1997 BMW 318i Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENED SHE COULD NOT TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND TO CALL THIS AGENCY AND REPORT IT. *PH

Aug 07, 2003

BOARD LEVEL FAILURE ON AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL UNIT. FAILURE SO WIDESPREAD THAT NO OEM OR RENEWED PARTS DEALER HAS INVENTORY. *NLM

May 06, 2003

TIRES

2 complaints

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1998, BMW, 318I WITH 30283 MILES. DRIVING 65 MPH CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM PASSENGER'S REAR OF VEHICLE. TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED, CAUSING $ 4000.00 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK CONTINENTAL TOURING 205/60R15 91H CH95

Sep 04, 2002

POSSIBLE DESIGN OF ALL FOUR TIRES EXPERIENCED FAILURE (MICHELIN 185/65R15). *YC

Feb 01, 1999

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINED ON, AND EXHAUST FUMES WERE COMING INTO THE VEHICLE WHILE THE WINDOWS WERE CLOSED. CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON WEBSITE CONCERNING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OXYGEN SENSOR . NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THAT INFORMATION IN OUR DATA BASE. *AK

Sep 01, 2004

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

HEATER CORE FAILED. *YC

Feb 01, 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1997 BMW 318i have?

The 1997 BMW 318i currently has 6 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1997 BMW 318i?

The most common problems reported for the 1997 BMW 318i are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1997 BMW 318i problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1997 BMW 318i comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.