Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2000 BMW 328. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2000 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. Also, the transmission failed to shift into reverse. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000.
I own a 2000 BMW 328i. Around February 2007, I parked the car in a parking stall. When I returned, the car would not go into reverse. I had to push the car out of the stall. Since then, the car either hesitates to reverse or completely fails to go in reverse about half the time I drive it. My mechanic informs me that the transmission needs to be replaced. I am about to have it replaced at a cost of $4,000. I discovered today that this problem is wide spread in circa 2000 BMW 3 series cars. . Read more...