Power Train Related Problems of the 2011 BMW 5 Series

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2011 BMW 5 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW 5 Series

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
8
Automatic Transmission problems
2

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2011 BMW 5 Series

The Power Train problem

While make turns while driving the vehicle axel makes popping noise and steering wheel jerks violently. Took to shop they said nothing found wrong with car. Cv axel replaced on both sides problem still persists.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

BMW 528i when starting out from a stop,the car creeps out slowly and when more pressure is applied to the gas pedal it jumps forward very fast and unexpectedly. This is very dangerous in traffic and could easily cause a crash. This happens randomly and unexpected.   Read details...


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