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BMW 328I Suspension

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #534318

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 16, 1997.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION . WHILE DRIVING ON UPHILL STARIGHT AWAY GRADE, 30-40 MPH, WET PAVEMENT, VEHICLE MADE A 90-DEGREE TURN INTO HILLSIDE. NO APPARENT ROAD SURFACE ABNORMALITIES..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD3329TA. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in KENWOOD, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 328I Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #822620

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 18, 1998.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . WHEN PULLING OUT A PARKING SPACE WITH BOTH FEET DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE STARTED MOVING FORWARD, CAUSING A NEAR ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):AV563522A20. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in ELLICOTT CITY, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW 328I Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #831188

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT FROM PARK TO DRIVE UNINTENDED ACCLERATION HAS OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):BACD4326WAV. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in WILMETTE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #833494

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 05, 1998.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE,WITH BRAKES APPLIED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. THE ENGINE HAD REVVED UP PRIOR TO ACCELERATION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & INFORMED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FEEDER. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABG232XWE. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in PORT ST LUCY, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW 328I Air Bags Frontal

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #833817

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 40 MPH AND HAD A SIDE COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in STAMFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #833817

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 40 MPH AND HAD A SIDE COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in STAMFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Filler Pipe And Cap

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #607922

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 1998.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP . GAS CAP FAILED. *YC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBJBG2327WE. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in HACIENDA H, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19971214. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 328I Electrical System Ignition

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #706750

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . LITTLE POWER UPON ACCELERATION, THEN CAR SURGES.SAFETY SWITCH IN IGNITION FAILED TO RELEASE KEY WHEN CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND IN PARK. AFTER 5 ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, NOW INGITION WILL NOT ACCEPT KEY TO GO IN WHEN ATTMPTING TO START THE CAR. HE IGNITION. *AK.Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in BURBANK, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 328I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #706750

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . LITTLE POWER UPON ACCELERATION, THEN CAR SURGES.SAFETY SWITCH IN IGNITION FAILED TO RELEASE KEY WHEN CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND IN PARK. AFTER 5 ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, NOW INGITION WILL NOT ACCEPT KEY TO GO IN WHEN ATTMPTING TO START THE CAR. HE IGNITION. *AK.Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in BURBANK, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 328I Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #840168

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 25, 1998.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . WINDOW HAS AN AUTOMATIC UPWARD TOLL FEATURE WHICH GOES UP WITH ONE TOUCH ON THE POWER WINDOW BUTTON. BUT IT DID NOT STOP WHEN A FINGER GOT CAUGHT IN THE WINDOW AND WAS CUT OFF. THIS FEATURE IS ON ALL 4 WINDOWS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK.1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD3323WA. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in NEW YORK, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Power Train Driveline

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #606796

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 29, 1998.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE . DIFFERENTIAL SEAL FAILED. *YC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD432OWA. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in ORANGE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980123. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 328I Fuel System, Other

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #607289

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 1998.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER . GAS INDICATOR FAILED. *YC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD432XWA. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in CASTAIC, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980301. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 328I Seats

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #607399

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on June 30, 1998.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEATS . SEATS ARE SQUEAKING AND RATTLING. YH.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4324WA. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in ARCADIA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980320. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 328I Steering

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #607399

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on June 30, 1998.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STEERING . 4 WHEEL STEERING WHEEL AND ALIGNMENT IS OFF CENTER. YH.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4324WA. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in ARCADIA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980320. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 328I Suspension Front

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #723470

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 22, 1999.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . DEALER PICKED UP CAR FOR OIL CHANGE AND PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT WITHOUT REQUEST OR AUTHORIZATION. SINCE THEN CAR PULLS TO RIGHT. AFTER. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4326WA. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in CAPE CORAL, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 328I Power Train

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #726125

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 19, 2000.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN . FUEL SENSORS FAILED. GAS GAUGE SHOWED FUEL BUT CAR RAN OUT OF GAS AT FREEWAY SPEED IN RUSHHOUR TRAFFIC. FUES SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. THUS, I DRIVE MY CAR BY THE TRIP ODOMETER AND NOT THE FUEL GAUGE.BMW STATES PROBLEM IS DUE TO GAS IS CALIFORNIA. BMW STATES NOT A MANUFACTURERS' DEFECT..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4323WA. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in POWAY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 328I Fuel System, Other

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #726125

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 19, 2000.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER . FUEL SENSORS FAILED. GAS GAUGE SHOWED FUEL BUT CAR RAN OUT OF GAS AT FREEWAY SPEED IN RUSHHOUR TRAFFIC. FUES SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. THUS, I DRIVE MY CAR BY THE TRIP ODOMETER AND NOT THE FUEL GAUGE.BMW STATES PROBLEM IS DUE TO GAS IS CALIFORNIA. BMW STATES NOT A MANUFACTURERS' DEFECT..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4323WA. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in POWAY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 328I Air Bags Side/window

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #875897

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 28, 2000.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . VEHICLE SUSTAINED A DIRECT HIT IN SIDE, BETWEEN BOTH FRONT PASSENGER'S AND REAR PASSENGER'S DOORS, AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. BMW HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4328WA. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in CARROLLTON, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20001020. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 328I Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #746172

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2000.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 4 TIMES ALL OF THE 4 TIMES SAME PROBLEM, FUEL EXPENSION TANK PROBLEM. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM REPAIR EACH TIME IT HAPPENS. EVERY SIGNLE TIME, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT I HAD A BAD PART INSTALLED NOT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR ITSELF. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE CIRUIT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON 6 TIMES WHILE I WAS IN ATLANTA,GEORGIA LAST YEAR. UPON RETURN TO ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, BERT SMITH BMW FIXED IT. NOW, LAST WEEK THE BRAKE CIRCUIT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THIS TIME, I AM IN MIAMI, FL AND PLAN TO TAKE THE CAR TO LAUDERDALE IMPORT. LDT./BWM AND THE CAR IS NOT LONGER UNDER THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY LIKE THE FIRST TIME. PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH THE CAR BECAUS OF MANUFACTURE DEFECTS. THANKS. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4327WA. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 19991201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 328I Other

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #746172

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2000.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with OTHER . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 4 TIMES ALL OF THE 4 TIMES SAME PROBLEM, FUEL EXPENSION TANK PROBLEM. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM REPAIR EACH TIME IT HAPPENS. EVERY SIGNLE TIME, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT I HAD A BAD PART INSTALLED NOT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR ITSELF. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE CIRUIT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON 6 TIMES WHILE I WAS IN ATLANTA,GEORGIA LAST YEAR. UPON RETURN TO ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, BERT SMITH BMW FIXED IT. NOW, LAST WEEK THE BRAKE CIRCUIT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THIS TIME, I AM IN MIAMI, FL AND PLAN TO TAKE THE CAR TO LAUDERDALE IMPORT. LDT./BWM AND THE CAR IS NOT LONGER UNDER THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY LIKE THE FIRST TIME. PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH THE CAR BECAUS OF MANUFACTURE DEFECTS. THANKS. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4327WA. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 19991201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 328I Electrical System

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #10005904

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 28, 2002.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE REMOTE DOOR LOCK FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 2-3 TIMES, UNABLE TO REPAIR. PH.Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in PIKESVILLE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 328I Air Bags

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #10020646

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 23, 2003.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . 1998 BMW 328I - CRASHED GOING 35-40 MPH WITH EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 66000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4321WA. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in HANOVER, MA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20010401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 328I Air Bags Side/window

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #10039864

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . THE SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY OUT THE AIR BAG DOOR COVER, WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A CURB ON RAINY NIGHT, INSTEAD THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED DOWN THE DOOR AND BLEW OFF THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL. INJURES WERE CAUSED AS A RESULT OF THE DOOR TRIM WHICH FLEW OFF AND HIT THE PASSENGER IN THE RIBS. PHOTOS ATTACHED. A FIELD ENGINEER TOOK PHOTOS AND THE VEHICLE WAS BEING USED IN A TRAINING SESSION BEING HELD THERE. *PH *JB.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD432XWA. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in ST. AUGUSTINE, FL. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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BMW 328I Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #10049606

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 14, 2003.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY 1998 BMW 328I FAILED DUE TO BURNT FLUID AND OXIDATION. BMW PRODUCT LITERATURE CLEAR STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTAINS A "LIFETIME FILL" OF FLUID AND DOES NOT REQUIRE CHANGING. IN ADDITION, BMW DOES NOT INCLUDE A TRANSMISSION SERVICE IN ANY REGULARLY RECOMMENDED SERVICES AND NEVER RECOMMENDS THAT ONE BE PERFORMED. INTERSTING THOUGH, BMW RECOMMENDS THE USE OF DEXRON III/MERCON FLUID FOR THE TRANSMISSION. PRODUCT LITERATURE PUT OUT BY THE MANUFACTURERS OF THESE FLUIDS CLEARLY STATE THAT ALTHOUGH THE FLUID SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN NORMAL FLUID, IT STILL MUST BE CHANGED REGULARLY. EVERY ARTICLE REGARDING TRANSMISSIONS CLEARLY STATES THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE SERVICED AND THE FLUID CHANGED REGULARALY. BMW REFUSES TO STAND BEHIND ITS "LIFETIME FILL" CLAIM.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 143000 miles. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in NEWBURY PARK, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20000610. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: STEVE THOMAS BMW . DEALER'S CITY: CAMARILLO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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BMW 328I Latches/locks/linkages Trunk Lid Lock

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #10055670

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 22, 2004.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK . WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE TRUNK OPENED UP. *AK THE LATCH CONTINUED SLIPPING AND THE TRUNK WOULD NOT LOCK. *SC.Mileage was 59000 miles. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in DAYTONA BEACH, FL. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw 328i 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 328I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #10014766

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2003.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . NAR 03-31-2003 MR ENGINE GASKET FAILED WHICH ALLOWED WATER TO ENTER THE ENGINE. *CB .Mileage was 54500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):9999. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in MEDWAY, MA. Vehicle was purchased on 20010820. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: FOREIGN WEST MOTORS . DEALER'S CITY: NATICK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 01760 .
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BMW 328I Service Brakes

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #10495249

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2012.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . BRAKE LIGHTS WARNING "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE" KEEPS BEING DISPLAYED ACROSS THE CONTROL PANEL. I CLEAN THE TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKES LIGHTS AND THE LIGHTS DID ILLUMINATE PROPERLY AFTERWARDS, THE WARNING GOES AWAY. THEN THE NEXT TIME I GET IN THE CAR A DAY LATER THE CONTROL SAYS "1 BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE" THEN THE NEXT DAY SAYS "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE". *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 186000 miles. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Electronic Stability Control

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #10537145

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 06, 2013.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . BRAKE LIGHTS WARNING "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE" KEEPS BEING DISPLAYED ACROSS THE CONTROL PANEL. I CLEAN THE TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKES LIGHTS AND THE LIGHTS DID ILLUMINATE PROPERLY AFTERWARDS, THE WARNING GOES AWAY. THEN THE NEXT TIME I GET IN THE CAR A DAY LATER THE CONTROL SAYS "1 BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE" THEN THE NEXT DAY SAYS "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE". *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 165000 miles. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in PLANO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 328I Electrical System

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #10537145

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 06, 2013.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . BRAKE LIGHTS WARNING "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE" KEEPS BEING DISPLAYED ACROSS THE CONTROL PANEL. I CLEAN THE TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKES LIGHTS AND THE LIGHTS DID ILLUMINATE PROPERLY AFTERWARDS, THE WARNING GOES AWAY. THEN THE NEXT TIME I GET IN THE CAR A DAY LATER THE CONTROL SAYS "1 BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE" THEN THE NEXT DAY SAYS "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE". *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 165000 miles. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in PLANO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 328I Exterior Lighting

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #10537145

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 06, 2013.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . BRAKE LIGHTS WARNING "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE" KEEPS BEING DISPLAYED ACROSS THE CONTROL PANEL. I CLEAN THE TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKES LIGHTS AND THE LIGHTS DID ILLUMINATE PROPERLY AFTERWARDS, THE WARNING GOES AWAY. THEN THE NEXT TIME I GET IN THE CAR A DAY LATER THE CONTROL SAYS "1 BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE" THEN THE NEXT DAY SAYS "BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE". *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 165000 miles. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in PLANO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 328I Structure Body Trunk Lid

BMW 328I 1998 Safety Review #10537146

BMW 328I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 06, 2013.BMW 328I 1998, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID . WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE TRUNK OPENED UP. NOW THE TRUNK IS SHUT AND WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 165000 miles. Bmw 328i 1998 problem was reported in PLANO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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Bmw 328i 1998 systems


Air Bags 1 Review(s)

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Electrical System 2 Review(s)

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Electronic Stability Control 1 Review(s)

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Bmw 328i 1998 Reviews


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Question? My door lock do not work and my battery is dead. I was told there is a positive connection beneath the car by the passenger side, which will give enough power to unlock the doors if hook up to a power pack. I am a owner of a 2000 4.4i X5

This car cathes on fire!

2003 BMW 525 catches on fire, could kill you!

i turned my car on and the steering wheel is so hard to turn that i cant drive it...what could have caused this?, because it is also shutting off by itself.

there are more scencor problems with these cars than any other car in the world.you think i would learn after five of them,BUT this time i'm done

what can cause a bmw 252i to shut down while driving at any speed?

hi there i have 730i 2003 bmw and today when i start the car and went to take of it dint go in gear its a automatic car and its givin a sign saying transmission fail safe can any one help me with this problem

My 90 525i automatic trans doesnt shift right when cold whats the problem

We brought our daughter a 2000 323i BMW, a few weeks after purchasing the car the car will not short into reverse. This was a gift and our daughter was so happy, we spent a good amount of money on this car, it is in excellant condition, only has 5

I have a 2004 BMW 330ci with 120K miles. All of a sudden the steering wheel is very hard to turn and I can't make 45 degree turns. Do you have any idea on what might be wrong? Thank you.

i had a bmw525i2002 it runs good but it happen sometimes when you down shift its stall can you give a good advise what wrong with it and how to fix it..


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