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1992 BMW 325IS Body and structure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
63%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
178,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1992 BMW 325IS, 63% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 178,500 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.

“I recently had the rear end of my car detached itself from the supreme while driving down the road. I have brought the car to several mechanic and have had every individual mechanic say he has seen it happened to my same exact car. And also said I was lucky I didn't crash. After having the car looked at by a mechanic he said that Bmw had manufactured the subframe mounts insufficient and it has resulted in thousands of cases of rear ends falling off of the cars and it is not something that happens with wear and tear. …”

NHTSA complaint #10043405, filed 2003-10, 158,000 miles

“Rear cross member frame broke off from the mounting of the vehcile, causing a clocking sound, and it felt like the rear end was giving way. Dealer has not been contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #853414, filed 1999-11

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1994110%
1993425%
1992563%

Other parts of the 1992 BMW 325IS

Fuel system
2 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 BMW 325IS

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology