BMW 318IC years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 318IC stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 318IC years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 318IC complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 318IC problems
All model years combined.
- Seat belts3
- Lights3
- Electrical3
- Engine2
- Visibility1
- Tires1
- Locks1
- Airbags1
- Acceleration1
BMW 318IC problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | 2 | Lights | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 1 | Locks | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 1 | Visibility | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 2 | Seat belts | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 4 | Acceleration | 3 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 1 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 1 | Engine | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the BMW 318IC
What years of the BMW 318IC should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 318IC has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 318IC?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 318IC?
Seat belts, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by lights (3) and electrical (3).
How many recalls does the BMW 318IC have?
3 recalls between 1992 and 2003. The 1995 model year has the most, with 3.
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