1992 Bmw 318 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Parking Brake:Conventional is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 8 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 37.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 2 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift Assembly | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear | 1 |
Parking Brake:Conventional: 2; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 1; Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift Assembly: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1; Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1995: 2; 1996: 3; 2001: 2; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Parking Brake:Conventional leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 886964 · 2001-04-27 (April 27, 2001)
PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 886964 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959802 · 1995-02-09 (February 9, 1995)
WHILE PARKED WITH BRAKE ON, EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED, VEHICLE ROLLED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959802 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 980691 · 1996-03-13 (March 13, 1996)
5-SPD MANUAL TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO 1ST GEAR WITHOUT DIFFICULTY WHICH IS NOW BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 980691 at NHTSA ↗