Whenever I press gas to accelerate while on interstate the transmission will go in to some kind of lock out mode and I have to try to get to the shoulder of the interstate and turn off the car to reset the transmission and electronic warning system
The worst 1995 BMW 318IA problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
- Risk
- If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Recall number 98V178000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 BMW 318IA 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1995 BMW 318IA owners say
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Is the 1995 BMW 318IA reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1995 BMW 318IA, close to a typical 318IA model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 BMW 318IA?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1995 BMW 318IA have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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