Passenger window falls off the tracks - results in high bills to get it fixed. Numerous incidents. I am unable to select window or anything related to it in the drop down menus. To proceed I have had to make selections that have no relevance.
The worst 1995 BMW 318IS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Body2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
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
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
- Risk
- This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
Recall number 97V131000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 BMW 318IS 1
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What 1995 BMW 318IS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
During frontal collision into rear of leading car at 35mph, my bmw failed to deploy airbags and driver seatbelt did not lock, causing driver to come violently forward to within 1 inch of steering wheel, then thrown hard back into seat causing neck and back injuries and a severe concussion to the rear of brain, caused by impact of rear of skull into head rest
The first problem is the clips that hold the interior door panels fail causing the door panels to come lose and fall or crack. The second problem is the heat shield rattles causing a rattling from under the hood at any speed above 5 MPH. Thank you
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Questions about the 1995 BMW 318IS
Is the 1995 BMW 318IS reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1995 BMW 318IS, fewer than a typical 318IS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 BMW 318IS?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 1995 BMW 318IS have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and vehicle speed control.
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