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We found the following complaints for BMW 318 (1992)

Read complaints for BMW 318 (1992)


Consumer is having problems withstarter, she has taken it back todealer twice already to have it replaced.

Vehicles has a sudden loss of coolant from the engine due to a defective design.the manufacturer-bmw has issued a tsb on this problem.

The affected gasket is known to be of a defective nature and is prone to failure at some point in the vehicle's life, possibly resulting in a sudden loss of coolant.the original part and replacement parts are referenced in a bmw technical service bulletin 11 10 93 (3885).thus far, bmw has chosen only to evaluate each case individually and selectively reimburse owners for the cost of repairs for vehicles which are out of warranty.

Timing case profile gasket failed, allowing a sudden and immediate release of most or all of the coolant (radiator) while traveling.

Engine gasket failed, causing coolant leak.

Engine profile gasket failure, causing loss of hot coolant, resulting in a fog of white steam which could impair visibility.

A gasket wears out in the engine valve train, causing coolant loss.

The head and the gaskets and they are porus and they fall apart. Please describe.tt

Engine timing chain/engine main head gasket failed.

Clamp and hose from gasoline tank failed.

The drivers side front door will not latch properly.the door will not hold.please describe further.

Parking brake does not work.dealer is not willing to do anything.

While parked with brake on, emergency brake failed, vehicle rolled and hit another vehicle, once resulting in an accident.tt

5-spd manual transmission will not go into 1st gear without difficulty which is now becoming more frequent. Please describe details.

M/trans: accelerator sticks during cold weather; engine speeds up, even with brakes applied;nearly caused rear end accident;not included under recall #91v219000

M/trans: accelerator sticks during cold weather; engine speeds up, even with brakes applied;nearly caused rear end accident;not included under recall #91v219000

With temperatures ranging from 95 degrees or more rear window emploded while not in direct sunlight. Please describe details.




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