BMW 318 owners have reported 14 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's cooling fan (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine cooling system (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cooling Fan problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Catalytic Convertor problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems |
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 resulted in a fatality. Read details...
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. I immediately ran to the car and turned it off. I noticed the temperature gauge was all the way to the red zone. Read details...
While driving 65 mph engine check light remained on, and exhaust fumes were coming into the vehicle while the windows were closed. Consumer stated there was a recall on website concerning the catalytic converter oxygen sensor . Not able to locate that information in our data base. Read details...
The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. The dealer was notified. The consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked out. The consumer also experienced problems with the brakes, engine, and the a/c panel which intermittently went out. Read details...
Consumer states when vehicle idles it shuts off. Dealer states they can't duplicate the problem. Read details...