Tl* the contact owns a 1998 bmw 318i. While traveling 35 MPH, the contact became involved in a crash with another vehicle. As the contact was crashing into the second vehicle, the contact applied the horn just as the air bag deployed. The air bag struck the contact in the left arm, causing his left shoulder to become dislodged. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The contact was concerned because the air bag was located in the steering wheel where the horn was also located. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 91,000. The VIN was not available.
The worst 1998 BMW 318I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration3
- Electrical3
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
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- Acceleration3
- Electrical3
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 BMW 318I 4
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What 1998 BMW 318I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Cruise control does not disengage when brakes are applied and obviously does not decelerate when expected. I would like to refer to the federal safety agency recall no.: 97v131.
Ignition switch failure while driving vehicle key started rotating in ignition while driving vehicle. Pulled off to the side of road and removed key. Engine would not shut off. Only way to shut off vehicle was to disconnect battery. Email: [email protected]
Consumer was inside of vehicle and went to put key in the ignition to start vehicle, she took the key out of the ignition to turn vehicle off and vehicle was still running, she drove vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic told her that cylinder lock switch needed to be replaced.*ak
The vehicle has been serviced continually for extended period of time for engine/throttle related problems, the vehicle would surge intermittently and experience no start conditions and the check engine light illuminating, the dealership repaired vehicle however the consumer does not feel vehicle is repaired properly. Mjs
Bmw is currently denying that this has been a problem in the past, despite the federal safety agency campaign number 97v131000. Currently, they are refusing to provide anything on this vehicle which is still warrantied. No summary listed.
Automatic trans pops out of 1st gear while accelerating (loud noise).
There isn't any cover for the luggage that goes over the trunk lid which vapors are getting into the vehicle, and making the consumer sick.
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Questions about the 1998 BMW 318I
Is the 1998 BMW 318I reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1998 BMW 318I, 2.0 times a typical 318I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 BMW 318I?
Acceleration and speed control, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (3).
How many recalls does the 1998 BMW 318I have?
No recalls on record.
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