BMW 318IS years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 318IS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 318IS years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 318IS 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 318IS problems
All model years combined.
- Engine18
- Electrical4
- Body4
- Visibility2
- Acceleration2
- Transmission1
- Suspension1
- Steering1
- Seat belts1
- Locks1
- Fuel system1
- Airbags1
BMW 318IS problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 3 | Body | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1994 | - | 5 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 13 | Engine | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1992 | - | 3 | Body | 3 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 6 | Engine | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the BMW 318IS
What years of the BMW 318IS should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 318IS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 318IS?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 318IS?
Engine, with 18 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (4) and body (4).
How many recalls does the BMW 318IS have?
4 recalls between 1991 and 1997. The 1992 model year has the most, with 3.
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