Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical...
1992-1995 · 4 model years
BMW 318IA Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the BMW 318IA across 4 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1995 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the acceleration & cruise control.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
318IA complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 318IA problems
BMW 318IA recalls 1
Latest 318IA complaints
Whenever I press gas to accelerate while on interstate the transmission will go in to some kind of lock out mode and I have to try to get to the shoulder of the interstate and turn off the car to reset the transmission and electronic warning system
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Questions about the BMW 318IA
Which BMW 318IA years have the most problems?
Which BMW 318IA years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1992 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 318IA years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common BMW 318IA problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (2), acceleration & cruise control (1), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the BMW 318IA have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all BMW 318IA model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data