Consumer was driving at 10 MPH. While pulling from a stop light another vehicle hit the consumer's vehicle on the right. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy. The vehicle was struck at a high rate of speed.
The worst 1998 BMW 318 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 BMW 318 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Transmission kept popping out of gear. Original and replacement transmission failed in 1 year. Bmw states that it isn't worthy of recall because it is too rare. It can't be that rare if it happened to me twice, and to a friend once in the last year.
On two separate occasions the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a collision. The dealer has been notified.
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Questions about the 1998 BMW 318
Is the 1998 BMW 318 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 BMW 318, fewer than a typical 318 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 BMW 318?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 BMW 318 have?
No recalls on record.
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