Transmission Gear Slipping problems of the 2004 BMW 530

Two problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2004 BMW 530. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2005

I have a 2004 BMW 545i which has been experiencing a "transmission slip" over the past year. This is a known problem by BMW and something that is not an isolated incident on my vehicle. I have been informed by BMW employees "off the record" that my car has a problem and needs to be bought back by BMW and replaced. I am currently dealing with BMW of north America and have sent them a complaint as I have had my car serviced approximately 5-6 times over the past year for the same problem with no solution. I wanted to file a complaint with the NHTSA as well because it is apparent that BMW is trying to cover up a large and potentially dangerous problem with their vehicles. I have almost been in 2 accidents because of this issue and I feel for the safety of my family when driving this vehicle.

2 Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2004

I have a 2004 525i BMW that periodically has a transmission slippage when driving from a stop or moving into 1st and 2nd gear. The car jumps forward and if not careful, I could accidentally hit something that is not in my control. Concord BMW has tried to recreate the problem and has only done so once. They said it was a software problem but has not been able to fix. Recently, I filed a complaint with them and now they tell me since it can not be recreated there is nothing they can do.


Other Power Train related problems of the 2004 BMW 530



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