Engine lost coolant, engine melted, replaced engine.
The worst 1993 BMW 318 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine13
- Airbags2
- Electrical1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Engine13
- Airbags2
- Electrical1
- Seat belts1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. The clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting is unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose.
- Risk
- Fuel seepage between the feed fuel hose and the engine fitting can result in free fuel in the engine compartment, which could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.
Recall number 94V066000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- The adhesive material of the two piece throttle body heater migrates into the circulation chamber causing build up of impurities and restriction of flow within the chamber. This condition and water vapors from the crank that freezes at low ambient air temperatures prevents the throttle plate from closing as the driver releases the gas pedal, causing loss of throttle control.
- Risk
- If loss of throttle control from the frozen throttle body occurs while the vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Bmw dealers will replace the throttle body heater with a modified heater.
Recall number 94V037000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1993 BMW 318
Defect investigations
Air bag wiring failure
There is no summary currently available
EA95013
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 BMW 318 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1993 BMW 318 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Profile gasket leak.
Engine head gasket failed.
Engine timing case profile gasket failed, causing vehicle to suddenly veer from the third lane to the shoulder by the first lane.
Profile case gasket failed, causing all engine fluid to spill onto freeway at speed. This is a factory defect which needs to be addressed before it can cause a serious accident.
Profile gasket failed, resulting in loss of anti-freeze.
Profile gasket failed due to design problem, causing coolant leaks.
While driving vehicle the engine timing case profile gasket failed, causing total loss of engine coolant.owner is very concerned for safety.
Profile gasket failed/replaced.
Failed head gaskets caused vehicle to overheat.
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Questions about the 1993 BMW 318
Is the 1993 BMW 318 reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 1993 BMW 318, 2.8 times a typical 318 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 BMW 318?
Engine and cooling, with 13 complaints. Next is airbags (2).
How many recalls does the 1993 BMW 318 have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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).
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