1992 BMW 325 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 198,880miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 BMW 325, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 198,880 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 1992 Bmw 325. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle began to backfire and lose power. The mechanic could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle would also hesitate and shake when it was initially started. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 206,000 and failure mileage was 198,880.”
NHTSA complaint #10249961, filed 2008-11, 198,880 miles“When shifting gears front will make a crackling noise. Consumer states entire back end suspension (struts left and right) holding the rear wheels, transmission differentials to the frame of the vehicle is separating from the frame, dealer has been informed, however refuses to acknowledge liability or investigate possible product design defect.”
NHTSA complaint #888809, filed 2001-05Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 BMW 325
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 BMW 325
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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