general problems of the 2002 BMW 325

Nine problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2002 BMW 325. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 BMW 325 based on all problems reported for the 2002 325.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2025

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that upon exiting the store, he observed fire emerging from the driver's side dashboard. The vehicle spontaneously combusted and was engulfed in flames. There was no warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The fire department was able to successfully extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was still in the parking lot where the incident occurred. A police officer was on the scene, but no report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the automated system confirmed there was no recall coverage. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2023

On Tuesday June 20, 2023 at 7:20am I was awakened by my neighbor who informed me that my car was on fire. A report was done by the fire department and they did not believe it was done on purpose but something with my car. My car was totally consumed with fire nothing but ashes.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2017

Ignition selaniod isn't working. When I turn the key to start the car, the ignition thinks the car has started, but the engine doesn't turn over. It takes multiple tries to get the car to start.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2017

The camshaft positioning sensor a circuit intermittent can go bad leading the engine to stop working all together this could cause a very serious accident if driving on the road.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was taken local dealer(unknown) and the local independent mechanic who was unable to detect the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Jft.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2008

Battery was replaced a few weeks ago but it went dead again. Took that car back to the dealership. The dealership technician found an open circuit in alternator. Replaced alternator.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2008

Headlights came on for brake, abs, traction, etc. And car went dead. Dealership technician performed battery and draw test. No draws were found so battery was deemed failed. Replaced battery.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2007

Oil level sensor keeps tripping all the time. Dealership technician checked the oil level sensor to be faulty. Found fault 11 thermal oil sensor. Replaced sensor.

9 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2005

A/c system when engaged made a lot of noise. Dealership technician checked and found noise coming from a/c compressor. Replaced compressor.



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