BMW 318I Engine problems by year

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 bmw 318i. The contact stated that the vehicle had the same failure as noted in recall # 98v178000 concerning engine and engine cooling:cooling system. He stated that the water pump failed and would cost $800.00 To repair. However, the repair was performed free of charge because the vehicle was under warranty. He first noticed the failure approximately one year ago. As a result, his vehicle stalled on the highway , and had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced the pump. ...

Dt: the contact stated vehicle overheated randomly. The engine head was replaced twice and needed to be replaced again. The repairs were costly. However, the dealership reimbursed the consumer for one repair, but will not do it again. Consumer state while driving on the highway vehicle overheated. The entire head of the engine had to be replaced. The service dealer did not state the reason for the vehicle overheating. *Ak

While driving 65 mph engine check light remained on, and exhaust fumes were coming into the vehicle while the windows were closed. Consumer stated there was a recall on website concerning the catalytic converter oxygen sensor . Not able to locate that information in our data base. *Ak

1/12/04 Brake replacement. 3/16/04 -Engine smoking. 3/17/04 Radiator hose,clamps antifreeze,new radiator $368.17 - 7/28/04 Vehicle caught on fire and exploded. My daughter was seconds from being burned alive. *Jb

FAULTY PROFILE GASKET ON 1992 BMW 318I ENGINE. *AK

Engine profile gasket for m42 engine 4cyl, 16 valve has failed allowing all coolant fluid to leak from engine.*Ak

The vehicle experienced a coolant leak. *Jb the coolant leaked from a faulty profile gasket. The faulty gasket was the subject of a recall but the consumers vehicle was not included due to vin. The consumer paid for the repairs and requested reimbursement. The manufacturer reviewed the case and decided not to offer any assistance. The consumer has the old part in her possession. *Ts *nlm

Nhtsa#93-v-015-000 coolant temperature resulting increase in system pressure. Consumer states vehicle overheated, all ready was change water pump, thermotats. Dealer has been notified. Please provide furthewr information. Ts

This common defect has struck my vehicle. This defect should be recalled, bmw acknowledges problem, but won't recall. No safety defect listed. *Ak

Temperature guage rises and a large amount of coolant spill engine overheats engine stalls I really don't expect this on a bmw why don't help us with the problem I'm really disapointed they just ignore the problem.

Cooling fan failed, causing vehicle to overheat and strand passengers at side of road in stop and go traffic. *Ak

While driving on expressway, vehicle began to overheat and red light came on, consumer had vehicle inspected and was advised that head gasket contained a crack which caused coolant to leak and caused severe damage to the engine head, consumer was also advised by reputable bmw dealers that vehicle was designed with a faulty part called the profile gasket and it is well known, but manufacturer does not want to recognize it as a problem, consumer has also experienced cooling system problems twice, the first requiring the replacement of the entire radiator and also there was a recall on radiator cap. *Jb

The vehicle has been serviced continually for extended period of time for engine/throttle related problems, the vehicle would surge intermittently and experience no start conditions and the check engine light illuminating, the dealership repaired vehicle however the consumer does not feel vehicle is repaired properly. Mjs

While driving the over-heating light came on, dealer found head gasket to be cracked, consumer says there was a design flaw to the profile gasket which can leak and over a period of time cause severe damage to the engine. *Slc

Consumer contacted dealer in refernce to recall number 98v178000/ manufacturer's recall 93v015. Dealer corrected recall problem. However, dealer neglected to replace the radiator cap which has melted due to radiator overheating. Please proivde any further details. *Ak