2000 BMW E46 problems

Filed Jan 19, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · CA

The rear taillights on my car have burnt out. I thought it was the bulbs. But when I went to check, the brown wire on both of my taillights completely burned and also burned entirely causing damage to the harness.

Filed Jan 6, 2009 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · 00

Bmw 330i auto reverse gear failure gear box model zf5hp19 year 2000 w reg.

Filed Jun 13, 2008 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · FL

2000 bmw 323i will not go into reverse. Called bmw na their response " this is no bmw problem. I wrote the president of bmw and you should do this as well here is the info you need. President josep kerscher address: bmw of north america 300 chestnut ridge rd. Woodcliff lake, nj 07677.

Filed Jan 18, 2008 · Transmission · 109,520 miles · CA

Without warning, reverse gear stopped working, acts as if in neutral. All other gears working well. Intend to repair and save receipts and old parts.

Filed Oct 15, 2007 · Body · 51,000 miles · FL

The problem with my 2000 323 ci bmw is, the rear mounting points for the subframe have ripped out from their spots in the sheet metal because the rear differential transmits the torsional load from the engine through the subframe, then into the chassis. The constant loading and unloading weakens the insufficient sheet metal, causing it to fatigue and separate from the chassis. This failure of the chassis threatens the safety of the vehicle. The approximate cost to fix this defect is around $9,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2007 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · MO

Transmission on a bmw 323ci (2000) suddenly failed. It will no longer go into reverse. Forward seems fine. There were no warning signs. There is no maintenance to be performed. Car has 65xxx miles.

Filed Feb 6, 2007 · Engine · 81,518 miles · NC

Since purchase of this vehicle (2000 bmw 323i, VIN [xxx]), we've had nothing but trouble with it and no one can fix it properly. It's left my wife and children stranded because of a known vanos timing problem. And now I've had to have the engine completely replaced at the cost of $7,300 because of another known problem...the cheap, plastic coolant expansion tank that cracked and caused the engine to overheat to complete failure. These are a few of the known problem that bmw is keenly aware of. When will someone hold them accountable for the production of vehicles made with inferior components and make them recall these suspected parts? I knew I should have bought a toyota! *nm updated 07/11/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jan 18, 2007 · Body · 84,000 miles · CA

I drive a 2000 328ci bmw with 84,000 miles on it. 1. It has been a daily driver for 3 years. 2. The subframe has torn behind the driver side rear wheel. 3. Bmw is not recognizing this as an engineering defect and is giving a hard time covering the fix.

Filed Dec 24, 2006 · Body · 95,000 miles · SD

Rear subframe cracking from mounting point on drivers side. Very unsafe, creaking clunking noises from rear of vehicle due to this.

Filed Dec 2, 2006 · Body · 76,000 miles · VA

This car is my daily driving car and that is its sole purpose. The rear subframe mount has begun to rip out of the car on the driver side. Nothing has been done to correct the failure, but bmw has been contacted and I am awaiting their reply.