Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2004 BMW M3. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission slip out of gear (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems |
Faulty smg pump possibly caused by a culmination of other failing parts in smg system. Car is rendered inoperable in potentially hazardous driving situations that would otherwise be circumvented by a system more capable of warning the owner of an impending failure. Read details...
Vehicle drops out of gear randomly. As I was taking a left turn, the vehicle dropped into 0 gear and on coming traffic almost ran into me head on. I had no way of moving the car due to transmission being shifted into neutral. This is due to a defective temperature sensor on the smg pump. Read details...
The smg transmission in a 2004 BMW M3 will randomly shift into neutral disabling the vehicle on hot days without warning. Occurs on any day where temperatures exceed 95 degrees. Read details...