Bmw 318ti 1995

Model 318ti made in 1995 by Bmw got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control . The car has one 1.8l engine.

Model 1995

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD21/29/2423/37/28Premium$ 8444950615
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsRWD22/32/2625/40/30Premium$ 7804950615

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
97V131000BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEfrom 12/01/1994 to 07/30/1997V (Vehicle)41000010/30/1997MFRBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE08/19/199708/29/1997
Defect SummaryThe cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. it is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. if the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. in this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. the clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10/10/1998
 Consumer purchased a certified preowned car. consumer cannot drive vehicle because gas fumes leak out; but, are so strong on inside that iyt makes passengers sick. dealer said nothing was wrong, it was suppose to do that. they kept vehicle 5days & found nothing. a mechanic said the membrane is defective, and won't work on it because it was still under warranty. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
11/23/200207/01/1995
 Consumer stated had to have both front seat belt latches replaced, because of looseness. when evaluated air bag warning lights came on consumer was told that seat belt latches needed to be replaced. *ts
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
01/23/2001101/01/2000
 Dealership is unwilling to pay for other parts ruined by broken caliper. problems started back in late aug./sept., but they would not listen to me that there was something wrong with my brakes and were unwilling to investigate. *ak