1995 BMW 318 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 21%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 BMW 318, 21% of the 19 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.
“I don't have the exact date and speed of failure. My car would not go into gear when shifted while driving at a lower speed. It would also pop out of gear on the road. Bmw replaced the transmission on warranty, and said it was a common problem. I've just heard from another person with the 318ti with similar problem. I am concerned that there is no recall on Bmw's part because of the possible danger of having your transmission going out while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #707899, filed 1999-06Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 BMW 318
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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.
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