2000 BMW 328I: complete transmission failure

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Airbags, Transmission · 133,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 328i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. Also, the transmission failed to shift into reverse. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2009 · Transmission · 101,901 miles · CA

My 2000 bmw 328i reverse gear just went out. When I put it in reverse to back up there is no power. I rev the engine and it doesn't move at all. I had to put it in neutral and push it to get out of a parking spot today. I have read thousands of people with the same problem with the same year of bmw cars. The solution is to replace the transmission which runs 4-7 thousand dollars, ridiculous.

Filed Mar 26, 2008 · Transmission · 128,524 miles · LA

No reverse in my bmw!!!! I am the 2nd owner of a 2000 bmw 328i. When I purchased my vehicle, the previous owner supplied me with all bmw dealer maintenance/service records. As the 2nd owner, I never had any major repairs. Only scheduled maintenance. My car looks and ran immaculately until, out of the blue, my car refused to go into reverse. This happened while pulled into a parking space at a department store. After shopping, I was not able to get out of the parking space...my car would move into drive just fine but no reverse. There weren't any noises or any warnings that I had a transmission failure. Peake bmw of kenner, la will replace the transmission for $5,854.90. Before putting my car in the repair shop, I did some research on the internet. I discovered that this is a common problem for the bmw 3 series years 1999-2001. I also learned that despite thousands of complaints, bmw refuses to take responsibility for the faulty transmissions and will not even acknowledge that there's a widespread problem. I'm truly appalled at bmw's lack of responsibility. It's obvious to me that there should be a recall on the faulty gm 5l40e transmission as it has failed in other makes of cars as well like cadillac. Right now, I'm trying to decide if I should allow the bmw dealer to repair my car or try to find an authorized bmw repair shop that'll hopefully save me a little money.

Filed Mar 4, 2008 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

Transmission suddenly would not go into reverse. Transmission needs to be replaced.

Filed Nov 16, 2007 · Transmission · CA

I own a 2000 bmw 328i. Around february 2007, I parked the car in a parking stall. When I returned, the car would not go into reverse. I had to push the car out of the stall. Since then, the car either hesitates to reverse or completely fails to go in reverse about half the time I drive it. My mechanic informs me that the transmission needs to be replaced. I am about to have it replaced at a cost of $4,000. I discovered today that this problem is wide spread in circa 2000 bmw 3 series cars. One website I found containing over one hundred similar complaints from throughout the country is: www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/bmw_trans.html. There is apparently a design defect in the transmission. Bmw n.a. Denies any problem, despite the fact they discontinued use of the particular transmission in later models. I am informed that if the transmission fails while driving, the car will suddenly stop. The danger is obvious. Please investigate.