Bmw 318is 1991
Model 318is made in 1991 by Bmw got 7 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and visibility. There was one recall concerning air bags . The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 21/27/24 | 24/35/28 | Premium | $ 907 | 3 | 901004 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/27/24 | 24/35/28 | Premium | $ 907 | 3 | 900422 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - KNEE BOLSTER | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V054000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 03/01/1990 to 03/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 13500 | 07/23/1991 | OVSC | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 04/10/1991 | 04/16/1991 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | During testing, incorrectly installed driver-side knee bolster prevented steering column from moving forward as designed to absorb impact energy from driver dummy. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Chest deceleration exceeds maximum allowable limit whichresults in increased risk of occupant injury in a sudden stop or accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Repair the knee bolster to allow clearance and avoid impedance of steering column movement during frontal impact. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: occupant crash protection; fmvss 208.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/21/2002 | 10/01/1993 | ||
| This has been a widely reported failure on early 1990s 318 models. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 2 | 05/01/2001 | |
| The head gasket was replaced twice. *jb | |||
| 11/02/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Timing case profile gasket failure is verh high for the motor. unexpected loss of engine coolant, which leaks slowly or all at once is due to gaskets design. | |||
| 02/24/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| While driving at high speed, 65mph, the profile gasket in my engine failed. large amounts of steam came out of the engine compartment and resulted in a condition of almost zero visibility. my windshield was covered with antifreeze and i could not see throught he steam. i believe this failure to be a serious safety issue. | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 02/23/1991 | ||
| Engine gasket failure, causing a sudden loss of coolant on the roadway under the driving wheels. | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| Timing case profile gasket failure is verh high for the motor. unexpected loss of engine coolant, which leaks slowly or all at once is due to gaskets design. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 02/24/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| While driving at high speed, 65mph, the profile gasket in my engine failed. large amounts of steam came out of the engine compartment and resulted in a condition of almost zero visibility. my windshield was covered with antifreeze and i could not see throught he steam. i believe this failure to be a serious safety issue. | |||