1993 BMW 318IS
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1993 BMW 318IS. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. if the indications of a critical overheating condition IS not noticed by the driver, it IS possible that damage to, or failure of, a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. it IS possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. if the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. in this case, during application…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. the clip IS designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
Owner complaints
13 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
While driving car accelerates by itself. Made sure carpet wasn't on pedal. Happened few times during winter. Rpm's going very high. Very hard to stop the car. Very unsafe. BMW told me there IS recall but my car was not affected. Didn't even look at car. Told me to call back when it happens again*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
While driving at any speed and no warning cooling system cracked, causing fluid to leak out. Dealer notified.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
There IS a coolant leak in engine because an inferior form of rubber sealant IS used on engine. Coolant goes back into engine. contacted dealer, and dealer stated they knew about leak and its a frequent problem, but not under warranty.*ak the head had to be replaced due to this problem, the problem IS a rubberized gasket, known as the timing case profile gasket. *jb
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Both front ball joints were replaced. ehicle also slides and fishtails on other than dry road. consumer has had 3 accidents. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine gasket failed. BMW denies defect.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving car overheated. Had vehicle towed to the dealer, and was told that there was an engine head gasket failure. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Profile gasket material weak causing it to leak antifreeze resulting in smoke coming from the car.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
The vehicle's electronic command control box was flooded due to water entering the box. dealer contacted and aware of the problem. consumer had repair work done at owner's exspense. Tsb 410393 (3914). *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
When driving the vehicle through a carwash the computer for the vehicle short circuited and shut completely down. Dealer has to replace total computer. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Timing case profile gasket failed causing loss of coolant on the roadway and vehicle overheating.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine gasket failed causing coolant to leak out andthe engine to overheat.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
When the gasket goes all of the coolant in the radiator leaks out of the car, causing the engine to overheat. because water in the coolant IS out of the car, it IS nothing that the consumer can do. the dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine timing case profile gasket fails and causes complete loss of engine coolant.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
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