2003 BMW 318IC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 318IC years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW 318IC. That ranks 2nd out of 6 318IC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 BMW 318IC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 100% | 1 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 BMW 318IC recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 BMW 318IC.
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.
You need to get those stupid, dangerous bright lights off the road. Not all of us have perfect eyes. Even a small cataract causees a loss of sight and these lights make it much worse. Check with an ophthalmologist and they will tell you the same thing. My friend here in poortland oregon just got…
I am a professional driver with over 1 mil acident free miles. Every year the headlights get aimed worse, the technology gets brighter and sometimes wider dispersion (blinding) and more drivers drive fulltime with fog lights (non-lenticular lens). Manufacturers are encouraging this process with the…
Other BMW 318IC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 318IC | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 318IC | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 318IC | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 318IC | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 318IC | 4 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW 318IC?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 BMW 318IC?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.