We found the following complaints for BMW 318IS (1993)
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When driving the vehicle through a carwash the computer for the vehicle short circuited and shut completely down. Dealer has to replace total computer.
The vehicle's electronic commandcontrol box was flooded due towater entering the box.dealer contacted and aware of the problem.consumer had repair work done at owner's exspense. Tsb 410393 (3914).
While driving at any speed and no warningcooling system cracked, causing fluid to leak out. Dealer notified.
There is a coolant leak in engine because an inferior form of rubber sealant is used on engine. Coolant goes back into engine.contacted dealer, and dealer stated they knew about leak and its a frequent problem, but not under warranty.the head had to be replaced due to this problem, the problem is a rubberized gasket, known as the timing case profile gasket.
Engine gasket failed causing coolant to leak out andthe engine to overheat.
When the gasket goes all of the coolant in the radiator leaks out of the car, causing the engine to overheat.because water in the coolant is out of the car, it is nothing that the consumer can do.the dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Timing case profile gasket failed causing loss of coolant on the roadway and vehicle overheating.
While driving car overheated. Had vehicle towed to the dealer, and was told that therewas an engine head gasket failure.
Engine timing case profile gasket fails and causes complete loss of engine coolant.
Profile gasket material weak causing it to leak antifreeze resulting in smoke coming from the car.
Engine gasket failed.bmw denies defect.
Both front ball joints were replaced.ehicle also slides and fishtails on other than dry road.consumer has had 3 accidents.
While driving car accelerates by itself. Made sure carpet wasn't on pedal. Happened few times during winter. Rpm's going very high. Very hard to stop the car. Very unsafe. Bmw told me there is recall but my car was not affected. Didn't even look at car. Told me to call back when it happens again
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