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1998 BMW 318I in Hamden, CT
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 re...read more / reply »
1998 BMW 318I in Hamden, CT
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 re...
1998 BMW 318I in Madison, WI
Bmw is currently denying that this has been a problem in the past, despite nhtsa campaign number 97v131000. currently, they are refusing to provide anything on this vehicle which is still warrantied. no summary listed.
1985 BMW 318I in San Carlos, CA
Consumer smelled fuel inside the vehicle, upon inspection the conusmer found a six inch piece of rubber hose leaking. nlm
1985 BMW 318I in San Carlos, CA
Consumer smelled fuel inside the vehicle, upon inspection the conusmer found a six inch piece of rubber hose leaking. nlm
1991 BMW 318I in Glen Ellyn, IL
When striking a wall head-on at 40 mph driver's air bag did not deploy. dealer has not been contacted.
1994 BMW 318I in New Rochelle, NY
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.
1998 BMW 318I in Apo Ae 09063, NY
Automatic trans pops out of 1st gear while accelerating (loud noise).
1998 BMW 318I in Apo Ae 09063, NY
Automatic trans pops out of 1st gear while accelerating (loud noise).
1991 BMW 318I in Lakewood, CA
I have recently discovered how many other vehicles of this type (bmw e30 m42) have been plaqued with this exact failure. with so many vehicles affected isn't a recall in order? this repair/fix cost me $1258.43 and bmw knew the problem exist...
1991 BMW 318I in Lakewood, CA
I have recently discovered how many other vehicles of this type (bmw e30 m42) have been plaqued with this exact failure. with so many vehicles affected isn't a recall in order? this repair/fix cost me $1258.43 and bmw knew the problem exist...
1992 BMW 318I in Santa Monica, CA
Onboard computer failed when got wet at a car wash.
1984 BMW 318I in Miami, AZ
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...
1991 BMW 318I in Springfield, VA
Consumer put key into ignition and it wouldn't turn at all.
1984 BMW 318I in Amith, AR
While driving engine overheated. engine was steaming and the engine had to be replaced.
1994 BMW 318I in Chino Hill, CA
Consumer took car to a car wash when control box got wet, then the fuel injector froze open, causing fuel to leak onto the engine. car spilled gasoline all over the ground. consumer was trying to start vehicle when the car when a car...
1994 BMW 318I in Chino Hill, CA
Consumer took car to a car wash when control box got wet, then the fuel injector froze open, causing fuel to leak onto the engine. car spilled gasoline all over the ground. consumer was trying to start vehicle when the car when a car...
1985 BMW 318I in Colorado S, CO
Heater core failed causing hot water to hit consumer's legs and fogged windows resulting in no visibility and injury to consumer (2nd degree burns).
1992 BMW 318I in Fullerton, CA
Air bag contact ring on the driver's side broke. when the air bag warning light came on, vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ring was replaced at owner's expense. vehicle not included in recall 96v110000 bmw/interior; passive restrain...
1993 BMW 318I in Dublin, GA
Vehicle had blown an engine head gasket at 46,000 miles.also, ignition was not working. had no warning prior to seeing steam coming from under the hood. shut vehicle down & then restarted. engine check light still came back on.
1993 BMW 318I in Dublin, GA
Vehicle had blown an engine head gasket at 46,000 miles.also, ignition was not working. had no warning prior to seeing steam coming from under the hood. shut vehicle down & then restarted. engine check light still came back on.
1993 BMW 318I in Dublin, GA
Vehicle had blown an engine head gasket at 46,000 miles.also, ignition was not working. had no warning prior to seeing steam coming from under the hood. shut vehicle down & then restarted. engine check light still came back on.
1985 BMW 318I in Harbor City, CA
While driving heard a loud noise and the inside of the car filled up with steam. this caused the driver not to be able to see. consumer was forced to pull car over. car was towed to consumer's home. consumer says that the heater core blew u...
1993 BMW 318I in Atlanta, GA
All coolant lost, suddenly & w/o warning; coolant lost into the environment; sudden engine temperature rise required dangerous emergency manouver to reach side of road before engine damage; following vehicles may have been damaged & drivers...
1998 BMW 318I in Coral Grables, FL
There isn't any cover for the luggage that goes over the trunk lid which vapors are getting into the vehicle, and making the consumer sick.
1994 BMW 318I in Baltimore, MD
The car keeps stalling out when i am at a stop, starts right up again and is fine for a period of time, then stalls again (may be days later). dealer is claiming it's the alternator.
1984 BMW 318I in Euless, TX
Vehicle is idling, and won't move. also, speedometer/odometer don't work, and consumer can't determine how fast the vehicle is going.
1984 BMW 318I in Euless, TX
Vehicle is idling, and won't move. also, speedometer/odometer don't work, and consumer can't determine how fast the vehicle is going.
1996 BMW 318I in Northport, AL
While driving 70 mph, the vehicle pulled to the left and lost control. hit an embankment. upon impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. please provide further information.
1996 BMW 318I in Northport, AL
While driving 70 mph, the vehicle pulled to the left and lost control. hit an embankment. upon impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. please provide further information.
1994 BMW 318I in Holywood, FL
When onsumer's son got inside of vehicle and locked doors manually. then tried to turn on engine, but the engine did not start. driver tried to get out of vehicle, and he couldn't because the door won't unlock. somehow he opened the sun r...
1994 BMW 318I in Holywood, FL
When onsumer's son got inside of vehicle and locked doors manually. then tried to turn on engine, but the engine did not start. driver tried to get out of vehicle, and he couldn't because the door won't unlock. somehow he opened the sun r...
1997 BMW 318I in Lancaster, CA
Possible design of all four tires experienced failure (michelin 185/65r15).
1993 BMW 318I in Layton, UT
Well known m42 engine profile gasket failure allows coolant to spill and renders vehicle undrivable without warning.
1995 BMW 318I in Gainsville, FL
Air bag light comes on when the car is started and leaves the car disfunctional.dealeer has yet to be contacted.
1993 BMW 318I in Bergenfield, NJ
Alternator had to be replaced, along with regulator. power windows and sunroof stopped working shortly after that. is there some electrical problem with this car that would have caused the alternator to short out.
1993 BMW 318I in Bergenfield, NJ
Alternator had to be replaced, along with regulator. power windows and sunroof stopped working shortly after that. is there some electrical problem with this car that would have caused the alternator to short out.
1993 BMW 318I in Bergenfield, NJ
Alternator had to be replaced, along with regulator. power windows and sunroof stopped working shortly after that. is there some electrical problem with this car that would have caused the alternator to short out.
1994 BMW 318I in Rochester, NY
Vehicle experienced an accident on icy road conditions. upon impact of approximately 15-20 mph head-on collision, both air bags failed to deploy. manufacturer notified and sent a representative to inspect the vehicle, and informed consum...
1994 BMW 318I in Rochester, NY
Vehicle experienced an accident on icy road conditions. upon impact of approximately 15-20 mph head-on collision, both air bags failed to deploy. manufacturer notified and sent a representative to inspect the vehicle, and informed consum...
1992 BMW 318I in Federal Way, WA
I have done some research over the internet for this problem and it appears to be a very common one. i am completely amazed that bmw is not covering this repair of this, even though they are aware of the defect.
1985 BMW 318I in Lanett, AL
Smoke comming from dash interior and then flames burst out consumed car in 15 minutes, car totaled out
1993 BMW 318I in Graham, WA
Timing case profile gasket had catastrophic failure. all coolant was lost. complete damage (warped head, etc) unknown at this time. dealer estimates $1000 to repair gasket. this is a well known problem with this vehicle (as i have recen...
1992 BMW 318I in West Hartford, CT
The profile head gasket is a widely reported defect on bmw 318i engines. for me its a serious problme now that this is the second head gasket to blow. the first was replaced under warranty, the second may or may not be replaced under warr...
1994 BMW 318I in Longwood, FL
Vehicle has had continued problems with engine shutting down, unable to determine cause.
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