NHTSA — Power Train: Manual Transmission Problems

5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,000 miles

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1995 BMW 318 transmission problems

transmission problem

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1995 BMW 318 Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 282003

318 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 36,000 miles

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I have a 1995 BMW 318I and has 37,000 miles. I have a problem with M/T and first gear pops out of gear which can cause the vehicle behind you to hit your car. I have had mechanics diagnose the problem and they say to replace the transmission. I called BMW they will not cover this design problem to replace the transmission. Their was a service bulletins issued in 1999 after the warranty had run out.(perfect timing). I think this should have been a recall considering the danger of this on the open road.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 201996

318

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Clutch/pressure plate failure.

- New Rochelle, NY, USA

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