Visibility Problems of BMW 318

BMW 318 owners have reported 8 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power window (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/rear glass (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of BMW 318

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Window problems
5
Side/rear Glass problems
2
Windshield problems
1

Recently reported Visibility problems of BMW 318

The Power Window problem

This is the 8th time passenger side window of my 1996 Bmw318ti is in need of repair. Motor replaced once, than regulator, followed by numerous repairs for slides or clips to be fixed. When putting up window there is a loud crack and the window goes off track, so it can neither go up or down.   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

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.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

Windshield cracked.   Read details...




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