BMW 330 owners have reported 70 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 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 (22 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Reverse suddenly stopped working with no warning. All other forward gears work fine - (automatic transmission). Based on a quick search on the internet this is a common problem with 3 series BMW's. Read details...
The left hydraulic engine motor mount (p/n 22117581621) completely collapsed and failed at 6 years and only 24,811 miles. The right mount was also replaced at the same time (p/n 22117581622). The failure allows unsafe, excessive engine movement and shifting under rotational torque loads. Read details...
While traveling at highway speeds, service engine soon light came on and code was p0741 was read by service technician. When fixed, torque converter seal was damaged and new torque converter was required to be installed. This is a known issue with this transmission. Read details...
Car's transmission will not engage reverse gear. Electrical detects reverse gear, reverse lights, backup sensors and mirrors functional, transmission will not reverse, acts as if car is in neutral. Noticed online it is a very common problem. Cost of repairs: over $5,000. Read details...
My car will not shift into gear on my 04 BMW 330ci smg transmission Read details...