2000 BMW 323I: power window failure

Filed Nov 18, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 154,400 miles · VA

Was trying to reverse n it wouldn't it periodically won't reverse until car warms up. Window won't go up without manually pulling it up.

Filed Apr 7, 2009 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · GA

My 2000 bmw 323i has had numerous problems since I purchased it back in january of 2001. I have now replaced 6 or 7 window regulators, the sunroof, the radiator, the cv boots and now the entire transmission needs to be replaced to the tune of $5,151. Oh and did I mention that this car only has 67,000 miles on it??!! Apparently the problems with the window regulators and the transmission is a rampant issue with this car and after many complaints, bmw refuses to acknowledge or address the problem. They should not be allowed to get away with this type of negligence.

Filed Mar 29, 2008 · Transmission, Visibility · 136,026 miles · AZ

I parked to go inside of a bmw service center to buy a window regulator. When I came back out to leave I put my car in reverse and the car would not back up. I pushed my so called luxury car out of my parking space and drove home. I still have no reverse gear, guess I should start looking for a new transmission like the other hundreds of upset bmw customers with this problem.

Filed Sep 17, 2007 · Visibility · 66,480 miles · CA

Window regulator. Left rear went out, and had to be replaced. Window was scratched when assembly broke.

Filed Sep 17, 2007 · Visibility · 75,244 miles · CA

Window regulator broke and had to be replaced. This was the 2nd one of the oem regulators that had to be replaced since buying the car brand new.

Filed Jul 17, 2007 · Transmission · 70,500 miles · AR

I own a 2000 bmw 3.23i that I bought brand new in 2000. I spent a lot of money for that car and had nothing but problems with it. I had to replace the window regulators many times, and had a water leak problem. I spend thousands of dollars in other items that was just crazy, especially for a car that just had 70,000 miles. The big problem which caused me write this complaint was the transmission problem that a lot of people were having with their cars not wanting to go in reverse. The car just out of nowhere stopped going in reverse. This was just abnormal for a car with this low mileage. Bmw did not want to take responsibility for this, and it was just crazy. I was very disappointed by their business tactic of not taking responsibility for this defective transmission. It was clearly not normal, yet they were trying to avoid to pay for a replacement, and they didn't care as they were making so many enemies. I never cared for mercedes as I liked the way bmw drove, but this experience was making them lose a customer for life. Please make them issue a recall for the transmissions, and stop this business behavior.

Filed Jun 21, 2006 · Visibility · 60,558 miles · CA

323i bmw 4 door, 2000. Major problem with all my power windows going out. The service rep at the dealer just shrugs his shoulders and says "it happens". I said that four power windows to go out in six years is excessive. Three of which are hardly ever used since I am the only one ever in the car. He replied that you don't buy a bmw to be easy on the checkbook. I said I bought one because I thought they were reliable. He acted like this happens all the time. 6/20/06 right rear window regulator went out $394.16, 9/2/04 drivers window regulator went out $340.43, 10/27/03 passenger window regulator went out approx. $350, 10/27/03 sunroof window failed and they did a temporary fix at a cost of $264.54 and said it was not guaranteed. It would cost an additional $1665! Apparently all the sliders were broken. I probably only opened the sunroof a dozen times in the three year period, this should not have gone out with such little use. None of these were covered under warranty since they all occurred three years after I bought the car new. I have had many other things go out in this car costing close to $10,000 to repair in the past six years. Seems excessive to me. Last time I commented on this the customer service rep said quote "it will only get worse from here". I will not be buying another bmw.

Filed Jun 16, 2005 · GA

I own a bmw 323i sedan 2000. All of 4 window regulators have broken and required replacement. Once the window shattered and glass fell into the car b/c the regulator broke. When I had the regulators replaced I thought they were being replaced with a non-defective part. However, today one of the replacement window regulators broke. I am concerned b/c of the history of the glass breaking. I have a child that often rides in the back seat and I am worried that she may get hurt if the window breaks on her.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Visibility · 88,000 miles · TX

(1) there have been no events that have lead up to the failure. (2) the window regulators are failing on all windows. The repair shops who have fixed the regulators thus far have both claimed that all of the regulators for the bmw e46 will fail, that they've had dozens of visitors for this reason. --a) driver's side, front window - failed and fixed --b) driver's side, back window - failed and fixed --c) passenger's side, front window - failed (3) fixed 2 of the 3 that have broken so far. The fourth window (passenger's side, rear) is beginning to make the cracking noises associated with a broken regulator, as well.*ak (3)

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · FL

In spite of hardly ever using the windows, I have had to replace 2 window regulators at my cost. Dealer states that the regulators are not covered by the cpo and also states that the window regulators is a known problem in the 3 series and also in the 5 series. Very unsatisfied with quality of vehicle.

Filed Feb 6, 2003 · Visibility · FL

Window regulators have been replaced two to three times on all four windows. All repairs complete by south motors bmw service department except third repair on front passenger window completed by braman bmw. Service advisor admits that this is a known problem on this model due to a bad supplier. The vehicle has been serviced 5 times for this problem.

Filed Jun 12, 2002 · Visibility · CA

Window regulator broke, causing windows to be inoperative. Regulator has broken 6 times. Consumer said it was a manufacturer's defect.