1997 BMW 318tiBmw 318ti 1997

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1997 BMW 318ti, manufacturered by Bmw Ag.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Compact Cars Compact.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMWWBA WBS Premium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
20 MPG28 - 29 MPG370.29 - 386.39 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1997 BMW 318ti?
     - The 1997 BMW 318ti has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 20 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 28 - 29 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1997 BMW 318ti?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1997 BMW 318ti can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1997 BMW 318ti?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1997 BMW 318ti is $2900.
  • Where is the 1997 BMW 318ti produced?
     - The 1997 BMW 318ti is produced in Munich, Germany.
  • Are there recalls for the 1997 BMW 318ti?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 1997 BMW 318ti, additional information is below.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 1.9L 4 cylinder 4-speed automatic
  • 1.9L 4 cylinder 5-speed manual
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 16197 [USA]: This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 318ti

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.9
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-4750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 112.9352
    City mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.9
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index12019
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2900
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,29
    Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet)15
    Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet)87
    Vehicle record id13431
    Model name (carline)318ti
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 125.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 140.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact 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-4750
    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 318ti

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.9
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-4750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 112.9352
    City mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.9
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index12019
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2900
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,29
    Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet)15
    Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet)87
    Vehicle record id13432
    Model name (carline)318ti
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 125.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 140.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact 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-4750
    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
  • Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 318ti

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.9
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-4750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 112.9352
    City mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.9
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2900
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,28
    Vehicle record id29144
    Model name (carline)318ti
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 125.2283
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 139.5126
    EPA vehicle size classCompact 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-4750
    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 318ti

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.9
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-4000
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 112.3962
    City mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.9
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2750
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,29
    Vehicle record id29145
    Model name (carline)318ti
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 125.7699
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 141.0524
    EPA vehicle size classCompact 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-4000
    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

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.
  • 12 15 96 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Rough idle
  • 72 08 97 - AIR BAGS: Various information regarding deactivation of airbags. *yc
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20060422

My 1997 bmw 318ti suffered from unintended acceleration. Here's how it happened: i pulled out onto the street after getting my car washed. I pushed the accelerator down hard as i pulled out. The car lunged forward and the wet tires spun on the pavement. I let off on the accelerator but the car raced forward on its own. I applied both feet to the brakes. The engine continued to rev at its maximum possible revolutions and the wheels were screeching forward. The abs system was kicking in continually in an effort to stop the vehicle but it would not stop and i could barely contain it. The odometer kicked up to 130 mph even though i was not going more than 25 mph. I tried to pull the shift lever into neutral but the engine just revved faster and would not stop lunging forward. While standing on the brakes with both feet, i shut the ignition off. The acceleration immediately stopped and the car shut down. My hazard lights were turned on at the time because the car wash people told me to turn them on (apparently to alert the staff people that i had paid extra for a clear coat finish...). After i got the car shut off and turned the hazard lights off, the car restarted normally. I am aware of a very famous unintended acceleration case also involving hazard lights called the "holidazzle accident" in minneapolis, minnesota on december 5, 1998. The behavior of my vehicle was the same as that reported by the minneapolis police during this parade accident that killed two people. The ultimate finding in the case was that the use of hazard blinkers caused the ford van to suffer unintended acceleration. I am not an engineer, but i think the hazard lights might have had something to do with the fact that my vehicle would not stop. There was also nothing obstructing the gas pedal such as floor mats or anything else. There does appear to be a stickiness to the gas pedal switch itself that will be examined by the dealer. By peter f. Barry (612) 379-8800. *jb

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