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...
1992-2001 · 8 model years
BMW 318IC Problems by year
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the BMW 318IC across 8 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1995 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4), while 2000 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the seats & seat belts.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
318IC 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 318IC problems
BMW 318IC recalls 3
The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the...
An overstatement was made of the vehicle load capacity and designated seating capacity on the tire information placard. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Latest 318IC complaints
I purchased a 318ic from a used car lot and the vehicle caught fire. I have obtained information on the vehicle which the dealer should have made me aware of, including recall information. The recall and the information was not disclosed. The vehicle caught fire as a result of the obtained information. *Nm
Repeated instance of seat belt lock failure as relating to air bag. Drivers side bracket has been replaced 4 times. It seems the wiring or switch keeps failing and the airbag light stays on. Especially true after hard stops. Shop says air bag may fail to deploy if not repaired. *Jb
The two front seat belts and the two rear seat belts did not retract. Dealer informed the consumer that the seat belt system needed to be replaced. *Ak
Washed bird poop off the hood with an open hose (no sprayer). Car would not start afterwards. Had car towed to bmw repair shop. They were familiar with the problem of water getting into the engine control unit. $2200 Later (engine had to be retuned because of fuel injected problems) got it back. Had to hangle with insurance company because of history of these problems. Seems like and obvious design defect. Did research on this site and found similar case issues in just the 1994 and 1995 years. Issues with the...
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3 series. Could be with others. See these other complaint numbers. 888956 855790 855789 8006006 Number wrong? 710164 893434 Possible related 701777 480715 *ak
On 11/10/02, drove vehicle a short distance, stopped and turned off engine. I pulled door latch to open door. Door lock would not unlock and door would not open. I pushed while engaging latch, but the door would not open. I had to stop a passenger, to whom I gave my car keys, to manually unlock the door from the exterior. Note: this same problem occurred with a relative who purchased a 2000 328ci at the same time, from the same dealer. In that case, the problem occurred at least 3 times. She was unable to...
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get out of the car from the driver's side and had to climb over the center console and exit through the passenger door. In an emergency, the driver would be unable to open the door and exit the vehicle. Dt
The tire flew out from the vehicle while the car was travelling at 50m/hr. The car is equipped with tire pressure control and did not giving any warning. The tread was separated from the tire, only little remnants remain with on the realm. *Ak (tiresize: 205/50r 17)
Questions about the BMW 318IC
Which BMW 318IC years have the most problems?
Which BMW 318IC years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common BMW 318IC problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (3), seats & seat belts (3), engine & cooling (2) most often.
How many recalls does the BMW 318IC have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all BMW 318IC 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