John Deere 318

1983–199218 HPgasolinelawn
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
8
3 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power18 HP
Engine (kW)13 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionshaft-driven hydrostatic
Categorylawn
Production Years1983–1992

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

8 reported
3 high3 low2 medium
Operator presence sensor malfunction
high

Sensor underneath driver's seat not functioning. Fails to disengage PTO when operator leaves the machine, creating a safety hazard.

electronics
Starter won't engage - no click or response
high

Starter produces no response (no click). Battery voltage normal at 12.5v, lights function normally. Relay tested and working. Issue suspected to be switch or wiring problem.

electronics
Starter not engaging - no click or response
high

Starter produces no click or response when attempting to start. Battery voltage is adequate (12.5v) and lights function normally. Relay tested and working. Issue traced to switch or wiring problem, possibly PTO switch related.

electronics
CA: John Deere Review by Richard from Dallas, PA I had a John Deere 318 s
medium

I had a John Deere 318 serviced for routine service and also had a relay switch replaced. The final bill was several hundred dollars over what they originally stated it would be. When we complained, they said if we couldn't pay, they would just sell our tractor to get their money. We had to borrow money to pay them off so we could get our tractor back.

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CA: John Deere Review by John from Wake Forest, NC (5/5 stars) My 318 Joh
medium

My 318 John Deere is 30 years old and runs and cuts great... My yards have be from 1 acre to 4 acres over the years and never a problem... I hope it runs 20 more years. :)

pto
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Market Value

No auction data available for this model.

Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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