1984 BMW 318I Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1984 BMW 318I, 60% of the 5 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.
“Consumer contacted dealer in refernce to recall number 98v178000/ manufacturer's recall 93v015. Dealer corrected recall problem. However, dealer neglected to replace the radiator cap which has melted due to radiator overheating. Please proivde any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #866380, filed 2000-07“Nhtsa#93-v-015-000 coolant temperature resulting increase in system pressure. Consumer states vehicle overheated, all ready was change water pump, thermotats. Dealer has been notified. Please provide furthewr information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8021743, filed 2002-10Engine cooling: other model years
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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.
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