Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 BMW M3

Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 2003 BMW M3. The number one most common problem is related to the manual transmission (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2003 BMW M3

The Manual Transmission problem

BMW M3's with smg transmission 2002-2006. On hot days the transmission with "pop" out of gear and into nuetral for about 15-30 seconds before reingaging into the appropriate gear. This just leaves the car helpless coasting down the street.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

1. I live in lancaster, CA and when the summer comes around it get's really hot really quick. My BMW M3 2003 which happens to be an smg keeps having problems with the transmission. It causes my transmission to function improperly by shifting to "neutral" automatically.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Msg pump failure   Read details...


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