Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2002 BMW M3. The number one most common problem is related to the transmission failure (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not go into gear (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems | |
| Transmission Gear Indicator problems | |
| Transmission Noise problems |
2002 BMW M3, repeated smg transmission failures rendering the vehicle inoperable. BMW has no idea what is causing the problem. BMW also damaged the vehicle trying to retrive it for yet another repair attempt. It may have started itself without the key in it while the tow truck was picking it up. Read details...
Multiple incidents since the day after we purchased the car: ?driving in 4th gear (anywhere from 10 to 40 mins of driving) will suddenly feel as if clutch is engaged so I cannot accelerate, yellow transmission warning light comes on, then I have to coast to a complete stop and shut the engine off. Read details...
On November 2nd, 2005, at 6:30 p. M. , my family got into the M3. That included my wife in front, and three daughters in the back. We were on the way to meet my father for dinner. We had planned to take the 60 freeway westbound, of which the on ramp is off a street called chino hills parkway. Read details...