Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 BMW 318. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Cruise Control problems |
BMW is currently denying that this has been a problem in the past, despite NHTSA campaign number 97v131000. Currently, they are refusing to provide anything on this vehicle which is still warrantied. No summary listed. Read details...
On two separate occasions the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a collision. The dealer has been notified. Read details...
Cruise control does not disengage when brakes are applied and obviously does not decelerate when expected. I would like to refer to NHTSA recall no. : 97v131. Read details...