Bmw 318i/318is 1998
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1998 BMW 318i/318is, manufacturered by Bmw Manufacturer Corporation / Bmw North America.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars .
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 4US WBA WBS | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 19 - 20 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG | 370.29 - 386.39 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1998 BMW 318i/318is?
- The 1998 BMW 318i/318is has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 19 - 20 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 28 - 29 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1998 BMW 318i/318is?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1998 BMW 318i/318is can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1998 BMW 318i/318is?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1998 BMW 318i/318is is $2350.
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Where is the 1998 BMW 318i/318is produced?
- The 1998 BMW 318i/318is is produced in Greer Sc, United States (usa).
Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 318i/318is
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.9 Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.9352 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.9 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2350 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Vehicle record id 14047 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 9 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 10 Model name (carline) 318i/318is Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 82 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 86 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.3 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 39.7 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 318i/318is
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.9 Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.3962 City mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.9 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2250 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 29 Vehicle record id 14048 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 9 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 10 Model name (carline) 318i/318is Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 82 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 86 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 25.7315 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 41.0884 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B510819 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 72 04 98 - AIR BAGS: Information on new airbags. *yc
- 16 01 98 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc
- 72 08 97 - AIR BAGS: Various information regarding deactivation of airbags. *yc
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20120227 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 bmw 318i. While traveling 35 mph, the contact became involved in a crash with another vehicle. As the contact was crashing into the second vehicle, the contact applied the horn just as the air bag deployed. The air bag struck the contact in the left arm, causing his left shoulder to become dislodged. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The contact was concerned because the air bag was located in the steering wheel where the horn was also located. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 91,000. The vin was not available.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20050927 |
Cruise control does not disengage when brakes are applied and obviously does not decelerate when expected. I would like to refer to nhtsa recall no.: 97v131. *nm
| No | No | N | None | None | 20031113 |
Ignition switch failure while driving vehicle key started rotating in ignition while driving vehicle. Pulled off to the side of road and removed key. Engine would not shut off. Only way to shut off vehicle was to disconnect battery. Email: [email protected] *la
| No | No | N | None | None | 20010128 |
The blower motor failed and was replaced. Mjs
| No | No | N | None | None | 20010106 |
Consumer was inside of vehicle and went to put key in the ignition to start vehicle, she took the key out of the ignition to turn vehicle off and vehicle was still running, she drove vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic told her that cylinder lock switch needed to be replaced.*ak *jb
| Crash | No | N | None | None | 20001216 |
Bmw is currently denying that this has been a problem in the past, despite nhtsa campaign number 97v131000. Currently, they are refusing to provide anything on this vehicle which is still warrantied. No summary listed.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20000229 |
Automatic trans pops out of 1st gear while accelerating (loud noise). *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20000118 |
Battery replaced. Mjs
| No | No | N | None | None | 19981215 |
The vehicle has been serviced continually for extended period of time for engine/throttle related problems, the vehicle would surge intermittently and experience no start conditions and the check engine light illuminating, the dealership repaired vehicle however the consumer does not feel vehicle is repaired properly. Mjs