1998 BMW 318 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 318 years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 318. That ranks 5th out of 5 318 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 BMW 318 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW 318 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW 318.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer was driving at 10 mph. While pulling from a stop light another vehicle hit the consumer's vehicle on the right. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy. The vehicle was struck at a high rate of speed. *ak
Transmission kept popping out of gear. Original and replacement transmission failed in 1 year. Bmw states that it isn't worthy of recall because it is too rare. It can't be that rare if it happened to me twice, and to a friend once in the last year. *ak
On two separate occasions the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a collision. The dealer has been notified. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 318?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW 318?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 BMW 318 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 318 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.