1993 BMW 318 engine problems

13 complaints (76% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 76%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
11
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
1
Cooling system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

BMW 318 engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 BMW 318 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 8, 1999 · Engine · TX

Engine lost coolant, engine melted, replaced engine.

Filed Mar 2, 1999 · Engine · IN

Profile gasket leak.

Filed Oct 10, 1998 · Engine · IN

Engine head gasket failed.

Filed May 8, 1998 · Engine · GA

Engine timing case profile gasket failed, causing vehicle to suddenly veer from the third lane to the shoulder by the first lane.

Filed Dec 29, 1997 · Engine · CA

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.

Filed Dec 9, 1997 · Engine · PA

Profile gasket failed, resulting in loss of anti-freeze.

Filed Sep 19, 1997 · Engine · UN

Profile gasket failed due to design problem, causing coolant leaks.

Filed Aug 19, 1997 · Engine · PA

While driving vehicle the engine timing case profile gasket failed, causing total loss of engine coolant.owner is very concerned for safety.

Filed Aug 15, 1997 · Engine · VA

Profile gasket failed/replaced.

Filed Jul 29, 1997 · Engine · NC

Failed head gaskets caused vehicle to overheat.

Questions about the 1993 BMW 318 engine

Does the 1993 BMW 318 have engine problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the engine of the 1993 BMW 318, 76% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1993 BMW 318 engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 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).