BMW 318 years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 318 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 318 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 318 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 318 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine49
- Airbags20
- Electrical18
- Fuel system9
- Transmission8
- Brakes6
- Visibility5
- Seat belts5
- Steering4
- Seats3
- Lights3
- Acceleration3
BMW 318 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | - | 6 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1997 | - | 5 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1996 | - | 5 | Engine | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 19 | Airbags | 0 | 5 | ||
| 1994 | - | 20 | Electrical | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1993 | - | 17 | Engine | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1992 | - | 16 | Engine | 4 | 1 | ||
| 1991 | - | 20 | Engine | 3 | 4 | ||
| 1990 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the BMW 318
What years of the BMW 318 should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 318 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 318?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 318?
Engine, with 49 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (20) and electrical (18).
How many recalls does the BMW 318 have?
4 recalls between 1990 and 2001. The 1992 model year has the most, with 4.
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