BMW Z3 owners have reported 33 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's differential unit (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I have a 1998 Z3 m roadster and the trunk welds holding the subframe is failing. This is a commonly documented issues. BMW dealers acknowledge the issue but BMW north America will not fix it. This is a welding/manufacturing defect that can lead to the differential and suspension components in the Read details...
The BMW e36 Z3 1996-2002 (I have the 1998 1. 9) are prone to having a separation of the rear subframe from the differential causing the drivetrain to hang off the vehicle and/or rip out of the trunk's weak aluminum sheet subframe. Read details...
I have a 2003 BMW z4 with sequential manual gearbox. The car automatically shifts into neutral without any warning. This is very dangerous when you are trying to merge into traffic. I was almost in an accident because I stepped on the gas and the car didn't move. Read details...
On June 3,2005, I had new brakes & tires put on my 2001 z-3 BMW roadster by hendricks BMW of hickory,nc. On July 8,2005 while decending mountain rd in cherokee,nc, my clutch locked-up and I was unable to drive the car. Read details...
1996 BMW Z3. The consumer states the vehicle has an incorrectly machined guide sleeve in the manual transmission. This causes the transmission to jump out of gear without any warning. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealership, but he has contacted the manufacturer about the problem. Read details...