Bmw 318i-convertible 1998
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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What is the MPG of a 1998 BMW 318I-CONVERTIBLE?
- The 1998 BMW 318I-CONVERTIBLE has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 8.3 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of MPG.
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1998 BMW 318I-CONVERTIBLE?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1998 BMW 318I-CONVERTIBLE is $2310.
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Where is the 1998 BMW 318I-CONVERTIBLE produced?
- The 1998 BMW 318I-CONVERTIBLE is produced in Greer Sc, United States (usa).
- 1.9L 4 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 1.9L 4 cylinder 5-speed manual
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