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Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
004296245 BMW 318 1984 While driving, the consumer noticed smoke coming from the vents. the consumer was able to pull over and lift up the hood. the consumer noticed steam
0000281197 BMW 318 1992 THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT DOOR WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. THE DOOR WILL NOT HOLD. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *JB
003232337 BMW 318 1995 TAIL LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. CAUSE OF FAILURE IS UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK
001223355 BMW 318 1996 The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked
001223354 BMW 318 1996 The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked
001223353 BMW 318 1996 The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked
001223352 BMW 318 1996 The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked
001195606 BMW 318 1995 Consumer states while driving the vehicle was in accident with another vehicle. consumer states that the driver side air bag did not deploy on time.
001195605 BMW 318 1995 Consumer states while driving the vehicle was in accident with another vehicle. consumer states that the driver side air bag did not deploy on time.
002174094 BMW 318 1995 DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT SHIFTS AROUND WHILE DRIVING, MAKING DRIVER LOSE PEDAL, AND STEERING CONTROL.*AK *MJ
001145064 BMW 318 1992 CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STARTER, SHE HAS TAKEN IT BACK TO DEALER TWICE ALREADY TO HAVE IT REPLACED.*AK
001072760 BMW 318 2001 Multiple complaints of overheating for same model due to failure of auxiliary cooling fan as noted on internet bulletin board www.bimmer.org in recent
0000071159 BMW 318 2001 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
001071139 BMW 318 2001 COOLING FAN FAILURE CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT - VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. *AK
001069598 BMW 318 2001 After hearing unusual noises coming from the front suspension, the dealer replaced the control arms. similar noises are now coming from the back but
996191153 BMW 318 1995 JACK FAILURE, VEHICLE ON JACK DUE TO A STRONG WIND, JACK FLEW OVER, ONLY BUILT ON 3' DESIGN. *AK
995189934 BMW 318 1992 WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 95 DEGREES OR MORE REAR WINDOW EMPLODED WHILE NOT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
992181358 BMW 318 1992 M/trans: accelerator sticks during cold weather; engine speeds up, even with brakes applied;nearly caused rear end accident;not included under recall
992181357 BMW 318 1992 M/trans: accelerator sticks during cold weather; engine speeds up, even with brakes applied;nearly caused rear end accident;not included under recall
995180837 BMW 318 1993 CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. TT
994180542 BMW 318 1993 SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK, VERY HARD TO SNAP THE BUCKLE. TT
990173732 BMW 318 1991 REAR WINDOW SHATTERED AND HAS BEEN REPLACED (3) TIMES WITH CAUSE UNDETECTED BY KUNI BMW-OR. TT
995173562 BMW 318 1994 PUT CAR IN REVERSE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN, OCCUPANTS WERE TRAPPED INSIDE. TT
995170907 BMW 318 1992 THE HEAD AND THE GASKETS AND THEY ARE PORUS AND THEY FALL APART. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
995170084 BMW 318 1993 UPON FRONTAL IMPACT ESTIMATED SPEED 25-30 MPH, AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
994163845 BMW 318 1991 Frontal collision impact 11:00 position, lost control hit again on 1:00 position speed 40 mph, air bag did not deploy, and driver side seat broke, lap
994163844 BMW 318 1991 FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 11:00 P0SITION, DRIVRER,S SIDE SEAT BROKE. *AK
994163843 BMW 318 1991 FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 11:00 POSITION, LOST CONTROL, HIT AGAIN ON 1:00 POSITION, SPEED 40 MPH, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
995163797 BMW 318 1993 THE ENGINE BELTS ARE UNDER ENGINEERED AND THEY DISINTEGRATE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
995159946 BMW 318 1994 VEHICLE EXPERIENCES TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. TT
995159911 BMW 318 1994 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, POWER DOOR FAILURE. TT
999146398 BMW 318 1996 THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND WATER PUMP/FAN BELT AND RADIATOR FAILED. *AK
996141920 BMW 318 1994 Bumper around windshield flaked off in 3 years. presently, the bumper is gone, and water is entering into the wiring harness, which may cause
997125613 BMW 318 1985 The female part of the buckle on the driver's side completely disintegrates. both plastic sides fall off which caused the buckle not to latch. the
998124268 BMW 318 1998 ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING A COLLISION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
997120770 BMW 318 1996 Consumer was driving, was hit by another vehicle in the front right corner, head on, seatbelts were worn at the time, air bags did not deploy{driver
997118252 BMW 318 1991 While driving vehicle the consumer found out, vehicle was dripping coolin fluid. the consumer stopped and saw the cooling fluid was coming out of the
0000116818 BMW 318 1993 WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE ENGINE TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
996109457 BMW 318 1994 DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT SPEEDS OF 30MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
0000107859 BMW 318 1984 After having the recall repair work done on the heater core, there is a malfunction in the cooling system, causing increased pressure that resulted
0000106591 BMW 318 1995 THE TIRES ARE AFTER MARKET TIRE S( BRIDGESTONE BOIZZOAK) THERE IS A RUBBER DUST ON THE CAR FROM THE TIRE . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
996104971 BMW 318 1995 When making a turn, the steering wheel locks up, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and crash. *ak the airbag did not deploy in the
996103023 BMW 318 1995 DURING A FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT, AT 30 MPH. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS AND AIR BAGS, WERE INOPERATIVE. *AK
999098909 BMW 318 1993 PROFILE GASKET LEAK.
998097938 BMW 318 1993 ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.
998095935 BMW 318 1993 ENGINE LOST COOLANT, ENGINE MELTED, REPLACED ENGINE. *AK
0000094644 BMW 318 1994 I have experienced the same problem for many times ( repeatable ). i am really hoping that you can help me to investigate this problem. the problem
998077199 BMW 318 1994 NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
998075986 BMW 318 1994 Profile gasket failed, causing the engine to overheat. much of the antifreeze leaked onto the roadway. other gaskets, etc. also had to be replaced:
0000067747 BMW 318 1996 AIR CONDITIONER INOPERATIVE.
997066711 BMW 318 1991 TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK. *AK
0000053942 BMW 318 1994 WATER LEAKING INTO THE E-BOX ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. BULLETIN 410393.
998051196 BMW 318 1992 CLAMP AND HOSE FROM GASOLINE TANK FAILED.
998044838 BMW 318 1994 PROFILE GASKET FAILED, LEAKING ALL OF THE COOLANT FROM THE ENGINE.
997034140 BMW 318 1993 Profile case gasket failed, causing all engine fluid to spill onto freeway at speed. this is a factory defect which needs to be addressed before it
995032860 BMW 318 1991 FUEL INJECTORS FAILED.
994032859 BMW 318 1991 RIGHT WINDOW SWITCH FAILED.
994032858 BMW 318 1991 ANTENNA BROKE OFF.
994032857 BMW 318 1991 THERMOSTAT FAILED.
994032856 BMW 318 1991 BELTS FAILED.
997032584 BMW 318 1993 PROFILE GASKET FAILED DUE TO DESIGN PROBLEM, CAUSING COOLANT LEAKS. *AK
997032046 BMW 318 1993 FAILED HEAD GASKETS CAUSED VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT.
996030733 BMW 318 1993 PROFILE GASKET FAILED/REPLACED. *AK
997029897 BMW 318 1991 TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S DEFECTIVE PARTS. *AK
996029893 BMW 318 1992 ENGINE TIMING CHAIN/ENGINE MAIN HEAD GASKET FAILED. *AK
996026471 BMW 318 1992 A GASKET WEARS OUT IN THE ENGINE VALVE TRAIN, CAUSING COOLANT LOSS. *AK
996026358 BMW 318 1991 RADIATOR FAILED.
996026357 BMW 318 1991 HEAD GASKET FAILED.
0000025396 BMW 318 9999 FOG LIGHTS BURNT OUT.
995023938 BMW 318 1991 ENGINE GASKET FAILURE. *AK
995023932 BMW 318 1991 ENGINE GASKET FAILED/REPLACED; ALSO REPLACED WATER PUMP. *AK
995023931 BMW 318 1991 ENGINE GASKET FAILED/REPLACED; ALSO REPLACED WATER PUMP. *AK
996022766 BMW 318 1992 ENGINE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING COOLANT LEAK. *AK
996018906 BMW 318 1995 CLUTCH/PRESSURE PLATE FAILURE.
996018905 BMW 318 1995 CLUTCH/PRESSURE PLATE FAILURE.
994009164 BMW 318 1994 INTERMITTENT STALLING. *TW
994008859 BMW 318 1991 DRIVER'S SEAT BACK BROKE DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN DRIVER BEING TOSSED INTO BACK SEAT.
994008858 BMW 318 1991 DRIVER'S SEAT BELT CAME OFF DURING ABOVE ACCIDENT.
994002791 BMW 318 1991 GEAR SHIFT BRAKET FAILED, CAUSING LEVER TO FALL DOWN.
992002790 BMW 318 1991 AUX FUEL PUMP REPLACED FIVE TIMES DUE TO NOISE. *SKD
995002789 BMW 318 1991 GASOLINE LEAK UNDER VEHICLE.
995002788 BMW 318 1991 THERMOSTAT REPLACED DUE TO LEAK.
995002786 BMW 318 1991 POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED DUE TO LEAK.
995002785 BMW 318 1991 HEAD GASKET REPLACED.
995002784 BMW 318 1991 HEATER EMITTED FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE.
995002783 BMW 318 1991 WIPER BLADES REPLACED.
994002782 BMW 318 1991 BRAKE LIGHT BULB FAILED.
994002781 BMW 318 1991 BATTERY REPLACED TWICE.
001223840 BMW 318 1996 The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked
001223839 BMW 318 1996 The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked
001223838 BMW 318 1996 The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked
001223837 BMW 318 1996 The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked
0000216187 BMW 318 1984 THE ENGINE IDLED HIGH. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS DUE TO THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
0000215705 BMW 318 1984 THE ENGINE IDLED HIGH. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS DUE TO THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
001196071 BMW 318 1995 Consumer states while driving the vehicle was in accident with another vehicle. consumer states that the driver side air bag did not deploy on time.
001196070 BMW 318 1995 Consumer states while driving the vehicle was in accident with another vehicle. consumer states that the driver side air bag did not deploy on time.
001150341 BMW 318 1997 Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway there was a flying tire on the road, and tire hit vehicle. vehicle rolled over on the shoulder, and
0000147388 BMW 318 1994 Water drained into electronic control module, causing an electrical shortage, and resulting in vehicle stalling.also, leaving fuel injectors
0000147387 BMW 318 1994 Water drained into electronic control module, causing an electrical shortage, and resulting in vehicle stalling.also, leaving fuel injectors
001145071 BMW 318 1992 CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STARTER, SHE HAS TAKEN IT BACK TO DEALER TWICE ALREADY TO HAVE IT REPLACED.*AK
001145070 BMW 318 1992 PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
999108054 BMW 318 1994 When there is a heavy down pour or taking car to the car wash, the computer gets wet which won't allow the vehicle to start. contacted dealer.
999108047 BMW 318 1994 When there is a heavy down pour or taking car to the car wash, the computer gets wet which won't allow the vehicle to start. contacted dealer.
002095151 BMW 318 1995 The vehicle began blowing fuses causing many of the systems to quite functioning. we replace with fuses the same size as it ask for and it started
001078410 BMW 318 2001 New bmw combusted -- electrical fire due to defect in fan assembly already known to bmw. had i been driving the car at the time, it would have
001078403 BMW 318 2001 New bmw combusted -- electrical fire due to defect in fan assembly already known to bmw. had i been driving the car at the time, it would have
001073147 BMW 318 2001 My car was simply idling in a parking lot with the a/c on for a few minutes when i returned to find my car with smoke billowing from under the hood.
001073140 BMW 318 2001 My car was simply idling in a parking lot with the a/c on for a few minutes when i returned to find my car with smoke billowing from under the hood.
001072767 BMW 318 2001 Multiple complaints of overheating for same model due to failure of auxiliary cooling fan as noted on internet bulletin board www.bimmer.org in recent
0000071166 BMW 318 2001 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
001071146 BMW 318 2001 COOLING FAN FAILURE CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT - VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. *AK
0000021293 BMW 318 1995 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK
0000018871 BMW 318 1995 MANIFOLD NOISY.
0000018870 BMW 318 1995 EXPANSION VALVE FAILED.
0000018869 BMW 318 1995 PART TO HEADLIGHT LOOSE.
0000018868 BMW 318 1995 STEERING FAILED.
996191742 BMW 318 1995 TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN ACCELERATING IN TRAFFIC, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
996191722 BMW 318 1995 TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN ACCELERATING IN TRAFFIC, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
996190888 BMW 318 1995 The consumer was involved in an rear-end colission and was passed head on into a parked vehicle and the driver and passenger side air bag did not
995189954 BMW 318 1992 WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 95 DEGREES OR MORE REAR WINDOW EMPLODED WHILE NOT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
0000186050 BMW 318 1992 5-SPD MANUAL TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO 1ST GEAR WITHOUT DIFFICULTY WHICH IS NOW BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
996184611 BMW 318 1990 THE FUMES OF GASOLINE SEEM TO BE DEGRADING THE PLASTIC MEMBRANE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK (FUEL TANK IS BUBLING)*AK
996184610 BMW 318 1990 THE FUMES OF GASOLINE SEEM TO BE DEGRADING THE PLASTIC MEMBRANE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK (FUEL TANK IS BUBLING)*AK
996184591 BMW 318 1990 THE FUMES OF GASOLINE SEEM TO BE DEGRADING THE PLASTIC MEMBRANE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK (FUEL TANK IS BUBLING)*AK
996184590 BMW 318 1990 THE FUMES OF GASOLINE SEEM TO BE DEGRADING THE PLASTIC MEMBRANE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK (FUEL TANK IS BUBLING)*AK
992181378 BMW 318 1992 M/trans: accelerator sticks during cold weather; engine speeds up, even with brakes applied;nearly caused rear end accident;not included under recall
992181377 BMW 318 1992 M/trans: accelerator sticks during cold weather; engine speeds up, even with brakes applied;nearly caused rear end accident;not included under recall
994180562 BMW 318 1993 SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK, VERY HARD TO SNAP THE BUCKLE. TT
995175955 BMW 318 1995 CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING, FIRE CAME FROM EXHAUST AND BURNED BUMPER. TT
990173752 BMW 318 1991 REAR WINDOW SHATTERED AND HAS BEEN REPLACED (3) TIMES WITH CAUSE UNDETECTED BY KUNI BMW-OR. TT
995168237 BMW 318 1994 THE CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC FOR NO REASON. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
995168217 BMW 318 1994 THE CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC FOR NO REASON. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
994163865 BMW 318 1991 Frontal collision impact 11:00 position, lost control hit again on 1:00 position speed 40 mph, air bag did not deploy, and driver side seat broke, lap
994163863 BMW 318 1991 FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 11:00 POSITION, LOST CONTROL, HIT AGAIN ON 1:00 POSITION, SPEED 40 MPH, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
994163864 BMW 318 1991 FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 11:00 P0SITION, DRIVRER,S SIDE SEAT BROKE. *AK
995160395 BMW 318 1991 INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND AIRBAG DEPLOYED BY ITSELF. TT
995160375 BMW 318 1991 INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND AIRBAG DEPLOYED BY ITSELF. TT
995160015 BMW 318 1992 WHILE PARKED WITH BRAKE ON, EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED, VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT
995159995 BMW 318 1992 WHILE PARKED WITH BRAKE ON, EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED, VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT
995159966 BMW 318 1994 VEHICLE EXPERIENCES TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. TT
995159945 BMW 318 1994 ACCELERATOR HAS STUCK ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS. TT
995159930 BMW 318 1994 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, POWER DOOR FAILURE. TT
995159910 BMW 318 1994 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, POWER DOOR FAILURE. TT
995159599 BMW 318 1993 PURCHASED CAR WITH BARE WIRE EXPOSED IN WIRING LOOM WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. TT
0000153110 BMW 318 1995 AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
0000153090 BMW 318 1995 AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
0000152701 BMW 318 1995 AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ILLUMINATED EVEN AFTER STARTING VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
999152175 BMW 318 1998 Consumer was driving at 10 mph. while pulling from a stop light another vehicle hit the consumer's vehicle on the right. upon impact, driver's side
999152155 BMW 318 1998 Consumer was driving at 10 mph. while pulling from a stop light another vehicle hit the consumer's vehicle on the right. upon impact, driver's side
0000147394 BMW 318 1994 Water drained into electronic control module, causing an electrical shortage, and resulting in vehicle stalling.also, leaving fuel injectors

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