1989 BMW 325I Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 BMW 325I, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Problem with cooling system began within approximately one month of purchase date (. Car bought used, from mechanic/Bmw authorized repair service (same mechanic in following narrative). …”
NHTSA complaint #10134019, filed 2005-08Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 27 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 | 9 | 6% |
| 2001 | 17 | 11% |
| 1995 | 3 | 10% |
| 1994 | 4 | 24% |
| 1993 | 5 | 24% |
| 1992 | 14 | 35% |
| 1989 | 2 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 20% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1989 BMW 325I
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 BMW 325I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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