no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Risk. IF LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL FROM THE FROZEN THROTTLE BODY OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
1994 BMW 318Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 1994 BMW 318, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2001. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 BMW 318 has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Electrical system
3Engine and engine cooling
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
1Visibility
1Power train
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1994 BMW 318 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
1994 vs. every other 318 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 318 median. How we score
'84'85'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'01
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 318 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WATER DRAINED INTO ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE, AND RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING.ALSO, LEAVING FUEL INJECTORS OPEN, COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
WHEN THERE IS A HEAVY DOWN POUR OR TAKING CAR TO THE CAR WASH, THE COMPUTER GETS WET WHICH WON'T ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO START. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER HAD THE COMPUTER REPLACED. *AK
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