Bmw 318 1996
Model 318 made in 1996 by Bmw got 12 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and power train. The car has one 1.9l engine.
Model 1996
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 22/31/25 | 24/39/29 | Premium | $ 810 | 2 | 951116 |
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/31/26 | 25/40/30 | Premium | $ 780 | 2 | 951116 |
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 22/31/25 | 24/39/29 | Premium | $ 810 | 3 | 951116 |
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/31/26 | 25/40/30 | Premium | $ 780 | 3 | 951116 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 62 02 97 | 04/01/1997 | 52234 | Replacement of instrument cluster. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 24/06/94R | 11/01/1996 | 24/06/94 | 50675 | Transmission control module fault code 40. *tw | 05/27/1997 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 61 19 96 | 01/01/1997 | 52227 | Central locking switch - certain central locking switches may be overly sensitive to vibration, such as that encountered when driving over rough road surfaces - in such cases, the doors of the vehicle could be centrally locked without touch | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 11/06/1997 | 10/21/1997 | ||
| Consumer was driving, was hit by another vehicle in the front right corner, head on, seatbelts were worn at the time, air bags did not deploy{driver /passenger}, causing minor injuries and bruises. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 06/29/1999 | |||
| The consumer was driving and water pump/fan belt and radiator failed. *ak | |||
| 07/14/1999 | |||
| Water pump malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/29/1999 | |||
| The consumer was driving and water pump/fan belt and radiator failed. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 75688 | 4 | 08/01/1996 |
| The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked out. the consumer also experienced problems with the brakes, engine, and the a/c panel which intermittently went out. *scc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 06/29/1999 | |||
| The consumer was driving and water pump/fan belt and radiator failed. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 75688 | 4 | 08/01/1996 |
| The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked out. the consumer also experienced problems with the brakes, engine, and the a/c panel which intermittently went out. *scc *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Air conditioner inoperative. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 75688 | 4 | 08/01/1996 |
| The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked out. the consumer also experienced problems with the brakes, engine, and the a/c panel which intermittently went out. *scc *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 11/06/1997 | 10/21/1997 | ||
| Consumer was driving, was hit by another vehicle in the front right corner, head on, seatbelts were worn at the time, air bags did not deploy{driver /passenger}, causing minor injuries and bruises. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 75688 | 4 | 08/01/1996 |
| The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked out. the consumer also experienced problems with the brakes, engine, and the a/c panel which intermittently went out. *scc *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV | LAS VEGAS | 89102 | DESERT BMW OF LAS VEGAS | 702 871 1010 |