Power Train Related Problems of the 1999 BMW 328

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 1999 BMW 328. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (three problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW 328


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1999 BMW 328

The Automatic Transmission problem

I went to back out of my garage and my 1999 BMW 328i would not go into reverse. The shift lever seemed to be working. The indicator on the dash said "r". But the engine just revved. I pushed it out of the driveway and drove to my auto mechanic. When I got there, it was working perfectly.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Under normal driving I started to hear and feel a 'clunk' type noise when engaging the car into gear. Took the car to my mechanic to inspect and he found some cracks in the rear subframe along with the differential mounts being pratically torn off.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

" BMW [xxx] [no-reverse] transmission"-hello, I'm a 17 male student who works a part time job, ever since I was a kid I have dreamed on having a BMW for my first car,and do I saved my money since I was 5 years old.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other BMW 328 model year vehicles:



328 Service Bulletins
328 Safety Recalls
328 Defect Investigations