1989 BMW 320 User Comment / Complaint

1995-10-12 Selma, AL

Gas smell due to loose fuel lines. view

1996-07-25 Lindstrom, MN

Fuel tank is made of thin plastic, making it vulnerable to cuts/rips. 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

1999-01-14 Pittsburg, PA

While ehicle was parked in front of the house, somehow the vehicle rolled across the street, crossing over three yards, and rolling across driveways. gear was still in park position. also, consumer had problems with the brakes, which had to be repaired three to five times. view

1999-01-14 Pittsburg, PA

While ehicle was parked in front of the house, somehow the vehicle rolled across the street, crossing over three yards, and rolling across driveways. gear was still in park position. also, consumer had problems with the brakes, which had to be repaired three to five times. view

1999-01-14 Jackson, MI

While warming the vehicle up odors from exhaust system is getting into the vehicle. also, when sitting in the vehicle consumer can smell the fumes getting into the vehicle. when driving the exhaust smells do not get in the vehicle. view

1999-02-17 Fairfield, OH

Intermittently when driving the vehicle stalls. the dealer is not able to duplicate the problem, and is therefore, not able to repair vehicle. manufacturer has been notified. view

1999-02-17 Commack, NY

Rack & pinion went out, steering wheel had tightened up, consumer had talked to manufacturer. took vehicle to dealer & no repairs were done to steering wheel. mechanic noticed how the steering wheel tightened up. view

1999-02-17 Wilton, ME

While the vehicle was parked the hatchback window bursted. the dealer has repaired the vehicle. view

1999-02-17 Honolulu, HI

Consumer was driving the vehicle approximately. 30-35 mph, appraching control intersection by traffic light, consumer applied brake pedal , pedal went down to floor and vehicle kept going. dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could not be found. view

1999-02-17 Vero Beach, FL

While driving the van, the windshield wipers come on without application. the dealership was notified about the problem. the problem has been corrected by dealer. view

1999-02-17 Riverside, CA

When driving there is a loud sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. also, experiencing problems when stopping the vehicle there is some jerking when applying the brakes. consumer has contacted the dealer. dealer stated motor mounts needed replacing. please provide any further details. view

1995-11-16 Boca Raton, FL

Rough idle. view

1999-02-17 Austin, TX

Consumer expriencing abs failure. intermittently, the brakes would delay before stopping. dealer notified and condition cannot be resolved. view

1999-06-04 Mounds, OK

Vehicle was experiencing corrosion around the subframe mounts. the brackets needed replacing on the subrame, recall 98v323000. vehicle was not under recall due to vin, but has the same problems. view

1999-06-04 Baytown, TX

Intermittently when brakes are applied, the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer has been notified. consumer states that the brakes seem to heat up and then all stopping power is lost. view

1999-02-17 Petaluma, CA

Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle engine shuting down intermittently while driving. also, engine check light comes on as well. dealer notified, and has inspected & tested the vehicle, and cannot still resolve the problem. view

1999-02-17 Petaluma, CA

Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle engine shuting down intermittently while driving. also, engine check light comes on as well. dealer notified, and has inspected & tested the vehicle, and cannot still resolve the problem. view

1999-06-04 Kissimmee, FL

Seatbelt is no longer usable. the gear is stuck inthe middle of the track and inthe way of driving. also, bell chimes if the seatbelt are connected. view

1999-06-04 Quincy, FL

After the purchase of my car, i was issued a recall on the engine for cracked cylinder head and coolant loss. thomas motor cars did the work on the car and now about 2 years later i am having the same problems with coolant loss and head gaskets. is there any thing that i can do to help get this problem resolved. view

1999-06-04 Show Low, AZ

White paint is peeling from the gray primer through out the exterior of the vehicle. no safety defect. view

1999-06-04 Orlando, FL

Entire fan and clutch assembly. sheared off while i was traveling in inter city traffic, if this failure would have occurred while traveling on a highway this assembly could have damaged either the steering, fuel or electrical system. the local dealer and factory representatives have reviewed and come to the conclusion that this is just a failure due to mileage. if this is the case there potentially are many vehicles of this type that may experience the same failure. view

1999-06-04 Orlando, FL

Entire fan and clutch assembly. sheared off while i was traveling in inter city traffic, if this failure would have occurred while traveling on a highway this assembly could have damaged either the steering, fuel or electrical system. the local dealer and factory representatives have reviewed and come to the conclusion that this is just a failure due to mileage. if this is the case there potentially are many vehicles of this type that may experience the same failure. view

1995-11-16 Boca Raton, FL

Clock radio shorts out when headlights are turned on. view

1999-06-04 Marlton, NJ

I've had major work done on this car before the fourth year of owning this vehicle, and i feel i was given a lemon. i will never purchase one again! no safety defects mentioned in summary. view

1999-01-12 Emmaus, PA

Century model # 4875; harness lock on the right side won't lock properly when using the child safety seat, causing the lock pop open when the child is in the child safety seat. and the consumer state's this has happened three times while the child was in the child safety seat. view

1999-02-17 Elk Grove, CA

The catalytic converter is too close to the front axle. the converter heats the axle bushings and melts them. view

1999-02-17 Waldwick, NJ

Noise in the transmission was said to be okay by the dealer despite the interior warning light. later, the owners wife experienced an extended downshift with the rpms reaching critical levels without any acceleration. vehicle was manuevered off the road wher it would not move. dealer towed vehicle and informed owner he would need a new transmission. view

1999-06-10 Forest Hil, MD

Door rattles due to trim and alignment problems. mjs view

1999-06-10 Mount Hore, WI

Water pump leaking. view

1999-06-10 Forest Hil, MD

Exterior rear view mirror rubber coming out, remote to mirror replaced also. mjs view

1999-06-10 Forest Hil, MD

Exterior rear view mirror rubber coming out, remote to mirror replaced also. mjs view

1999-06-10 Mount Hore, WI

Serpentine belt fell off. view

1999-06-10 Forest Hil, MD

Brakes pads failed causing grinding noise. mjs view

1995-11-16 Boca Raton, FL

Passenger door creeks when opening. view

1999-06-10 Forest Hil, MD

Torn cv-boot resulting in leakage. mjs view

1999-06-10 Forest Hil, MD

Shorted cell in battery causing vehicle stalling. mjs view

1999-06-10 Forest Hil, MD

Bulletin #766504 repair of the prom-reprogramming, resulting in service engine soon light illuminating. mjs view

1999-02-17 Arcata, CA

Seat belt on the front passenger's side is not safe for adults because of the modification for child seats. the seat belt locks up which does not allow the passenger any normal movement. view

1999-02-17 Brawley, CA

Brake problem; when applying the brakes under normal conditions the vehicle does not come to a complete stop until the brake pedal is equal to the floor. this happens on regular road condtions, no inclement weather. dealer is aware of the condition, attempted to fix 6 times. consumer still experiencing brake problems. view

1999-02-17 Memomonee Falls, WI

The windshield wipers system malfunction, causing the wipers not to work in the low position. but will work in the high position. dealer cannot determine problem. also a squeaky noise everytime the braking system is activated. view

1999-02-17 Memomonee Falls, WI

The windshield wipers system malfunction, causing the wipers not to work in the low position. but will work in the high position. dealer cannot determine problem. also a squeaky noise everytime the braking system is activated. view

1999-02-17 Pottsville, TN

Check engine light comes on; intermittent problem. windshield wiper motor fails to work. intermittent problem. heater makes noises when turned on. also, an intermittent problem. new tires wore uneven & wore out before 12,000 miles. will be taking vehicle to dealer. view

1999-02-17 Pottsville, TN

Check engine light comes on; intermittent problem. windshield wiper motor fails to work. intermittent problem. heater makes noises when turned on. also, an intermittent problem. new tires wore uneven & wore out before 12,000 miles. will be taking vehicle to dealer. view

1999-02-17 Pottsville, TN

Check engine light comes on; intermittent problem. windshield wiper motor fails to work. intermittent problem. heater makes noises when turned on. also, an intermittent problem. new tires wore uneven & wore out before 12,000 miles. will be taking vehicle to dealer. view

1995-11-16 Boca Raton, FL

Cranking noise in front end when backing up or turning right. view

1999-02-17 Pottsville, TN

Check engine light comes on; intermittent problem. windshield wiper motor fails to work. intermittent problem. heater makes noises when turned on. also, an intermittent problem. new tires wore uneven & wore out before 12,000 miles. will be taking vehicle to dealer. view

1999-06-04 Edison, NJ

No summary listed for this vehicle. view

1999-06-04 Jamestown, NY

Main frame had disintegrated, causing the rear axle to break off, resulting in loss of control. view

1999-06-04 Northbridge, CA

Consumer was driving when gas pedal broke off firewall. dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs would be made at consumer expense. view

1999-06-04 Elkton, MD

Had put seat belt on. made slight movement, belt tightened/locked up. continous movement makes belt tighter. happened on passenger's side only & both seat belts in rear. seat belt failed to release. had taken to dealer & had seat belts checked. no problem was found, but problem still exists. view

1999-06-04 Palm Bay, FL

Master cylinder failed. vehicle did not slow down or stopped when brakes were applied. had taken to dealer & had master cylinder replaced, but problem still continues. view

1999-06-04 Denville, NJ

Air shocks went out several times. dealer had repaird vehicle. also, manufacturer has been notified. view

1999-06-04 Port Hueneme, CA

Dealership replaced ignition and electronic control module twice. but problem still exists. view

1999-06-04 Port Hueneme, CA

Dealership replaced ignition and electronic control module twice. but problem still exists. view

1999-06-04 Jackson, MS

Whiile reaching into vehicle for a pocket book the strap pulled shift lever into gear while vehicle was parked with no key in it, causing vehicle to slip into gear and roll down hill. dealer has been contacted. view

1995-11-16 Boca Raton, FL

Driver's seat belt bracket broke. view

1999-06-04 Lake City, MN

When applying brake pedal the vehicle will suddenly accelerate. dealer has been contacted. view

1999-01-14 Crown Point, IN

Consumer was in a front end accident that caused no damage to neither vehicle going about 10 mph and the air bag deployed and shattered the windshield. dealer has been contacted. 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

1999-01-14 Pittsburg, PA

Windshield wipers do not work when the temperature drops to a certain degree. the right wiper does not clear the window. dealer has been contacted. view

1999-01-14 Hendersonville, NC

The seat bracket on the drivers seat has broke on one side, causing the seat to wobble. if the other breaks the seat will fall back. dlr has seen. view

1999-01-14 Bridgeview, IL

Was driving vehicle at 60mph when it downshifted into another gear on its own, to a lower speed. it locked in on lower speed. has taken vehicle to dealer 4 times for problem. this happened twice (2) to this new vehicle. happened to another vehicle previously. view

1999-01-14 Pittsburgh, PA

Consumer has been experiencing problems with seat belts.seat belts are pulled out and will not retract back in. the manufacturer has been contacted. view

1999-02-17 Quincy, FL

Consumer was approaching a traffic light applied brakes when the pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in a collision. twenty seconds after the collision the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, cause of the fire undetermined. please provide any further details. view

1999-02-17 Quincy, FL

Consumer was approaching a traffic light applied brakes when the pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in a collision. twenty seconds after the collision the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, cause of the fire undetermined. please provide any further details. view

1999-02-17 La Grange, GA

Consumer was traveling on the road at approximate 35 mph when vehicle came to a head-on collision into a banks with front bumper. air bag did not deploy. dealer/manufacturer notified. view

1995-11-16 Boca Raton, FL

Driver gets shocked when exiting vehicle. view

1999-02-17 Omaha, NE

While driving the van about 25 mph and applying the brakes, the pedal went down to the floor. started vibrating and the van continued at the same speed without slowing down and would not stop. eventually the brakes came back again and the van stopped. this happened on a sunny dry day during normal braking. the dealer not able to duplicate the problem. view

1999-02-17 Cleveland, OH

Consumer experiencing engine problem failure due to wet weather condition. vehicle would intermittently stall or would not start, also vehicle was started and air filter caught on fire. dealer was not notified. view

1999-02-17 Portland, OR

Consumer was rear ended in which the middle rear seat became detached from the floorboard, resulting in the seat flying into the driver side seat. consumer has contacted the dealer. .et. view

1999-02-17 Rockwall, TX

Consumer was driving on highway at normal speed when vehicle started to hydroplane/ blowout occurred on the right rear. threw vehicle into a bridge, caved in gas tank, end spinned. took off the entire front, including hydraulics, the hood was still down and intact. the air bags never deployed. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. view

1999-02-17 Rockwall, TX

Consumer was driving on highway at normal speed when vehicle started to hydroplane/ blowout occurred on the right rear. threw vehicle into a bridge, caved in gas tank, end spinned. took off the entire front, including hydraulics, the hood was still down and intact. the air bags never deployed. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. view

1999-02-17 Rockwall, TX

Consumer was driving on highway at normal speed when vehicle started to hydroplane/ blowout occurred on the right rear. threw vehicle into a bridge, caved in gas tank, end spinned. took off the entire front, including hydraulics, the hood was still down and intact. the air bags never deployed. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. view

1999-06-04 Camden, NJ

The braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance. also, mechanic replaced rotors and pads twice. problem still exists. please provide further information. view

1999-06-04 Camden, NJ

The braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance. also, mechanic replaced rotors and pads twice. problem still exists. please provide further information. view

1999-06-04 Huntington, WV

Head gaskets have blown out. dealer inspected and repaired vehicle. manuacturer has been notified. view

1999-06-04 Columbus, OH

#pe 99 015; windshield wiper switch became defective, causing the wiper to come on and off intermittently, and will not return back to normal position, resulting in loss of visiblity. view

1995-11-16 Boca Raton, FL

Door locks automatically re-lock when lifting driver's door handle after removing key from door lock. view

1999-06-04 Albemarle, NC

If vehicle is parked in the sun for a period of time and interior gets very hot, turn signals won't work properly until the interior has cooled off. dealer has been contacted. view

1999-06-04 East Wenatchee, WA

Evenflo model # 207; while carrying child in child safety seat, handle broke twice. view

1999-06-04 Pittsburgh, PA

Front right wheel and left rear wheel fell off vehicle due to bolts hearing off. this may have caused a crash. please provide further information and vin #. view

1999-06-04 Olney, IL

Entire front driver's side tires are bent inward towards the front fender. also, tires are exposed to rubbing. dealer has been contacted. view

1999-01-14 Littleton, CO

While driving up the driveway vehicle cuts off. had no warning. also, the gauges on dashboard do not work like they should, especially, odometer/fuel and pressure gauges. in addition, brake rotors had to be replaced twice/sliding doors cannot be opened properly with or without key. vehicle towed to dealer to check out problems. view

1999-01-14 Littleton, CO

While driving up the driveway vehicle cuts off. had no warning. also, the gauges on dashboard do not work like they should, especially, odometer/fuel and pressure gauges. in addition, brake rotors had to be replaced twice/sliding doors cannot be opened properly with or without key. vehicle towed to dealer to check out problems. view

1999-01-14 Littleton, CO

While driving up the driveway vehicle cuts off. had no warning. also, the gauges on dashboard do not work like they should, especially, odometer/fuel and pressure gauges. in addition, brake rotors had to be replaced twice/sliding doors cannot be opened properly with or without key. vehicle towed to dealer to check out problems. view

1999-01-14 Littleton, CO

While driving up the driveway vehicle cuts off. had no warning. also, the gauges on dashboard do not work like they should, especially, odometer/fuel and pressure gauges. in addition, brake rotors had to be replaced twice/sliding doors cannot be opened properly with or without key. vehicle towed to dealer to check out problems. view

1999-01-14 Lockport, IL

While driving at less than 30mph, the rear air suspension bag blew out, and body of car dropped onto rear tires, rough to handle, body was cutting into both rear tires, vehicle is undriveable. dealer contacted and quoted $1600 to repair at owner's expense. provide further information. view

1999-01-14 Beaver, PA

Smelled an odor of burning electrical wires inside of vehicle. when ignition switch is on, wires would glow bright orange. taking vehicle to dealer to check wire harness. view

1995-11-16 Boca Raton, FL

Noisy brakes. 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

1999-01-14 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

1999-01-14 Oklahoma City, OK

Windshield wipers work intermittently. no warranty. manufacturer notified, and vehicle does not comply to recall. problem still exists. provide further information. view

1999-01-14 Houston, TX

Consumer is having a fuel leak in the engine compartment that causes the fumes to flow back into the vehicle. dealer has been contacted. view

1999-01-14 Chickamauga, GA

While driving on wet pavement at 30 mph hit a patch of ice which caused the vehicle to spin around three times, and then hit a ditch. vehicle turned over, and the driver's side air bag didn't deploy. view

1999-02-17 Grand Rapids, MI

The adjustable seat back collapses when adjusted. manfacturer has not been notified. view

1999-02-17 Beltsville, MD

Steering wheel separated from the steering column while driving. the dealer is repairing the vehicle. owner will contact the manufacturer. view

1999-02-17 Milvill, PA

When unlocking the door with the key the door will unlock with the key turning to the unlocked position. but when lifting the handle, the door will not open. repaired once and dealer cannot duplicate the problem. view

1999-02-17 Milvill, PA

When unlocking the door with the key the door will unlock with the key turning to the unlocked position. but when lifting the handle, the door will not open. repaired once and dealer cannot duplicate the problem. view

1999-02-17 Sante Fe, NM

While driving the vehicle became sluggish and lost the brakes and power steering. vehicle continued in motion . the dealer has been contacted. view

1995-11-16 Boca Raton, FL

Two nuts fell off steering rack, causing vehicle to shake. view

1999-02-17 Albertson, NY

Right front passenger window does not operate at all, and sometimes the window on the driver's will move and sometimes it will not. dealer/manufacturer are aware of the problem. not willing to correct free of charge. the problem has not been corrected. view

1999-06-04 San Antonio, TX

The paint has been peeling for the last 4 years. i contacted dodge, they said talk to the dealer. the dealer said sense there is no recall by dodge, they would give us a discount on a paint job. i see this problem with most of the 1993 dodge shadows in this area. i have a neighbor who purchased hers from another dealer. the dealer repainted her car twice now at no charge to her. no safety defect mentione din summary. view

1999-02-17 Killeen, TX

While driving the vehicle collided into a pole . upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. the driver sustained injuries. the manufacturer will be notified. view

1999-02-17 Killeen, TX

While driving the vehicle collided into a pole . upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. the driver sustained injuries. the manufacturer will be notified. view

1999-02-17 Layton, UT

Vehicle was rearended by another vehicle. then outback rearended another vehicle. airbags deployed. passenger's side air bag cover disengaged & shattered windshield. restraint cover came off completely. passenger was injured by air bag. view

1999-06-04 Scaramentoca, CA

When driving driver side seat is lose, and seat rocks backward and forward. view

1999-06-04 Harlingen, TX

When putting into park or reverse with indicator showing the gear, parking brake will engage by itself . the dealer has replaced the transmission gear switch, but defect is still occurring. view

1999-06-04 Harlingen, TX

When putting into park or reverse with indicator showing the gear, parking brake will engage by itself . the dealer has replaced the transmission gear switch, but defect is still occurring. view

1999-06-04 Golden Valley, MN

Stitches on the seat belt are coming loose, and seat belt isn't supporting the consumer that is using the seat belt. view

1999-06-04 Glenndale, AZ

Windshield wipers aren't working at all, and that is a safety defect. view

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