Bmw 318 1994
Model 318 made in 1994 by Bmw got 29 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1994
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/29/24 | 23/37/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 2 | 931129 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/31/25 | 24/40/29 | Premium | $ 810 | 2 | 931129 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 22/30/25 | 24/39/29 | Premium | $ 810 | 3 | 930901 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/29/24 | 23/37/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 3 | 931129 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/30/25 | 24/38/29 | Premium | $ 810 | 3 | 930901 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/32/26 | 25/40/30 | Premium | $ 780 | 3 | 931129 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V037000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 02/01/1992 to 01/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 23500 | 08/29/1994 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 02/17/1994 | 03/01/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The adhesive material of the two piece throttle body heater migrates into the circulation chamber causing build up of impurities and restriction of flow within the chamber. this condition and water vapors from the crank that freezes at low ambient air temperatures prevents the throttle plate from closing as the driver releases the gas pedal, causing loss of throttle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If loss of throttle control from the frozen throttle body occurs while the vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw dealers will replace the throttle body heater with a modified heater. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel injection system.vehicle description: passenger vehicles, model 318i and 318is.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliane, please contact bmw service center at 1-201-573-2100. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 720294(4138) | 03/01/1995 | 3011500 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 720294(4138) | 03/01/1995 | 39804 | Internal software problem in zae control module causing srs warning lamp illumination. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 120794(4116) | 01/01/1995 | 120194(3947) | 39114 | Engine will not start, primarily during cold weather or high altitude. *tw | 03/16/1995 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 640594(4123) | 04/01/1995 | 42053 | Ratcheting/clicking noise from a/c compressor after turn-off. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 72/07/96 | 12/01/1996 | 50678 | Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| MSG1016 | 10/01/1996 | 50897 | Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 720294(4138) | 03/01/1995 | 3011500 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 510894(4129) | 03/01/1995 | 39806 | Dash warping above center vent. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/18/1996 | 8 | ||
| Air bag warning light keeps coming on. *dsh | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Airbags failed in above accident, causing injuries. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/27/1996 | 12/01/1994 | ||
| During frontal impact at speeds of 30mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/08/1995 | |||
| Electrical system failure, power door failure. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 4 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| Water leaking into the e-box on several occasions. bulletin 410393. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *ak | |||
| 04/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *skd | |||
| 05/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *tw | |||
| 05/27/1995 | |||
| The car died in the middle of traffic for no reason. please explain. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 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 | |||
| 06/15/1999 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 09/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *tw | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 08/25/1995 | |||
| Put car in reverse, electrical system shut down, occupants were trapped inside. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 12/31/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| No summary provided by consumer | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/16/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Profile gasket failed, causing the engine to overheat. much of the antifreeze leaked onto the roadway. other gaskets, etc. also had to be replaced: valve cover gaskets, thermostat, intake manifold gas, throttle body gasket, exhaust pipe gasket, valve cover gasket, chain tensioner, and more. the repair bill was $950 in labor and $426.00 in parts. in researching the internet and the nhtsa web site, i found many other bmw 318 owners that had the same problem; most of them with 1993 models. i spoke to the dealer and bmw customer service and they say they can't do anything because the car is no longer under warranty. | |||
| 01/05/1998 | 01/01/1994 | ||
| Profile gasket failed, leaking all of the coolant from the engine. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/31/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| No summary provided by consumer | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 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 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 7 | 11/01/1994 | ||
| I have experienced the same problem for many times ( repeatable ). i am really hoping that you can help me to investigate this problem. the problem is that the fuel gauge does not show accurate level of the fuel in the tank. i have two different dealers to try tackle this problem and solve them; however, i am still experiencing it right now. it's a quality issue. thank you for your time and consideration in investigating this matter for me and other owner who may not want to report this matter to you. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/07/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experiences transmission problem when starting from a complete stop. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brakes failed, causing accident. *aw | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 04/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Anti-theft alarm failed. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 02/08/1995 | |||
| Electrical system failure, power door failure. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| Defective spot welds at the firewall and driver's side door causing clunking noise. problem was serviced but unable to be fixed. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 02/07/1995 | 1 | ||
| Accelerator has stuck on various occasions. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Bumper around windshield flaked off in 3 years. presently, the bumper is gone, and water is entering into the wiring harness, which may cause electrical problems. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Problem with window, also sunroof problem. *ak | |||