1993 BMW 325IS Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1993 BMW 325IS, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,800 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.
“Puchased with email and verbal guarantee no problems with car. Have valid consumer complaints against same dealer with misrepresentation of veh.(s) purchased. 1: TCM light on. Veh. Will not shift. Occurred 2nd day of ownership. Dealer denies. 2: lights were non-functional upon arrival to dealer. Had detailer rewire (4 hours). Brake failure light still on computer. 3: dealer ordered and promised pass. Window motor. Replaced 2 relays while at dealer. Did not repair. Refuses to send motor for functional window. Window will not, and did not roll down even at dealers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10026054, filed 2003-07, 92,800 miles“I have a 1993 325IS Bmw. And there are a number of problems. On rainy days I can hear water in the floor boards. The door panels are both coming ungluded and bubbling. My driver side floor mat hits the gas petal. The check coolant light on my computer is always on, the the coolant is low even after I fill it. I am afaid my car will overheat.”
NHTSA complaint #10112418, filed 2005-03Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 10% |
| 1993 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1993 BMW 325IS
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 BMW 325IS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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