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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1994 BMW 318 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) 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 visibility 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.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Bumper around windshield flaked off in 3 years. Presently, the bumper is gone, and water is entering into the wiring harness, which may cause electrical problems. Please provide further information.”

NHTSA complaint #838081, filed 1999-05

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199415%
199216%
1991314%

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
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 BMW 318

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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