1989 BMW 325 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1989 BMW 325, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 93v015000/heater core. Dealer refused to correct recall problem. Consumer's vehicle has already experienced problem with a cracked heater core which caused hot fluids to enter passenger's compartment, resulting in total loss of driver's visibility. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #877884, filed 2001-01“The windows on the car stick and sometimes you can't roll them down. Also the window fogs up and defrost doesn't work so you have to wipe them clear by hand.”
NHTSA complaint #977142, filed 1995-12Related recalls
- 93V015000Feb 1, 1993The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.Covers: BMW 325 1984–1993, 318 1984–1985, 1991–1992, M3 1988–1991
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 12% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
| 1992 | 3 | 13% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
| 1990 | 1 | 17% |
| 1989 | 3 | 27% |
| 1988 | 1 | 14% |
| 1987 | 5 | 33% |
| 1986 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1989 BMW 325
5 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 BMW 325
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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