1994 BMW 318 electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1994 BMW 318 — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Water drained into electronic control module, causing an electrical shortage, and resulting in vehicle stalling.also, leaving fuel injectors open, could cause fuel leakage. Please give any further details.*ak”
filed May 23, 2001
“When there is a heavy down pour or taking car to the car wash, the computer gets wet which won't allow the vehicle to start. Contacted dealer. Dealer had the computer replaced. *ak”
filed Jan 31, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Internal software problem in zae control module causing srs warning lamp illumination. *tw
720294(4138) · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 1995Engine will not start, primarily during cold weather or high altitude. *tw
120794(4116) · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 1995
Electrical System problems in other 318 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 318 | 3 | 16% |
| 1991 318 | 3 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 BMW 318
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.