general problems of the 2002 BMW 745

Seven problems related to power train have been reported for the 2002 BMW 745. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 BMW 745i. The contact stated he was unable to shift the gear into drive intermently and the vehicle went into neutral and it automatic moved forward. The transmission warning indicator was illuminated. The problem has occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was taken to dealer mechanic and unable to diagnosed a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Lb.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2013

In 2009 this car was bought from another owner. At the time of this purchase, this car was bought as a lemon law buyback because a check engine light that is always on. A few months after buying this car, the car started throwing a blue smoke off he tail pipe. Every time I stop at a traffic light for a full 2 minutes and let the car idle and then would accelerate on green, the car would throw blue smoke. The manufacturer was notified of the problems but they stated that there were no recalls on the engine and they did not offer any assistance. I took the car to a private mechanic and was charge nearly $6000. 00 dollars for this repair. 2) on 11/09/13, while having regular maintenance performed on vehicle, the mechanic advised that the transmission was leaking, stating that the oil pan and gasket would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls and provided no further assistance. The vehicle was privately repaired. The failure mileage was 149,050 and the current mileage was 149,347. Updated 11/19/13 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/21/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 BMW 745i. The contact stated that after parking and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle rolled away in reverse and crashed into another vehicle. No police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 122,000 and the current mileage was 123,000. Kmj.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2011

Transmission goes into neutral when I push button to stop car,also logic 7 sound is a problem.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2011

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 BMW 745 li. The contact stated that while reversing, the gear shifted into neutral independently. The failure was experienced intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 106,112 and the current mileage was 106,313. Kmj.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2008

Transmission gives a lot of problems the shifting of the transmission is horrible when you come to a stop it feels as if you have been rear ended which makes the car launch forward which could result in a accident if foot is off the break.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2003

When decelerating vehicle makes a sudden acceleration into traffic throwing passengers against the seats. Mr.




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