Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2003 BMW 525.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Transmission Stuck In Gear problems |
The contact owns a 2003 BMW 525i. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle check transmission failsafe message illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission became stuck in third gear and decelerated until it stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised that they would contact him at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,825.