2006 BMW 750LI: jerking or lurching

Filed May 16, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 131,031 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission, cooling system and engine need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,031.

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 107,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the service engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle jerked, knocked, and shook. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and randomly stalled. The independent dealer was notified more than three times and was unable to provide a permanent remedy. The vehicle was at the dealer for over a month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected that the engine was misfiring. The starter was replaced, but the vehicle continued to shake and stall. The service engine light remained illuminated. The contact had to tow the vehicle numerous times due to the failure. The vehicle was unable to be driven for several months. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Body, Transmission · 75,000 miles · FL

The vehicle jerks when going from stop to drive. At times it is so severe that I think the car has been hit from behind. Also moves very slowly when proceeding from stop to drive. This problem is less noticeable while on the highway going at fixed speed. The problem is during traffic drive. Have been struggling with this issue for approximately three years. Dealer unable to replicate problem; however as soon as I drive car, it immediately kicks. Getting worse with time. Another problem is the door latches. All my door latches are faulty. The rear passenger cannot be opened from inside and if opened from outside, you run the risk of it not locking at all. All doors have similar issues.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. While traveling at 15 MPH from a stop, the vehicle jerked heavily without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2015 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that when depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle jerked and failed to drive. The contact mentioned that the vehicle veered from left to right. In addition, the transmission default warning light illuminated continuously. On another occasion, while driving up a hill, the tires spun but the vehicle failed to drive. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Transmission · 134,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the "transmission fault - drive moderately" error message would intermittently flash. The contact also stated that the vehicle jerked and independently accelerated when the brake pedal was not being depressed. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the transmission failed to register that the contact was changing gears intermittently. The vehicle jerked violently while coming to a complete stop and there was a very loud noise each time the vehicle was driven. The failure was getting progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission, drive shaft and the guibo joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2014 · Transmission · 47,150 miles · FL

Two continuous issues: 1. When depressing the gas pedal the vehicle would hesitate, RPM's would shoot up, and would take 3-10 seconds to regain power and for car to accelerate. I know this doesn't make sense but this happens regularly when car sits in the hot sun during the day. Does not happen during cooler days. 2. When coming to a stop sign the vehicle makes a hard jerk and feels like someone slamming into the back of the car - hard. The car then jerks into gear. The dsc indicator light then flashes several times until I resume normal speed and then the light goes out. I'm very surprised this hasn't caused an accident or injury to my neck, it's that hard of a jerk. I've had the car to the local dealership and they can't find anything wrong. It's to the point where I don't want to drive my bmw for any unnecessary errands and thought I would upgrade to a newer 750li in the near future but not sure if I want to purchase this model again. Bmw, please step up and fix this issue - there are too many complaints out there for this to continue to be ignored.

Filed Mar 12, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 98,000 miles · FL

When I was in park put car in reverse and car would not go in reverse went back into neutral on its own , so I put car back in park and retried and put it reverse several times and when the transmission kicked into reverse there was a large clank sound and a jerk that felt like I had been hit from behind , when stopped at red light to take off same thing the car jerked again . Then transmission fault light came on stated drive moderately, and another warning came on stating certain gears were not working correctly . Parked in garage and after several attempts the car did the same thing , vehicle was taken to local dealership for inspection and diagnostic testing to detect problems .

Filed Feb 10, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 128,100 miles · VA

When driving down the interstate the car lost power go from during 60mph to 20 MPH and I was on the gas, the vehicle stall out and would take 3-10 seconds to re-gain any power before the vehicle would begin to accelerate. Also once coming up to a stoplight or stop sign, the vehicle would feel as if someone had slammed into the back of me possibly jerking into gear. Spent countless times at the dealership with them giving me the run around, replacing random parts before replacing the entire transmission and still the vehicle continues to have issues. Now the car is misfiring and will not start at all. Been in the shop for 2 months and still not working.

Filed Apr 29, 2013 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · TX

Stopped at a light and as I was slowing down the car jerked as if it was being hit from the rear.. Following the light change, I got a hesitant pull off and knocking or the car seemed to skip or as if gear was slipping. *tr 2nd time car was put in d and jumped out of gear and heard a loud thud as if car was being rear ended. 3rd time I was approaching a stop signal while driving approximately 30 MPH and the transmission began to downshift with a loud banging noise. The dealer cannot replicate this issue at is random, but other bmw owners have noted the same issue. It is possible to get a neck injury from this "violent.

Filed Jan 22, 2013 · Transmission · 73,000 miles · MS

2006 bmw 750li I encountered a problem that could have resulted in a catastrophic incident. I am currently in mississippi training soldiers for an upcoming deployment to afghanistan. Please read below and advise of what service and help bmwusa could provide. This is a very serious safety issue and I thank god no one has been seriously injured. 18 jan 2013 car was put in d and jumped out of gear and heard a loud thud as if car was being rear ended. Car rolled forward about 5 feet in the street. I sat in the car trying to get it in gear. Cars had to maneuver around me as I sat there unable to move the vehicle out of the street. 19 jan 2013 drove to car wash, I pulled up to vacuum and put car in p, turned off ignition. Removed key and put on seat. As I opened the door to exit car and was stepping out car, the gear engaged and rolled back. I lost my balance and was able to regain composure and jump back in car and press the break. 20 jan 2013. Started car up this morning and everything seemed fine. So I drove to jackson ms to herrin gear bmw. I parked my car got out and walked around. Once I got back in my car I started it up, put in d, attempted to drive off and car jumped out of d went to n and I heard a loud thud. After several attempts to put car in gear, I turned off and sat there in disgust. About 20 minutes later I was able to start and drive to a near by gas station to fuel my car. Once I paid for gas, again started to put car in d and it would not go in gear. One the car went in gear it was hesitant to move and had a delay before pulling off. Stopped at a light and as I was slowing down the car jerked as if it was being hit from the rear.. Following the light change, I got a hesitant pull off and knocking or the car seemed to skip or as if gear was slipping.