Engine Cooling System problems of the 2003 BMW 325

Two problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2003 BMW 325. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2014

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325xi. The contact received notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v280000 (engine and engine cooling). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2008

Own a BMW 3251, rear end started making popping noise when put in reverse and when turning curves. When on interstate rear end locked up while driving causing my car to skid through all lanes of traffic. After having car inspected the rear end had broke, we replaced the rear end. Also having trouble with head lights staying on and blinkers. Right rear tail light over heated and burnt items in trunk. Radiator has broke and driverside window regulator and clutch fan.




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