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 318isProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1994 BMW 318is, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 4, 2005. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 BMW 318is has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
2Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1994 BMW 318is 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 318is 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 318is median. How we score
'91'92'93'94'95'96'97
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 318is owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AFTER VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A CAR WASH VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT DME UNIT WAS SOAKED.*AK
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