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SteeringPart report

1997 BMW 318 Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
218,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1997 BMW 318, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 218,800 miles.

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

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997120%
1995211%
199115%

Other parts of the 1997 BMW 318

Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 BMW 318

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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