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1992 Europa GelaendewagenProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1992 Europa Gelaendewagen, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage121kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 13, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Europa Gelaendewagen has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1992 Europa Gelaendewagen recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 01V-064 · Feb 26, 2001 · 473 vehicles

Risk. THE IMPROPER LABELING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO PARK THE VEHICLE WITHOUT APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKE, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Europa.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Gelaendewagen year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Gelaendewagen median. How we score

'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Gelaendewagen owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A USED 1992 BMW 325IS NOT EVEN A WEEK OLD FROM THE LOT, I DECIDE TO BRING IT TO A CAR WASH IN ELIZABETH NJ IT COMES OUT NICE AND SHINEY BUT NOW IT DOESN'T START I BRING IT TO A MECHANIC WHERE TIL THIS DAY STILL IS BECAUSE I HAVE A 2000.00 BILL WHICH WAS NOT CAUSED BY ME IN ANYWAY.…
Complaint 10136304 · Sep 13, 2005 · 120,778 miles

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