BMW 320 owners have reported 3 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems |
Vehicle intermittently vibrates and lunges forward. Prior to these events, vehicle experiences loss of power, tachometer enters the red zone, and the transmission whines. Diagnosed as a transmission problem. Read details...
This is 2nd failed transmission in 58577 miles. Original transmission failed at approx 21000 and was replaced under warranty by BMW. Crevier BMW was informed of problems with 2nd transmission may 2000 and stated they could not duplicate the problem, though made note of issue. Read details...