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2000 BMW 318IC Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 BMW 318IC with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2001 has 2.

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AFar fewer problems than a typical 318IC year, for its age

#459 most complained-about 2000 vehicle

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2000 BMW 318IC problems

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No recalls for the 2000 BMW 318IC

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 BMW 318IC. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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1 complaints about the 2000 BMW 318IC

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Body, doors & structure

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

Filed Incident Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 769561

BMW 318IC: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20012000Engine & coolingB
20001000Body, doors & structureA
19971100Visibility & wipersC
19962100Seats & seat beltsC
All 318IC years

2000 BMW 318IC vs rivals

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Questions about the 2000 BMW 318IC

Does the 2000 BMW 318IC have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 BMW 318IC right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 318IC?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).

How many complaints has the 2000 BMW 318IC had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 11, 2002 and the latest on November 11, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2000 BMW 318IC a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical BMW 318IC year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which BMW 318IC years have the most complaints?
What should I do if my 2000 BMW 318IC has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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