Bessemer, AL

When driving at 30mph truck stopped and vehicle went under it, frontal impact, neither air bag deployed, driver was injured. dealer contacted and aware of the problem. police report filed. view

1999-01-14 Summerfield, FL

While driving door latches began to lock and unlock by themselves. while parked with power off, door latches also locked and unlocked. dealer has been contacted. view

1995-11-16 North Olms, OH

Engine mount recall refused due to vehicle's engine size. view

1999-01-14 Eastpoint, MI

While driving at 35 mph and without no prior warning the transmission went out, causing alot of rmp to move the vehicle, and the vehicle was jerking forward. view

1999-01-14 Appleton, WI

Whenever child safetylock is activated, the handle from inside with a little pressure, can cause the door to be inoperative from the inside. dealer notified. view

1999-01-14 Gresham, OR

While driving under wet conditions only, when applying the back brakes, they react as if they are going to lock up. but the anti-lock sytem reacts, and prevents lockage. also, causes the back brakes to go out. dealer has been contaced. vehicle has been to the dealer three times view

1999-01-14 Cinnitintic, OH

While driving at 70 mph the driver's side tire came off due to lugs:nuts breaking off. the consumer was able to slow down and pull over. this has happened two other times. the first time, passenger's rear tire came off while driving at 45mph. the second time, the driver's rear side tire came off when the lugs: nuts and other parts broke off. view

1999-06-04 Geneva, IL

Windshield wipers turn on and off intermittently, causing a potential safety hazard. vehicle vin# is not included under the recall due to vin #, but is experiencing the same defect. view

1999-06-04 Leoma, TN

Vehicle was setting for five minutes and engine compartment caught on fire. vehicle was totaled. manufacturer has been notified. view

1999-06-04 Lake City, AR

Evenflo model # 207, dom 20-jan-99; harness strap would not stay secure when fastened. manufacturer notified. view

1999-06-04 Orange Park, FL

Intermittently windshield wipers will not work. a recall has been issuded by the manufacturer. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. manufacturer has been notified. view

1999-06-04 Whittier, CA

Seat belt on the driver's side did not retract or restrain passenger. when applying the brakes driver almost went through the windshield. seat belt was serviced under recall about 2 years ago. view

1999-02-17 Chico, CA

The engine completely shuts off without warning, at all rpm's and at all speeds. the dealer is aware of this problem. not able to correct. view

1996-07-25 North Hunt, PA

Child safety locks will not allow door to be opened from the inside/trapping passengers inside vehicle in a collision. view

1999-02-17 Kingsland, GA

Intermittent problem; when attempting to make a sudden, graudal or normal stop the steering wheel jerks out the consumer's hand, causing loss of vehicle control, resulting in the vehicle pulling to right hand side due to the rear brakes that are not releasing. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. view

1999-02-17 Woodbridge, CT

Vehicle involved in a collosion. upon impact, the airbags deployed. airbag chemicals burned the driver's face/neck and hands. driver also received abrasions to the eye. manufacturer will be notified. view

1999-02-17 Woodbridge, CT

Vehicle involved in a collosion. upon impact, the airbags deployed. airbag chemicals burned the driver's face/neck and hands. driver also received abrasions to the eye. manufacturer will be notified. view

1999-06-04 Tuson, AZ

Consumer purchased vehicle in december 9., since then there has been raw odors and odors of fumes. she was told by mechanics that the catylac converter was gone. view

1999-01-13 Cary, NC

Vehicle has had intermittent brake failure typically when sitting at a traffic light. there is a noise and then the brake pedal goes to the floor. the brakes then fail and the vehicle will start to roll. view

1999-01-13 Brooklyn C, MN

Air filter cleaner and snokel assembly has water inside because the manufacturer is using a drain hole. view

1999-06-04 Huntsville, TX

The abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the front wheels to lock up, and had no steering and braking ability, and caused 2 frontal crashes. upon impact, driver's airbag did not deploy, and did not protect the occupant in this accident. please provide further information. view

1999-06-04 Marthasville, MO

Vehicle experiencing problem with lower cover of the streeing column overheating from the inside of vehicle. believed this condition is a result of ignition wiring runing through the cover. cover was removed and connector was cleaned off and cover replaced. but condition still occurs whenever the fan to the a/c is used. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. view

1999-06-04 Elmherst, NY

While traveling 65mph depressed cigarette lighter and it had popped out of socket under passenger's seat & floor mat caught fire. view

1999-01-14 Galveston, TX

While driving electronic parts are not responding properly, the panel lights will blink, as well as the headlights. sometimes consumer can't get the headlights to come on at all. dealer has been contacted. vehicle has been in to dealer three tims and they still have not found the problem. view

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