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Bmw 318ti 1998 Safety Reports and Reviews
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BMW 318TI Visibility Glass, Side/rear
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #539120
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 24, 1998.BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR . DRIVER'S WINDOW GLASS PLATE CAME OUT OF THE DOOR CHANNEL..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACG8322WK. Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in VALLEY STREAM, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 318TI Tires
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #542966
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . TIRES AND SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE ARE INADEQUATE RESULTING IN REAR OF VEHICLE SLIDING DURING TURNS AND BUMPY RIDE..Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in WATERFORD, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 318TI Suspension
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #542966
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION . TIRES AND SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE ARE INADEQUATE RESULTING IN REAR OF VEHICLE SLIDING DURING TURNS AND BUMPY RIDE..Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in WATERFORD, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 318TI Power Train Automatic Transmission
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #542966
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY..Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in WATERFORD, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 318TI Exterior Lighting Headlights High/low Beam Dimmer Switch
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #542966
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH . LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE ROAD PROPERLY..Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in WATERFORD, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 318TI Vehicle Speed Control
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #702896
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on Feb 02, 1999.BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION: I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. I EASED THE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE TO LET THE CAR ROLL FORWARD SLIGHTLY, THEN INCREASED THE BRAKE PPRESSURE AGAIN, THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO REV FAST, CAUSING THE REAR WHEELS TO SPIN AND PROPELLING THE CAR FORWARD APPROXIMATELY FOUR FEET, EVEN THOUGH I HAD FULL PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. I NARROWLY AVOIDED A COLLISION WITH TURNING TRAFFIC BY SHIFTING TO A LOWER GEAR, WHEREUPON THE RPM DROPPED. SHORTLY AFTER THIS, AS I WAS SLOWLY EASING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE SAME THING OCCURRED. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, GENTLY APPROACHING THE PARKING STOP, EASED THE PRESSURE SLIGHTLY THEN INCREASED IT AGAIN, AND THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY REVVED FROM BELOW 1000 RPM TO IN EXCESS OF 3500 RPM, AND THE CAR TRIED TO LUNGE FORWARD, EVEN THOUGH I STILL HAD FULL PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE. I IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED INTO PARK, AND THE RPM DROPPED AT ONCE. I SUBSEQUENTLY CALLED THE DEALER, WHO ARRANGED FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE PICKED UP. AT PRESENT IT IS IN THE REPAIR SHOP. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACG8330WK. Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 318ti 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 318TI Power Train Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm, Pcm)
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #544965
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) . VEHICLE LACKS TIRE ROAD GRIP ON SOME TURNS AND THE REAR OF THE CAR SLIDES OUT..Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in WATERFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 318TI Suspension
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #544965
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION . THE SUSPENSION DOES NOT SOAK UP BUMPS WITHOUT HOPPING..Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in WATERFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 318TI Power Train Automatic Transmission
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #544965
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY..Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in WATERFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 318TI Exterior Lighting Headlights
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #544965
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . LOW HEAM HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH ILLUMINATION..Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in WATERFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 318TI Tires
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #609295
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 1998.BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . MICHELIN TIRE (P205/R15 MXV) BLEW OUT ON FREEWAY. YH.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACG8328WK. Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in RANCHO CUC, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 318ti 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 318ti 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 318TI Engine And Engine Cooling Engine
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #608673
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 21, 1998.BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . GASKET WEAR CAUSED GASOLINE LEAKING. YH.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACG8323WK. Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in WHITTIER, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980208. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 318ti 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 318ti 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 318TI Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #608673
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 21, 1998.BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . SMOG DEVICE FAILED. YH.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACG8323WK. Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in WHITTIER, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980208. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 318ti 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 318ti 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 318TI Tires
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #748180
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2001.BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . CAR HAS A SAFETY DESIGN FLAW. SPARE TIRE MOUNT DESIGN ALLOWS THE SIDEWALL OF THE SPARE TIRE (MOUNTED UNDER THE TRUNK) TO RUB AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUNK DURING NORMAL DRIVING. UPON TAKING OUT THE SPARE, THE TIRE WAS FOUND TO HAVE PRONOUNCED MARKS AND GROOVES ON THE TIRE SIDEWALLS FROM THE RUBBING. THE MARKS WERE DEEP ENOUGH THAT THE BELTS IN THE TIRES COULD BE SEEN AND FELT ON THE SIDEWALLS. THE TIRE CAN NOT BE USED. MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM IF THE SPARE (SMALL SPARE) IS USED WITH POTENTIAL SIDEWALL FAILURE DUE TO POOR SPARE TIRE MOUNT DESIGN.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 318ti 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #10149701
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 24, 2005.BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . PIRELLI P205 60R 15 TIRE BLOW OUT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO CLIENT. *JB .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 136000 miles. Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in FORT WAYNE, IN. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 19980101. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 318ti 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 318ti 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VALLEY AUTO . DEALER'S CITY: FAYETTEVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 28310 .
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BMW 318TI Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #10163835
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 18, 2006.BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . 3 SERIES MODELS (E36) AND NOTABLY THE 318TI BMW AUTOMOBILES HAVE AN EXTREMELY HIGH FAILURE RATE FOR THE WINDOW REGULATORS. ITS NOT UNCOMMON TO HAVE TO REPAIR THEM ANNUALLY AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY 300 DOLLARS PER DOOR. THE FAILURE OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE WINDOW TO JAM, OR FALL INSIDE THE DOOR. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN DOCUMENTED PROBLEM AMONG THE OWNER COMMUNITY AND REACTIONS AT DEALERS IS "OH YEA HAPPENS ALL THE TIME." I PROPOSE THIS COULD PRESENT AN EGRESS ISSUE IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 144000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACG8323WK. Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in METHUEN, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw 318ti 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 318ti 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF PEABODY . DEALER'S CITY: PEABODY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA.
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BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #10186011
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 21, 2007.BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . BMW318TI - BOTH DRIVER-SIDE AND PASSENGER-SIDE WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS . REPLACED THE PASSENGER-SIDE REGULATOR TWICE ALREADY IN THE LAST FEW YEARS. FORTUNATELY ONCE WAS WITHIN THE ONE-YEAR WARRANTY OF WHEN IT BROKE THE FIRST TIME SO THE EXPENSE WAS JUST THE LABOR, STILL EXPENSIVE. JUST THIS WEEK THE DRIVER'S SIDE REGULATOR FAILED. NOT A CHEAP FIX, AND QUITE A SCARE WHEN IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. AN UNEXPECTED LOUD CRACK AND THE WINDOW CRASHED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, JUST A FEW SECONDS AFTER THE WINDOW BUTTON WAS DEPRESSED. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. THIS WAS GETTING TOO BE VERY EXPENSIVE.*AK.Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACG8327WK. Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in SUNNYVALE, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw 318ti 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 318ti 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 318TI Visibility Glass, Side/rear
BMW 318TI 1998 Safety Review #10213133
BMW 318TI 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 25, 2007.BMW 318TI 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR . 1. WINDOW MOVEMENT STOPPED 2. WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR AND THE TINT GOT SCRATCHED 3. THE DEALER QUOTED 300 TO FIX IT, REPLACED REGULATOR AND BRUSHING. *TR.Mileage was 67000 miles. Bmw 318ti 1998 problem was reported in FALLS CHURCH, VA. Vehicle was purchased on 20070918. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw 318ti 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 318ti 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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Bmw 318ti 1998 systems
Engine And Engine Cooling Engine 1 Review(s)
Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System 1 Review(s)
Exterior Lighting Headlights 1 Review(s)
Exterior Lighting Headlights High/low Beam Dimmer Switch 1 Review(s)
Power Train Automatic Transmission 2 Review(s)
Power Train Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm, Pcm) 1 Review(s)
Suspension 2 Review(s)
Tires 4 Review(s)
Vehicle Speed Control 1 Review(s)
Visibility Glass, Side/rear 2 Review(s)
Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls 2 Review(s)
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Bmw 318ti 1998 Reviews
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