Power Train Problems of BMW 325

BMW 325 owners have reported 72 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (20 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of BMW 325

The Automatic Transmission problem

My 2003 325i BMW has a defect in the transmission which caused it to, without warning, lose its ability to go into reverse. I was returning to philadelphia from nyc several days ago. I pulled over for gas. When I put the car into reverse, the transmission acted like it is in neutral.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Oil filter housing gasket leaked on to alternator causing the alternator to over heat and melt internal components which causing lack of power and multiple false check engine codes to come on and smoke clouded my view while driving so very common problem is the heater core leaking too   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil through the head gasket. In addition, the sun roof cloth detached from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the steptronic transmission gears would not engage in ds or manual, only drive.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission fails to operate when placed in reverse vehicle has 60,000 miles.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

Went to go into reverse after coming home from a shopping spree and the car simply would not reverse. After a few days it finally went into reverse. Engine light stays on and there are transmition codes on the indicator from this.   Read details...




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