The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. The dealer was notified. *ak the consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked out. The consumer also experienced problems with the brakes, engine, and the A/C panel which intermittently went out. *scc
The worst 1996 BMW 318 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine3
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Engine3
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 BMW 318 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 BMW 318 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The consumer was driving and water pump/fan belt and radiator failed.
Water pump malfunctioned.
Consumer was driving, was hit by another vehicle in the front right corner, head on, seatbelts were worn at the time, air bags did not deploy{driver /passenger}, causing minor injuries and bruises.
Air conditioner inoperative.
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Questions about the 1996 BMW 318
Is the 1996 BMW 318 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1996 BMW 318, fewer than a typical 318 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 BMW 318?
Engine and cooling, with 3 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 BMW 318 have?
No recalls on record.
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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