2000 BMW 318IC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 15, 2002 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 318IC years
Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW 318IC. That ranks 5th out of 6 318IC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 BMW 318IC problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Latches/locks/linkages1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Latches/locks/linkages1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2000 BMW 318IC recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 BMW 318IC.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

On 11/10/02, drove vehicle a short distance, stopped and turned off engine. I pulled door latch to open door. Door lock would not unlock and door would not open. I pushed while engaging latch, but the door would not open. I had to stop a passenger, to whom i gave my car keys, to manually unlock the…

Latches/locks/linkages · received Nov 11, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 769561

Other BMW 318IC years

← 1997 318IC · 2001 318IC →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 318IC20
2001 318IC20
200010
1997 318IC11
1996 318IC21
1995 318IC43

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 318IC?

Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW 318IC?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 BMW 318IC a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 318IC model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.