Steering Problems of BMW 318

BMW 318 owners have reported 2 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering tie rod assembly (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Steering related problems of BMW 318

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems
1
Steering problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of BMW 318

The Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

While driving at 45 mph, suddenly a popping noise occurred in the front end, the steering wheel shuttered because vehicle was equipped with asc plus t (automatic stability control plus traction) and it was trying to gain back control. This resulted in the driver crashing into a tree head on.   Read details...

The Steering problem

Steering wheel is locked. It won't budge. You can crank the car. . No problem, but the wheel is locked.   Read details...




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