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1996 BMW 318 Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
75,688miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 BMW 318, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,688 miles.

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.

“The vehicle had a gas leak in the tank. The dealer was notified. The consumer filled the gas tank and 15 minutes later all the gas leaked out. The consumer also experienced problems with the brakes, engine, and the A/C panel which intermittently went out.”

NHTSA complaint #10026300, filed 2003-08, 75,688 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997120%
1996120%
199415%
1992319%

Other parts of the 1996 BMW 318

Engine cooling
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 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