no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Risk. IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY…
1994 BMW 318iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1994 BMW 318i, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 19, 2012. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 BMW 318i has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Engine and engine cooling
3Electrical system
2Structure
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control
1Service brakes
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1994 BMW 318i 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.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO REMAIN PARTIALLY OPEN.
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 318i 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 318i median. How we score
'84'85'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'01'03
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 318i owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE OVERHEATED RANDOMLY. THE ENGINE HEAD WAS REPLACED TWICE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE REPAIRS WERE COSTLY. HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP REIMBURSED THE CONSUMER FOR ONE REPAIR, BUT WILL NOT DO IT AGAIN. CONSUMER STATE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE OVERHEATED.…
TEMPERATURE GUAGE RISES AND A LARGE AMOUNT OF COOLANT SPILL ENGINE OVERHEATS ENGINE STALLS I REALLY DON'T EXPECT THIS ON A BMW WHY DON'T HELP US WITH THE PROBLEM I'M REALLY DISAPOINTED THEY JUST IGNORE THE PROBLEM.
WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY, VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND RED LIGHT CAME ON, CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED AND WAS ADVISED THAT HEAD GASKET CONTAINED A CRACK WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE HEAD, CONSUMER WAS ALSO ADVISED BY REPUTABLE BMW DEALERS THAT VEHICLE…
Own a 1994 318i?
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