Enthusiast Network

Disclaimer: Not affiliated with or endorsed by BMW Motor Company. For informational purposes only. Full Disclaimer
Home Problems

Major Problems with BMW 318 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what BMW 318 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1995, for instance, is the worst year for the 318. Older 318 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse BMW 318 problems by years

1998 2 1997 3 1996 5 1995 18 1994 18 1993 16 1992 12

Worst BMW 318 Problems

FRONTAL
1993 BMW 318 February 1, 1995 Victims: 4

Consumer was in an accident the driver side air bag didn't deploy. tt

FRONTAL
1994 BMW 318 December 27, 1996 Victims: 2

During frontal impact at speeds of 30mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. *ak

AIR BAGS
1995 BMW 318 May 11, 1996 Victims: 2

The consumer was involved in an rear-end colission and was passed head on into a parked vehicle and the driver and passenger side air bag did not deploy.

What is the most common problem with BMW 318?

Overall the worst problem with BMW 318 relates to ENGINE problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific 318 years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE 17 FRONTAL 8 COOLING SYSTEM 6 AIR BAGS 6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4 AIR CONDITIONER 3 IGNITION 3 MODULE 3 TANK ASSEMBLY 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 STEERING 2 CONVENTIONAL 2 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 2 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 2 ANCHORAGE 2 WINDSHIELD 1 DOOR 1 SEAT BELTS 1 WIRING 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 1 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 LATCH 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 TIRES 1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 HEADLIGHTS 1 SEATS 1 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 1 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 INJECTORS 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 TAIL LIGHTS 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

1998 2 1997 2 1996 1 1995 7 1994 7 1993 1 1992 1
×
The information about BMW 318 common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.