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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1994 BMW 318 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 20 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 BMW 318, 5% of the 20 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1995421%
199415%
199216%
199115%

Other parts of the 1994 BMW 318

Electrical system
10 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 BMW 318

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology