1991 BMW 318 engine problems

14 complaints (70% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 70%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
11
Cooling system: radiator assembly
4
Engine: gasoline
2
Cooling system
2
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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175k-200k

200k+

BMW 318 engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1991 BMW 318 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 31, 1997 · Engine · NC · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a collision. Immediately after impact, vehicle began to leak anti-freeze due to dfective engine profile gasket.

Filed Oct 2, 1997 · Engine · TX

While driving vehicle the consumer found out, vehicle was dripping coolin fluid. The consumer stopped and saw the cooling fluid was coming out of the radiator. Dealer was contacted.

Filed Sep 23, 1997 · Engine · MO

Engine profile gasket malfunctioned, causing engine to overheat, resulting in coolant leaking from under vehicle.

Filed Aug 28, 1997 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Vehicle has blown two head gaskets.

Filed Jul 2, 1997 · Engine · CA

Timing case profile gasket malfunctioned due to manufacturer's defective parts.

Filed Feb 28, 1997 · Engine · NJ

Head gasket failed.

Filed Jan 30, 1997 · Engine · 00

Timing case profile gasket failed, causing coolant to leak.

Filed Jan 6, 1997 · Engine · MN

Engine gasket failure.

Filed Jan 6, 1997 · Engine · FL

Engine gasket failed/replaced; also replaced water pump.

Filed Nov 5, 1996 · Engine · AL

Engine gasket failed, resulting in a coolant leak.

Questions about the 1991 BMW 318 engine

Does the 1991 BMW 318 have engine problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the engine of the 1991 BMW 318, 70% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1991 BMW 318 engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 BMW 318 engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the BMW 318 have bad engine?

The BMW 318 model years with the most engine complaints are 1991 (14 complaints) and 1993 (13 complaints).