Bmw 318 1984-2001
Model 318 made by Bmw got 1 consumer complain as well as 24 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to exterior lighting. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Car model
| Name | Number of models | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bmw 318 1984 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Bmw 318 1985 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Bmw 318 1986 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bmw 318 1987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bmw 318 1988 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bmw 318 1989 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bmw 318 1990 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Bmw 318 1991 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 48 |
| Bmw 318 1992 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18 |
| Bmw 318 1993 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| Bmw 318 1994 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 29 |
| Bmw 318 1995 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 30 |
| Bmw 318 1996 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Bmw 318 1997 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Bmw 318 1998 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Bmw 318 2001 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| MSG0796 | 11/16/1996 | 50927 | Fault code 227 and 228 - if the check engine lamp is illuminated and fault code 227 - mixture deviation, cylinder 1-3 and/or 228 - mixture deviation, cylinder 4-6 are set in the dme. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 08/05/96R | 11/01/1996 | 08/05/96 | 50863 | Updated modic diagnostic software - d8.0 | 06/17/1997 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 120393(3824) | 05/01/1995 | 120393(3824) | 42049 | Binding/sticking ignition - starter motor failures. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 120995(4286) | 11/01/1995 | 46622 | Engine difficult to start when hot. check the air mass meter and its wiring for proper operation. if the air mass meter is operating correctly then the eprom in the dme control module and the idle control valve need to be replaced. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| 110894(4139) | 01/01/1995 | 39116 | Engine will not start during cold weather - oil viscosity. *tw | 03/16/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| MSG0897 | 11/16/1996 | 50928 | Fault codes 227 and 228 - following components must be replaced if the wrong air mass meter is installed - rubber boot with asc - rubber boot without asc - suction silencer. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 640195(4179) | 04/01/1995 | 42059 | Retrofitting r-12 air conditioning with r-134a. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||||
| 610694(4069) | 12/01/1994 | 39113 | Malfunction of turn signal and hazard flasher system. *tw | 03/16/1995 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 620193(3753) | 04/01/1993 | 620193(3753) | 39558 | Fuel guage drops during cranking. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 240694(4134) | 05/01/1995 | 240493(3931) | 42052 | Transmission control module fault code 40. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| SEATS | |||||
| MSG 0526 | 02/01/1993 | 39555 | Rear mounting stud breaking away from the bracket. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 040894(3985) | 05/01/1995 | 42051 | New supplemental anchoring sets for all celette benches. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||||
| 520395(4188) | 05/01/1995 | 42050 | Seat back release difficult to operate. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 34 02 94 | 02/01/1997 | 52214 | Brake squeal. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 720294(4138) | 03/01/1995 | 3011500 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 340294(4126) | 03/01/1995 | 39803 | Vehicles equipped with jurid 190 front brake pads, and built before 12/94 mayexhibit a cold brake squeal. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 3206944108A | 04/01/1995 | 42056 | Addendum to recall campaign 94v-151 - ews ii has been phased intro production on all e36 models. due to the production change all e36 steering column covers are now produced in the new ews ii configuration. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 320193(3752) | 04/01/1993 | 39557 | New style steering column. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 3207944109A | 04/01/1995 | 42058 | Addendum to recall campaign 94v-151 - ews ii has been phased into production on all e36 models. due to the production change all e36 steering column covers are now produced in the new ews ii configuration. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 540293(2133) | 07/01/1993 | 39553 | Rollover protection system. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 042694(4118) | 12/01/1994 | 37788 | Due to change in fram rails, new set of frame supports were developed. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 043792(3711) | 01/01/1993 | 39564 | New rear control arm (wishbone) mountings. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 04 03 97 | 03/01/1997 | 52209 | Self-adjusting clutch (sac) tools. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 640293(3738) | 06/01/1993 | 640293(3738) | 39554 | Ihkr sudden loss of heat or airflow. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fog lights burnt out. | |||