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Active Recalls (5)

21V401000 May 27, 2021 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with ...

20V018000 Jan 15, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 3...

19V852000 Nov 26, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2000 323i and 328i and 2000 323Ci and 328Ci vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These in...

19V853000 Nov 26, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Infl...

14V428000 Jun 11, 2018 AIR BAGS

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and...

Complaints

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Jun 19, 2023 Air Bags

I was driving normally, and made a right hand turn onto a street when the driver door airbag and driver curtain airbag deployed suddenly. The engine shut off and the hazards turned on automatically, and I pulled off the road to a safe location. I was able to restart the engine to bring the vehicle o...

Jun 19, 2023 Air Bags

I was driving normally, and made a right hand turn onto a street when the driver door airbag and driver curtain airbag deployed suddenly. The engine shut off and the hazards turned on automatically, and I pulled off the road to a safe location. I was able to restart the engine to bring the vehicle o...

Mar 31, 2022 Air Bags 139,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 BMW 323i. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the passenger’s side air bag deployed but did not inflate. There was no crash to cause the air bag to deploy. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local d...

Mar 31, 2022 Air Bags 139,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 BMW 323i. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the passenger’s side air bag deployed but did not inflate. There was no crash to cause the air bag to deploy. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local d...

Jan 5, 2022 Suspension 205,721 mi

The contact owns a 2000 BMW 323I. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, an abnormal rattling noise would emit from the rear end of the vehicle without warning. Upon inspection, the contact discovered part of the rear driver’s side subframe had detached from the undercarriage of ...

Jan 5, 2022 Suspension 205,721 mi

The contact owns a 2000 BMW 323I. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, an abnormal rattling noise would emit from the rear end of the vehicle without warning. Upon inspection, the contact discovered part of the rear driver’s side subframe had detached from the undercarriage of ...

Oct 15, 2021 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2000 BMW 323I. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V401000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount o...

Oct 15, 2021 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2000 BMW 323I. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V401000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount o...

Jul 13, 2021 Air Bags

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2000 BMW 323i. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 20V018000 (Air Bags) and 19V853000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer informed him that the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacture...

Jul 13, 2021 Air Bags

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2000 BMW 323i. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 20V018000 (Air Bags) and 19V853000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer informed him that the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacture...

Nov 3, 2020 Air Bags 57,800 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP...

Nov 3, 2020 Air Bags 57,800 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP...

Sep 29, 2020 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT REA...

Sep 29, 2020 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT REA...

Aug 24, 2020 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

Aug 24, 2020 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

Jul 28, 2020 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jul 28, 2020 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jul 13, 2020 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

Jul 13, 2020 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

Jun 1, 2020 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAG) AND 20V018000 (AIR BAG) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TO SCHOMP BMW (1190 PLUM VALLEY LN, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129, (3...

Jun 1, 2020 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAG) AND 20V018000 (AIR BAG) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TO SCHOMP BMW (1190 PLUM VALLEY LN, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129, (3...

Apr 11, 2020 Air Bags

I AM CHECKING ON HOW TO FIX THE AIRBAG RECALL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY CONCERNED ABOUT AIR BAGS

Apr 11, 2020 Air Bags

I AM CHECKING ON HOW TO FIX THE AIRBAG RECALL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY CONCERNED ABOUT AIR BAGS

Feb 18, 2020 Air Bags 159,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER WAS N...

Feb 18, 2020 Air Bags 159,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER WAS N...

Feb 11, 2020 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER W...

Feb 11, 2020 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER W...

Jan 22, 2020 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323-I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V852000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Jan 22, 2020 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323-I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V852000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Jan 20, 2020 Air Bags

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG HAS BEEN RECALLED. HAS CAUSED SEVERAL DEATHS. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO TEST/REPLACE FAULTY PARTS AND HAS NOT GIVEN A LOANER.

Jan 20, 2020 Air Bags

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG HAS BEEN RECALLED. HAS CAUSED SEVERAL DEATHS. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO TEST/REPLACE FAULTY PARTS AND HAS NOT GIVEN A LOANER.

Jan 15, 2020 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT GLOBAL IMPORTS BMW (LOCATED AT 500 INTERSTATE N PKWY, ATLANTA, GA 30339, (800) 294-1853) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECAL...

Jan 15, 2020 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT GLOBAL IMPORTS BMW (LOCATED AT 500 INTERSTATE N PKWY, ATLANTA, GA 30339, (800) 294-1853) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECAL...

Jul 8, 2019 Power Train

2000 BMW 323I. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWERTRAIN SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Jul 8, 2019 Structure 160,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE INTEGRITY OF THE SUBFRAME OF THIS PARTICULAR MODEL AND YEAR OF BMW. IT EXPERIENCES RUST ISSUES FREQUENTLY. I NEED TO REPLACE SUBFRAME DO TO THIS AND WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER THE YEARS, IT HAS NOT BEE...

Jul 8, 2019 Power Train

2000 BMW 323I. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWERTRAIN SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Jul 8, 2019 Structure 160,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE INTEGRITY OF THE SUBFRAME OF THIS PARTICULAR MODEL AND YEAR OF BMW. IT EXPERIENCES RUST ISSUES FREQUENTLY. I NEED TO REPLACE SUBFRAME DO TO THIS AND WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER THE YEARS, IT HAS NOT BEE...

Apr 29, 2019 Power Train Crash 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. ON ONE OCCASION, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND CAUSED A FENDER BENDER WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH AN UNKNOWN BMW DEALER A...

Apr 29, 2019 Power Train Crash 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. ON ONE OCCASION, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND CAUSED A FENDER BENDER WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH AN UNKNOWN BMW DEALER A...

Jan 15, 2019 Air Bags 35 mi

TAKATA RECALL

Jan 15, 2019 Air Bags 35 mi

TAKATA RECALL

Sep 2, 2017 Unknown Or Other 120,345 mi

LEFT UPPER AND DOOR AIR BAGS EXPLODED WITHOUT REASON WHILE TRAVELING AT 20 MPH

Sep 2, 2017 Unknown Or Other 120,345 mi

LEFT UPPER AND DOOR AIR BAGS EXPLODED WITHOUT REASON WHILE TRAVELING AT 20 MPH

Aug 21, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALLS

Aug 21, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALLS

Aug 16, 2017 Unknown Or Other 161,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I'M FILLING A COMPLAINT DO TO THE LETTER I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL STATING THAT MY VECHICLE MAKE BE PART OF A LAW SUIT

Aug 16, 2017 Unknown Or Other 161,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I'M FILLING A COMPLAINT DO TO THE LETTER I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL STATING THAT MY VECHICLE MAKE BE PART OF A LAW SUIT

Mar 1, 2017 Structure 200,000 mi

REAR SUBFRAME BODY HAS SEPARATED FROM SUBFRAME MOUNTING SUPPORT. THE CHASSIS IS NO LONGER PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THE TIED DOWN BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT.

Mar 1, 2017 Suspension 200,000 mi

REAR SUBFRAME BODY HAS SEPARATED FROM SUBFRAME MOUNTING SUPPORT. THE CHASSIS IS NO LONGER PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THE TIED DOWN BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT.

Mar 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

REAR SUBFRAME BODY HAS SEPARATED FROM SUBFRAME MOUNTING SUPPORT. THE CHASSIS IS NO LONGER PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THE TIED DOWN BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT.

Mar 1, 2017 Structure 200,000 mi

REAR SUBFRAME BODY HAS SEPARATED FROM SUBFRAME MOUNTING SUPPORT. THE CHASSIS IS NO LONGER PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THE TIED DOWN BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT.

Mar 1, 2017 Suspension 200,000 mi

REAR SUBFRAME BODY HAS SEPARATED FROM SUBFRAME MOUNTING SUPPORT. THE CHASSIS IS NO LONGER PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THE TIED DOWN BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT.

Mar 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

REAR SUBFRAME BODY HAS SEPARATED FROM SUBFRAME MOUNTING SUPPORT. THE CHASSIS IS NO LONGER PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THE TIED DOWN BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT.

Dec 9, 2016 Air Bags

MY VEHICLE WAS ON A CITY STREET, I HIT A POT HOLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AORBAG DEFLATED.

Dec 9, 2016 Air Bags

MY VEHICLE WAS ON A CITY STREET, I HIT A POT HOLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AORBAG DEFLATED.

Sep 19, 2016 Unknown Or Other

HAVING PROBLEMS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING DOORS! KEY WILL NOT UNLOCK DRIVER'S DOOR, MANUALLY OR WITH REMOTE. IN ORDER TO ENTER CAR I HAVE TO LEAVE ONE DOOR UNLOCKED. CAN'T EVEN LOCK NOR UNLOCK DOORS FROM INSIDE EITHER. THIS IS PATHETIC! THERE'S A SEVERE PROBLEM WITH THIS ISSUE REGARDING THE LOCKS ON THE...

Sep 19, 2016 Unknown Or Other

HAVING PROBLEMS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING DOORS! KEY WILL NOT UNLOCK DRIVER'S DOOR, MANUALLY OR WITH REMOTE. IN ORDER TO ENTER CAR I HAVE TO LEAVE ONE DOOR UNLOCKED. CAN'T EVEN LOCK NOR UNLOCK DOORS FROM INSIDE EITHER. THIS IS PATHETIC! THERE'S A SEVERE PROBLEM WITH THIS ISSUE REGARDING THE LOCKS ON THE...

Aug 4, 2016 Air Bags 287 mi

TAKATA RECALL DRIVING AROUND 25 MPH CAR HIT A POTHOLE GOING STRAIGHT ON A CITY STREET. SIDE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED HITTING MY COUSIN JUST AS DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL 02V223000. THE CAR IS ALSO AFFECTED BY THE TAKATA INFLATORS AIRBAG RECALL WHICH THANKFULLY DIDN'T DEPLOY AT THE TIME OF HITTI...

Aug 4, 2016 Air Bags 287 mi

TAKATA RECALL DRIVING AROUND 25 MPH CAR HIT A POTHOLE GOING STRAIGHT ON A CITY STREET. SIDE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED HITTING MY COUSIN JUST AS DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL 02V223000. THE CAR IS ALSO AFFECTED BY THE TAKATA INFLATORS AIRBAG RECALL WHICH THANKFULLY DIDN'T DEPLOY AT THE TIME OF HITTI...

Apr 26, 2016 Air Bags 220,000 mi

RAN OVER A CURB GOING ABOUT 15 MPH, PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED.

Apr 26, 2016 Air Bags 220,000 mi

RAN OVER A CURB GOING ABOUT 15 MPH, PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED.

Apr 18, 2016 Exterior Lighting 280,201 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKE LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAI...

Apr 18, 2016 Exterior Lighting 280,201 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKE LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAI...

Nov 28, 2015 Power Train 130,000 mi

THE REVERSE GEAR IS NOT WORKING. I CANNOT REVERSE... THIS OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON.

Nov 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

THE REVERSE GEAR IS NOT WORKING. I CANNOT REVERSE... THIS OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON.

Nov 28, 2015 Power Train 130,000 mi

THE REVERSE GEAR IS NOT WORKING. I CANNOT REVERSE... THIS OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON.

Nov 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

THE REVERSE GEAR IS NOT WORKING. I CANNOT REVERSE... THIS OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON.

Nov 11, 2015 Power Train

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT GO IN REVERSE. IT WORK INTERMITTENTLY RANDOMLY. I NOTICE THE COMPLAINTS ON LINE IN WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP *TR

Nov 11, 2015 Power Train

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT GO IN REVERSE. IT WORK INTERMITTENTLY RANDOMLY. I NOTICE THE COMPLAINTS ON LINE IN WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP *TR

Oct 20, 2015 Power Train 84,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A HARD TIME REVERSING, I CAN COMMAND IT TO REVERSE BUT SOMETIMES NOTHING HAPPENS LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR IS A 2000 AND ONLY HAS 96K MILES. THIS PAST MONTH I HAVE SPOKEN WITH BMW ABOUT THE ISSUE. I LET THEM KNOW I FEEL IT POSES A SAFETY RISK BUT THEY SAID THEY CANNOT HELP ME. E...

Oct 20, 2015 Power Train 84,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A HARD TIME REVERSING, I CAN COMMAND IT TO REVERSE BUT SOMETIMES NOTHING HAPPENS LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR IS A 2000 AND ONLY HAS 96K MILES. THIS PAST MONTH I HAVE SPOKEN WITH BMW ABOUT THE ISSUE. I LET THEM KNOW I FEEL IT POSES A SAFETY RISK BUT THEY SAID THEY CANNOT HELP ME. E...

Aug 12, 2015 Power Train 80,000 mi

THE CAR GOT STUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY. NO REVERSE. FORWARD STILL WORKING.

Aug 12, 2015 Power Train 80,000 mi

THE CAR GOT STUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY. NO REVERSE. FORWARD STILL WORKING.

Jul 20, 2015 Power Train 160,000 mi

THE CAR WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE

Jul 20, 2015 Power Train 160,000 mi

THE CAR WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE

Jul 4, 2015 Power Train 82,140 mi

GOT IN CAR FIRST THING IN THE MORNING PUT IT IN REVERSE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. IT WAS LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THEN CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS AS IT WAS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE APPLIED BREAKS AND PUT CAR IN DRIVE AND ALL THE FORWARD GEARS WORKED FINE, TRIED REVERSE AGAIN AND SAME THING HAPPENED DIDN'T MOVE NO M...

Jul 4, 2015 Power Train 82,140 mi

GOT IN CAR FIRST THING IN THE MORNING PUT IT IN REVERSE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. IT WAS LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THEN CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS AS IT WAS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE APPLIED BREAKS AND PUT CAR IN DRIVE AND ALL THE FORWARD GEARS WORKED FINE, TRIED REVERSE AGAIN AND SAME THING HAPPENED DIDN'T MOVE NO M...

Jun 3, 2015 Air Bags 29,920 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILU...

Jun 3, 2015 Air Bags 29,920 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILU...

May 27, 2015 Air Bags

THERE IS AN AIRBAG RECALL AND ITS NEARLY A YEAR WHERE BMW IS SAYING THEY ARE WAITING ON PARTS. I THINK THAT IS RIDICULOUS. I COULDN'T TELL THEM I AM WAITING ON MONEY TO PAY THEM. THERE IS NO ACTUAL INCIDENT. THIS IS JUST A COMPLAINT. THANKS.

May 27, 2015 Air Bags

THERE IS AN AIRBAG RECALL AND ITS NEARLY A YEAR WHERE BMW IS SAYING THEY ARE WAITING ON PARTS. I THINK THAT IS RIDICULOUS. I COULDN'T TELL THEM I AM WAITING ON MONEY TO PAY THEM. THERE IS NO ACTUAL INCIDENT. THIS IS JUST A COMPLAINT. THANKS.

Mar 6, 2015 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A VEHICLE RECALL FROM BMW IN SEPTEMBER 2014 FOR MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG. MY VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM MOMENTUM BMW OF HOUSTON ( 713-5963400). I HEARD NOTHING FURTHER AND IN NOV 2014 CALLED MOMENTUM BMW. I WAS TOLD THEY KNEW NOTHING OF THE RECALL BUT THEY TOOK MY NAME, VIN AND DATA....

Mar 6, 2015 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A VEHICLE RECALL FROM BMW IN SEPTEMBER 2014 FOR MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG. MY VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM MOMENTUM BMW OF HOUSTON ( 713-5963400). I HEARD NOTHING FURTHER AND IN NOV 2014 CALLED MOMENTUM BMW. I WAS TOLD THEY KNEW NOTHING OF THE RECALL BUT THEY TOOK MY NAME, VIN AND DATA....

Feb 20, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Feb 20, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jan 22, 2015 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000(AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Jan 22, 2015 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000(AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Jan 8, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Jan 8, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Nov 22, 2014 Power Train 93,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT POWER THE CAR IN REVERSE. FORWARD GEARS ALL WORK NORMALLY. THIS WAS A SUDDEN FAILURE AND AFTER SEARCHING ON THE WEB, IT APPEARS THIS IS A FREQUENT FAILURE OF THIS GM SUPPLIED TRANSMISSION IN POST 3/2000 BMWS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TR

Nov 22, 2014 Power Train 93,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT POWER THE CAR IN REVERSE. FORWARD GEARS ALL WORK NORMALLY. THIS WAS A SUDDEN FAILURE AND AFTER SEARCHING ON THE WEB, IT APPEARS THIS IS A FREQUENT FAILURE OF THIS GM SUPPLIED TRANSMISSION IN POST 3/2000 BMWS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TR

Nov 20, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC...

Nov 20, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC...

Nov 11, 2014 Air Bags Crash

I JUST BECAME AWARE OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL. I WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT AS WE WERE GOING 30 MPH HIT THE CURB WHEN THE AIRBAG CAME OUT ENDED UP RUPTURING, SHOOTING DEBRIS OUT ONTO MY FACE RESULTING ME TO LOSE MY LEFT EYE...UPDATED 12/02/14 *BF

Nov 11, 2014 Air Bags Crash

I JUST BECAME AWARE OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL. I WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT AS WE WERE GOING 30 MPH HIT THE CURB WHEN THE AIRBAG CAME OUT ENDED UP RUPTURING, SHOOTING DEBRIS OUT ONTO MY FACE RESULTING ME TO LOSE MY LEFT EYE...UPDATED 12/02/14 *BF

Oct 30, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Oct 30, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Oct 16, 2014 Visibility 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO CLOSE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS R...

Oct 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO CLOSE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS R...

Oct 16, 2014 Visibility 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO CLOSE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS R...

Oct 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO CLOSE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS R...

Sep 29, 2014 Air Bags

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. RECALL FOR VEHICLE AIRBAGS IN EFFECT, HOWEVER MY SITUATION WAS FOUND TO BE UNRELATED TO THE RECALL. I ADVISE THE RECALL BE RE-INVESTIGATED TO INCLUDE SPONTANEOUS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Sep 29, 2014 Visibility/wiper

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. RECALL FOR VEHICLE AIRBAGS IN EFFECT, HOWEVER MY SITUATION WAS FOUND TO BE UNRELATED TO THE RECALL. I ADVISE THE RECALL BE RE-INVESTIGATED TO INCLUDE SPONTANEOUS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Sep 29, 2014 Air Bags

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. RECALL FOR VEHICLE AIRBAGS IN EFFECT, HOWEVER MY SITUATION WAS FOUND TO BE UNRELATED TO THE RECALL. I ADVISE THE RECALL BE RE-INVESTIGATED TO INCLUDE SPONTANEOUS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Sep 29, 2014 Visibility/wiper

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. RECALL FOR VEHICLE AIRBAGS IN EFFECT, HOWEVER MY SITUATION WAS FOUND TO BE UNRELATED TO THE RECALL. I ADVISE THE RECALL BE RE-INVESTIGATED TO INCLUDE SPONTANEOUS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Sep 15, 2014 Structure 155,384 mi

I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PREVIOUS DEFECT NOTICES ABOUT THE FRAME / BODY HAVING A WEAK SPOT AND WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN MY REAR SHOCK AND THE PART THAT HOLDS THE SHOCK IN PLACE WENT THROUGH THE METAL FRAME RIPPING THE METAL AWAY AND ALLOWING THE SHOCK TO PUNCTURE THROUGH THE FRAME JUST BELOW THE TRUNK...

Sep 15, 2014 Suspension 155,384 mi

I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PREVIOUS DEFECT NOTICES ABOUT THE FRAME / BODY HAVING A WEAK SPOT AND WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN MY REAR SHOCK AND THE PART THAT HOLDS THE SHOCK IN PLACE WENT THROUGH THE METAL FRAME RIPPING THE METAL AWAY AND ALLOWING THE SHOCK TO PUNCTURE THROUGH THE FRAME JUST BELOW THE TRUNK...

Sep 15, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 155,384 mi

I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PREVIOUS DEFECT NOTICES ABOUT THE FRAME / BODY HAVING A WEAK SPOT AND WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN MY REAR SHOCK AND THE PART THAT HOLDS THE SHOCK IN PLACE WENT THROUGH THE METAL FRAME RIPPING THE METAL AWAY AND ALLOWING THE SHOCK TO PUNCTURE THROUGH THE FRAME JUST BELOW THE TRUNK...

Sep 15, 2014 Structure 155,384 mi

I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PREVIOUS DEFECT NOTICES ABOUT THE FRAME / BODY HAVING A WEAK SPOT AND WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN MY REAR SHOCK AND THE PART THAT HOLDS THE SHOCK IN PLACE WENT THROUGH THE METAL FRAME RIPPING THE METAL AWAY AND ALLOWING THE SHOCK TO PUNCTURE THROUGH THE FRAME JUST BELOW THE TRUNK...

Sep 15, 2014 Suspension 155,384 mi

I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PREVIOUS DEFECT NOTICES ABOUT THE FRAME / BODY HAVING A WEAK SPOT AND WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN MY REAR SHOCK AND THE PART THAT HOLDS THE SHOCK IN PLACE WENT THROUGH THE METAL FRAME RIPPING THE METAL AWAY AND ALLOWING THE SHOCK TO PUNCTURE THROUGH THE FRAME JUST BELOW THE TRUNK...

Sep 15, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 155,384 mi

I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PREVIOUS DEFECT NOTICES ABOUT THE FRAME / BODY HAVING A WEAK SPOT AND WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN MY REAR SHOCK AND THE PART THAT HOLDS THE SHOCK IN PLACE WENT THROUGH THE METAL FRAME RIPPING THE METAL AWAY AND ALLOWING THE SHOCK TO PUNCTURE THROUGH THE FRAME JUST BELOW THE TRUNK...

Sep 4, 2014 Structure

2000 BMW 323I. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUB-FRAME ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS A KNOWN DEFECT. BMW OFFERED TO PAY 25% OF THE COST. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THEY PAY 50% OF THE COST. *JB

Sep 4, 2014 Structure

2000 BMW 323I. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUB-FRAME ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS A KNOWN DEFECT. BMW OFFERED TO PAY 25% OF THE COST. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THEY PAY 50% OF THE COST. *JB

Mar 25, 2014 Power Train 174,000 mi

I JUST GOT HOME AND TRIED TO PUT MY 2000 BMW 323I IN REVERSE TO PARK BUT NOTHING HAPPENED! IT WAS AS IF THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL! I AM VERY UPSET AS I HAVE JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE AS I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE T...

Mar 25, 2014 Power Train 174,000 mi

I JUST GOT HOME AND TRIED TO PUT MY 2000 BMW 323I IN REVERSE TO PARK BUT NOTHING HAPPENED! IT WAS AS IF THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL! I AM VERY UPSET AS I HAVE JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE AS I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE T...

Feb 8, 2014 Engine 67,000 mi

BOUGHT MY 2000 BMW 323I BRAND NEW, I'M THE FIRST AND ONLY OWNER. I HAVE HAD IT ONLY DEALER SERVICED WITH ALL RECORDS KEPT. AT 67K MILES THE REVERSE WENT OUT. DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. BEING THAT IT WOULD BE IN THE THOUSANDS TO FIX I CONTINUED DRIVING IT WITH NO REVERSE. MEANING I P...

Feb 8, 2014 Power Train 67,000 mi

BOUGHT MY 2000 BMW 323I BRAND NEW, I'M THE FIRST AND ONLY OWNER. I HAVE HAD IT ONLY DEALER SERVICED WITH ALL RECORDS KEPT. AT 67K MILES THE REVERSE WENT OUT. DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. BEING THAT IT WOULD BE IN THE THOUSANDS TO FIX I CONTINUED DRIVING IT WITH NO REVERSE. MEANING I P...

Feb 8, 2014 Engine 67,000 mi

BOUGHT MY 2000 BMW 323I BRAND NEW, I'M THE FIRST AND ONLY OWNER. I HAVE HAD IT ONLY DEALER SERVICED WITH ALL RECORDS KEPT. AT 67K MILES THE REVERSE WENT OUT. DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. BEING THAT IT WOULD BE IN THE THOUSANDS TO FIX I CONTINUED DRIVING IT WITH NO REVERSE. MEANING I P...

Feb 8, 2014 Power Train 67,000 mi

BOUGHT MY 2000 BMW 323I BRAND NEW, I'M THE FIRST AND ONLY OWNER. I HAVE HAD IT ONLY DEALER SERVICED WITH ALL RECORDS KEPT. AT 67K MILES THE REVERSE WENT OUT. DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. BEING THAT IT WOULD BE IN THE THOUSANDS TO FIX I CONTINUED DRIVING IT WITH NO REVERSE. MEANING I P...

Feb 1, 2014 Seat Belts 99,000 mi

MRS BELT TENSIONER DRIVER FAULT. ONLINE FORUMS SUGGEST A UNIVERSAL WIRE DEFECT WHERE THE WIRING IS PINCHED AND BREAKS FROM MOVING THE SEAT. *TR

Feb 1, 2014 Seats 99,000 mi

MRS BELT TENSIONER DRIVER FAULT. ONLINE FORUMS SUGGEST A UNIVERSAL WIRE DEFECT WHERE THE WIRING IS PINCHED AND BREAKS FROM MOVING THE SEAT. *TR

Feb 1, 2014 Seat Belts 99,000 mi

MRS BELT TENSIONER DRIVER FAULT. ONLINE FORUMS SUGGEST A UNIVERSAL WIRE DEFECT WHERE THE WIRING IS PINCHED AND BREAKS FROM MOVING THE SEAT. *TR

Feb 1, 2014 Seats 99,000 mi

MRS BELT TENSIONER DRIVER FAULT. ONLINE FORUMS SUGGEST A UNIVERSAL WIRE DEFECT WHERE THE WIRING IS PINCHED AND BREAKS FROM MOVING THE SEAT. *TR

Nov 21, 2013 Power Train 86,000 mi

THE CAR HAS 86,000 MILES I AM ORIGINAL OWNER AND IT WILL NO LONGER ENGAGE IN REVERSE! ONLY SOLUTION IS A NEW TRANSMISSION WHICH COSTS MORE THAN BOOK VALUE OF CAR. *TR

Nov 21, 2013 Power Train 86,000 mi

THE CAR HAS 86,000 MILES I AM ORIGINAL OWNER AND IT WILL NO LONGER ENGAGE IN REVERSE! ONLY SOLUTION IS A NEW TRANSMISSION WHICH COSTS MORE THAN BOOK VALUE OF CAR. *TR

Oct 15, 2013 Power Train 14,000 mi

MY BMW IS ONE OF POSSIBLE THOUSANDS THAT RECEIVED A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION MADE BY ZF. THE REVERSE DRIVE D HUB BREAKS LEAVING PIECES RATTLING AROUND INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION AND NO REVERSE. CHECK WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG TO SEE A FEW THAT HAVE REGISTERED THEIR BMW'S WITH COMMENTS. REPAIR COST RANGE FROM $1...

Oct 15, 2013 Power Train 14,000 mi

MY BMW IS ONE OF POSSIBLE THOUSANDS THAT RECEIVED A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION MADE BY ZF. THE REVERSE DRIVE D HUB BREAKS LEAVING PIECES RATTLING AROUND INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION AND NO REVERSE. CHECK WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG TO SEE A FEW THAT HAVE REGISTERED THEIR BMW'S WITH COMMENTS. REPAIR COST RANGE FROM $1...

Aug 26, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages

THE LOCKS REPEATEDLY QUIT WORKING ON ALL PASSENGER DOORS. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A GENERAL DEFICIENCY OF THE GM5 MODULE ON BMW. *TR

Aug 26, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages

THE LOCKS REPEATEDLY QUIT WORKING ON ALL PASSENGER DOORS. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A GENERAL DEFICIENCY OF THE GM5 MODULE ON BMW. *TR

Aug 5, 2013 Power Train 108,000 mi

MY BMW 323I ABRUPTLY LOST THE ABILITY TO REVERSE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2013. THE PROBLEM IS APPARENTLY VERY COMMON TO BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED DURING THE LATE 1990'S AND EARLY 2000'S. THERE IS EVEN A WEBSITE DEVOTED TO IT (NOREVERSE.ORG). BMW SHOULD CONSIDER DOING A RECALL IN ORD...

Aug 5, 2013 Power Train 108,000 mi

MY BMW 323I ABRUPTLY LOST THE ABILITY TO REVERSE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2013. THE PROBLEM IS APPARENTLY VERY COMMON TO BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED DURING THE LATE 1990'S AND EARLY 2000'S. THERE IS EVEN A WEBSITE DEVOTED TO IT (NOREVERSE.ORG). BMW SHOULD CONSIDER DOING A RECALL IN ORD...

May 28, 2013 Electrical System 120,000 mi

THE DOORS DO NOT UNLOCK IF THEY ARE PARKED IN THE SUN IN TEMP. IN EXCESS OF 80-85 DEGREES. THE DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING DOES NOT WORK WITH EITHER THE KEYS (TWICE CLICKS TO UNLOCK ALL THE DOORS). ONCE THE DRIVERS SIDE IS OPENED IT TAKES 1/2 HOUR OF AIR CONDITIONING BLAST TO HAVE THE SYSTEM COOL DOWN A...

May 28, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

THE DOORS DO NOT UNLOCK IF THEY ARE PARKED IN THE SUN IN TEMP. IN EXCESS OF 80-85 DEGREES. THE DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING DOES NOT WORK WITH EITHER THE KEYS (TWICE CLICKS TO UNLOCK ALL THE DOORS). ONCE THE DRIVERS SIDE IS OPENED IT TAKES 1/2 HOUR OF AIR CONDITIONING BLAST TO HAVE THE SYSTEM COOL DOWN A...

May 28, 2013 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. THERE ARE SO MANY BMW'S WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR

May 28, 2013 Electrical System 120,000 mi

THE DOORS DO NOT UNLOCK IF THEY ARE PARKED IN THE SUN IN TEMP. IN EXCESS OF 80-85 DEGREES. THE DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING DOES NOT WORK WITH EITHER THE KEYS (TWICE CLICKS TO UNLOCK ALL THE DOORS). ONCE THE DRIVERS SIDE IS OPENED IT TAKES 1/2 HOUR OF AIR CONDITIONING BLAST TO HAVE THE SYSTEM COOL DOWN A...

May 28, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

THE DOORS DO NOT UNLOCK IF THEY ARE PARKED IN THE SUN IN TEMP. IN EXCESS OF 80-85 DEGREES. THE DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING DOES NOT WORK WITH EITHER THE KEYS (TWICE CLICKS TO UNLOCK ALL THE DOORS). ONCE THE DRIVERS SIDE IS OPENED IT TAKES 1/2 HOUR OF AIR CONDITIONING BLAST TO HAVE THE SYSTEM COOL DOWN A...

May 28, 2013 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. THERE ARE SO MANY BMW'S WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR

May 15, 2013 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING, AN ABNORMAL SOUND CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER OR TAKE THE VEHIC...

May 15, 2013 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING, AN ABNORMAL SOUND CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER OR TAKE THE VEHIC...

Apr 5, 2013 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE STOLEN AND ABANDON IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. IT HAS NOT MOVED IN 2 WEEKS. THERE IS NO LICENSE PLATE AND THE VEHICLE IS EMPTY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. *TR

Apr 5, 2013 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE STOLEN AND ABANDON IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. IT HAS NOT MOVED IN 2 WEEKS. THERE IS NO LICENSE PLATE AND THE VEHICLE IS EMPTY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. *TR

Mar 28, 2013 Engine Fire 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THAT A FIRE HAD ERUPTED FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT IDENTIFY WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THERE WER...

Mar 28, 2013 Engine Fire 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THAT A FIRE HAD ERUPTED FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT IDENTIFY WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THERE WER...

Mar 17, 2013 Power Train 71,000 mi

LIKE THE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS ON THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS WEBSITE, MY 2000 BMW 323I WIT 71K MILES FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE. I WAS AT CHURCH AND PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE WHEN THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS - EVER. THE CAR WAS RUNNING SMOOTHLY. I DECIDED TO CHE...

Mar 17, 2013 Power Train 71,000 mi

LIKE THE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS ON THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS WEBSITE, MY 2000 BMW 323I WIT 71K MILES FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE. I WAS AT CHURCH AND PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE WHEN THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS - EVER. THE CAR WAS RUNNING SMOOTHLY. I DECIDED TO CHE...

Feb 4, 2013 Engine 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, EML, AND DSC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSE...

Feb 4, 2013 Engine 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, EML, AND DSC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSE...

Nov 18, 2012 Visibility 154,400 mi

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. *TR

Nov 18, 2012 Engine 154,400 mi

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. *TR

Nov 18, 2012 Power Train 154,400 mi

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. *TR

Nov 18, 2012 Visibility 154,400 mi

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. *TR

Nov 18, 2012 Engine 154,400 mi

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. *TR

Nov 18, 2012 Power Train 154,400 mi

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. *TR

Oct 31, 2012 Power Train 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE REVERSE DRUM WOULD HAVE TO...

Oct 31, 2012 Power Train 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE REVERSE DRUM WOULD HAVE TO...

Oct 18, 2012 Tires 198,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER A POT HOLE AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED HAPHAZARDLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V223000 (AIR BAGS: SIDE WINDOW) BUT WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE RECALL W...

Oct 18, 2012 Air Bags 198,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER A POT HOLE AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED HAPHAZARDLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V223000 (AIR BAGS: SIDE WINDOW) BUT WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE RECALL W...

Oct 18, 2012 Tires 198,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER A POT HOLE AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED HAPHAZARDLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V223000 (AIR BAGS: SIDE WINDOW) BUT WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE RECALL W...

Oct 18, 2012 Air Bags 198,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER A POT HOLE AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED HAPHAZARDLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V223000 (AIR BAGS: SIDE WINDOW) BUT WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE RECALL W...

Aug 22, 2012 Power Train 142,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THERE WAS NO REVERSE GEAR. I PUSHED THE CAR, MYSELF. PLEASE RECALL THIS CAR. I READ ABOUT ALL OF THE OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A DANGER TO THE OWNERS AND EVERYONE AROUND THE VEHICLE. NOT TO MENTION, THIS IS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE ...

Aug 22, 2012 Power Train 142,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THERE WAS NO REVERSE GEAR. I PUSHED THE CAR, MYSELF. PLEASE RECALL THIS CAR. I READ ABOUT ALL OF THE OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A DANGER TO THE OWNERS AND EVERYONE AROUND THE VEHICLE. NOT TO MENTION, THIS IS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE ...

May 18, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 104,000 mi

ALL PASSENGER DOORS FAIL TO OPEN (EVEN MANUALLY) DUE TO A FAULTY GM5 (COMPUTER) OR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR RESULTING IN A HAZARD IF THERE WERE TO BE A FIRE OR ACCIDENT. *TR

May 18, 2012 Structure 104,000 mi

ALL PASSENGER DOORS FAIL TO OPEN (EVEN MANUALLY) DUE TO A FAULTY GM5 (COMPUTER) OR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR RESULTING IN A HAZARD IF THERE WERE TO BE A FIRE OR ACCIDENT. *TR

May 18, 2012 Power Train 88,112 mi

PICKING MY SON UP FROM SCHOOL AND NO REVERSE. NO INDICATIONS ANYTHING WRONG PUT INTO REVERSE ACTS LIKE ITS IN NEUTRAL. ABSOLUTELY NO REVERSE. DROVE HOME AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP. WENT ONLINE AND SHOCKED TO SEE THE NUMBER OF NO REVERSE FAILURE ONLINE. THE NO REVERSE ORG IN 2009 IS N...

May 18, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 104,000 mi

ALL PASSENGER DOORS FAIL TO OPEN (EVEN MANUALLY) DUE TO A FAULTY GM5 (COMPUTER) OR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR RESULTING IN A HAZARD IF THERE WERE TO BE A FIRE OR ACCIDENT. *TR

May 18, 2012 Structure 104,000 mi

ALL PASSENGER DOORS FAIL TO OPEN (EVEN MANUALLY) DUE TO A FAULTY GM5 (COMPUTER) OR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR RESULTING IN A HAZARD IF THERE WERE TO BE A FIRE OR ACCIDENT. *TR

May 18, 2012 Power Train 88,112 mi

PICKING MY SON UP FROM SCHOOL AND NO REVERSE. NO INDICATIONS ANYTHING WRONG PUT INTO REVERSE ACTS LIKE ITS IN NEUTRAL. ABSOLUTELY NO REVERSE. DROVE HOME AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP. WENT ONLINE AND SHOCKED TO SEE THE NUMBER OF NO REVERSE FAILURE ONLINE. THE NO REVERSE ORG IN 2009 IS N...

Apr 17, 2012 Power Train 126,598 mi

I WAS PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL AROUND 4:30PM ON APRIL 17, 2012 AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPOT...THE CAR HAD NO POWER. THE TRANSMISSION JUST REVVED UP LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO BACK UP. I THOUGHT MAYBE I HAD IT IN THE WRONG GEAR B...

Apr 17, 2012 Power Train 126,598 mi

I WAS PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL AROUND 4:30PM ON APRIL 17, 2012 AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPOT...THE CAR HAD NO POWER. THE TRANSMISSION JUST REVVED UP LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO BACK UP. I THOUGHT MAYBE I HAD IT IN THE WRONG GEAR B...

Jan 23, 2012 Suspension 121,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS REPLACED AND A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPLETED AT A BMW SERVICE DEALERSHIP IN TYLER, TX, APPARENTLY THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN) FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC), BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. ...

Jan 23, 2012 Steering 121,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS REPLACED AND A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPLETED AT A BMW SERVICE DEALERSHIP IN TYLER, TX, APPARENTLY THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN) FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC), BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. ...

Jan 23, 2012 Electrical System 121,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS REPLACED AND A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPLETED AT A BMW SERVICE DEALERSHIP IN TYLER, TX, APPARENTLY THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN) FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC), BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. ...

Jan 23, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 121,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS REPLACED AND A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPLETED AT A BMW SERVICE DEALERSHIP IN TYLER, TX, APPARENTLY THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN) FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC), BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. ...

Jan 23, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 121,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS REPLACED AND A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPLETED AT A BMW SERVICE DEALERSHIP IN TYLER, TX, APPARENTLY THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN) FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC), BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. ...

Jan 23, 2012 Suspension 121,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS REPLACED AND A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPLETED AT A BMW SERVICE DEALERSHIP IN TYLER, TX, APPARENTLY THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN) FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC), BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. ...

Jan 23, 2012 Steering 121,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS REPLACED AND A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPLETED AT A BMW SERVICE DEALERSHIP IN TYLER, TX, APPARENTLY THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN) FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC), BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. ...

Jan 23, 2012 Electrical System 121,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS REPLACED AND A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPLETED AT A BMW SERVICE DEALERSHIP IN TYLER, TX, APPARENTLY THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN) FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC), BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. ...

Jan 23, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 121,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS REPLACED AND A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPLETED AT A BMW SERVICE DEALERSHIP IN TYLER, TX, APPARENTLY THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN) FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC), BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. ...

Jan 23, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 121,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS REPLACED AND A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPLETED AT A BMW SERVICE DEALERSHIP IN TYLER, TX, APPARENTLY THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN) FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC), BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. ...

Jan 9, 2012 Power Train 134,565 mi

THE CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE. WENT TO LEAVE A FRIENDS HOUSE AND IT WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE. HAD TO BE PUSHED BACKWARDS, PUT INTO DRIVE AND FORWARD GEARS WORKED FINE. DROVE ABOUT 11 MILES, STOPPED AND PUT IT IN REVERSE, AND IT WORKED. COUPLE DAYS LATER I WENT TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, AND REVERSE...

Jan 9, 2012 Power Train 134,565 mi

THE CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE. WENT TO LEAVE A FRIENDS HOUSE AND IT WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE. HAD TO BE PUSHED BACKWARDS, PUT INTO DRIVE AND FORWARD GEARS WORKED FINE. DROVE ABOUT 11 MILES, STOPPED AND PUT IT IN REVERSE, AND IT WORKED. COUPLE DAYS LATER I WENT TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, AND REVERSE...

Jan 3, 2012 Power Train 86,500 mi

THE REVERSE GEAR DOES NOT WORK THIS MORNING WHEN I TRIED TO BACK THE CAR FROM THE PARKING LOT. THE FORWARD GEAR IS GOOD THOUGH. MY CAR HAS A DUAL TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jan 3, 2012 Power Train 86,500 mi

THE REVERSE GEAR DOES NOT WORK THIS MORNING WHEN I TRIED TO BACK THE CAR FROM THE PARKING LOT. THE FORWARD GEAR IS GOOD THOUGH. MY CAR HAS A DUAL TRANSMISSION. *TR

Dec 28, 2011 Power Train 120,000 mi

I HAVE A BMW 323I AND THE REVERSE WENT OUT. LOOKS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL. I AM DUMBFOUNDED THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PIECE OF S#!% TRANSMISSION. BMW HAS LOST ME AS A CUSTOMER, SINCE THEY DON'T STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT WHEN SO MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE S...

Dec 28, 2011 Power Train 120,000 mi

I HAVE A BMW 323I AND THE REVERSE WENT OUT. LOOKS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL. I AM DUMBFOUNDED THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PIECE OF S#!% TRANSMISSION. BMW HAS LOST ME AS A CUSTOMER, SINCE THEY DON'T STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT WHEN SO MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE S...

Dec 23, 2011 Power Train

2000 BMW 323I. CONSUMER STATES REVERSE GEAR DOES NOT ENGAGE *TGW

Dec 23, 2011 Power Train

2000 BMW 323I. CONSUMER STATES REVERSE GEAR DOES NOT ENGAGE *TGW

Oct 31, 2011 Power Train 144,123 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I THAT ALL OF A. SUDDEN WON'T ENGAGE REVERSE. I WAS READING ON PINE AND SAW. I WASN'T THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE. I CALLED NORTH HOUSTON BMW AND THEY SAID I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I WAS LOOKING AT ABOUT $6000 FOR THE TRANSMISSION. I'M VERY UPSET AND WANT TO KNOW IF BMW RECAL...

Oct 31, 2011 Power Train 144,123 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I THAT ALL OF A. SUDDEN WON'T ENGAGE REVERSE. I WAS READING ON PINE AND SAW. I WASN'T THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE. I CALLED NORTH HOUSTON BMW AND THEY SAID I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I WAS LOOKING AT ABOUT $6000 FOR THE TRANSMISSION. I'M VERY UPSET AND WANT TO KNOW IF BMW RECAL...

Oct 29, 2011 Tires 99,301 mi

FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GT TIRE FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM INTERIOR SIDEWALL. TIRE WAS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD AND HAD LOGGED FEWER THAN 20,000 MILES. TIRE DAMAGE OCCURRED ON SHORT TRIP (<5 MILES) AND DRIVER RECOGNIZED THAT THE TIRE WAS DAMAGED BEFORE DRIVING THE CA...

Oct 29, 2011 Tires 99,301 mi

FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GT TIRE FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM INTERIOR SIDEWALL. TIRE WAS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD AND HAD LOGGED FEWER THAN 20,000 MILES. TIRE DAMAGE OCCURRED ON SHORT TRIP (<5 MILES) AND DRIVER RECOGNIZED THAT THE TIRE WAS DAMAGED BEFORE DRIVING THE CA...

Oct 10, 2011 Power Train

MY 323I HAS THE REVERSE GEAR IS BROKEN..... FOUND THIS FROM NOREVERSE.ORG. COST ME 3K TO FIX. *KB

Oct 10, 2011 Power Train

MY 323I HAS THE REVERSE GEAR IS BROKEN..... FOUND THIS FROM NOREVERSE.ORG. COST ME 3K TO FIX. *KB

Oct 4, 2011 Electrical System

THE DOOR LOCKS OF MY CAR ARE ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VIA REMOTE AND A BUTTON ON MY CENTER CONSOLE. THE GM5 DOOR LOCKING MODULE HAS INTERMITTENT ISSUES, ONE OF WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILE YOU ARE IN THE VEHICLE. IN AN EMERGENCY OR ACCIDENT ONE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXI...

Oct 4, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DOOR LOCKS OF MY CAR ARE ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VIA REMOTE AND A BUTTON ON MY CENTER CONSOLE. THE GM5 DOOR LOCKING MODULE HAS INTERMITTENT ISSUES, ONE OF WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILE YOU ARE IN THE VEHICLE. IN AN EMERGENCY OR ACCIDENT ONE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXI...

Oct 4, 2011 Electrical System

THE DOOR LOCKS OF MY CAR ARE ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VIA REMOTE AND A BUTTON ON MY CENTER CONSOLE. THE GM5 DOOR LOCKING MODULE HAS INTERMITTENT ISSUES, ONE OF WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILE YOU ARE IN THE VEHICLE. IN AN EMERGENCY OR ACCIDENT ONE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXI...

Oct 4, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DOOR LOCKS OF MY CAR ARE ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VIA REMOTE AND A BUTTON ON MY CENTER CONSOLE. THE GM5 DOOR LOCKING MODULE HAS INTERMITTENT ISSUES, ONE OF WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILE YOU ARE IN THE VEHICLE. IN AN EMERGENCY OR ACCIDENT ONE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXI...

Aug 9, 2011 Structure 140,000 mi

REAR SUBFRAME BEGINNING TO TEAR. COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN NOTED HERE BEFORE. *TR

Aug 9, 2011 Structure 140,000 mi

REAR SUBFRAME BEGINNING TO TEAR. COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN NOTED HERE BEFORE. *TR

Jul 23, 2011 Structure 204,000 mi

BMW E46 SUBFRAMES ARE MADE WITH A DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. OVER TIME THE SUBFRAME CRACKS. MINE HAS CRACKED. *TR

Jul 23, 2011 Structure 204,000 mi

BMW E46 SUBFRAMES ARE MADE WITH A DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. OVER TIME THE SUBFRAME CRACKS. MINE HAS CRACKED. *TR

Jul 19, 2011 Power Train 111,000 mi

WITH NO WARNING,NO INDICATION ON DASH, NO PREVIOUS PROBLEM, CAR WOULD NOT BACK UP, FORTUNATELY, I WAS IN MY OWN DRIVEWAY AND NOT IN A PRECARIOUS SITUATION. 2000 323I AUTOMATIC TRANS 100000+ MI DEALER SERVICED SINCE NEW, "LIFETIME FLUID" NO WAY TO CHECK FLUID LEVEL, DEALER SAYS"FLUID LOW CLUTCHES BU...

Jul 19, 2011 Power Train 111,000 mi

WITH NO WARNING,NO INDICATION ON DASH, NO PREVIOUS PROBLEM, CAR WOULD NOT BACK UP, FORTUNATELY, I WAS IN MY OWN DRIVEWAY AND NOT IN A PRECARIOUS SITUATION. 2000 323I AUTOMATIC TRANS 100000+ MI DEALER SERVICED SINCE NEW, "LIFETIME FLUID" NO WAY TO CHECK FLUID LEVEL, DEALER SAYS"FLUID LOW CLUTCHES BU...

Jul 18, 2011 Power Train 62,155 mi

JUST YESTERDAY MY REVERSE WENT OUT ON MY WIFE'S 2000 BMW 323I WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER DOING A BIT OF RESEARCH I AM SHOCKED TO FIND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR BMW'S OF THIS ERA. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 62,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN CARED FOR EXTREMELY WELL. I WAS ALSO SHOCKED BY THE AMOUNT OF CO...

Jul 18, 2011 Power Train 62,155 mi

JUST YESTERDAY MY REVERSE WENT OUT ON MY WIFE'S 2000 BMW 323I WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER DOING A BIT OF RESEARCH I AM SHOCKED TO FIND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR BMW'S OF THIS ERA. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 62,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN CARED FOR EXTREMELY WELL. I WAS ALSO SHOCKED BY THE AMOUNT OF CO...

Jun 21, 2011 Power Train 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323CI(NA). THE CONTACT STATED THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000.

Jun 21, 2011 Power Train 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323CI(NA). THE CONTACT STATED THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000.

Jun 7, 2011 Suspension 234,000 mi

HEARD LOUD NOISES COMING FROM REAR END OF VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION BY REPAIR FACILITY IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE SUBFRAME MOUNT HAD PULLED AWAY FROM THE BODY, A LARGE TEAR IS PRESENT IN THE BODY PANEL ON EITHER SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT. REPAIR FACILITY INDICATED THE RISK IS THAT...

Jun 7, 2011 Structure 234,000 mi

HEARD LOUD NOISES COMING FROM REAR END OF VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION BY REPAIR FACILITY IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE SUBFRAME MOUNT HAD PULLED AWAY FROM THE BODY, A LARGE TEAR IS PRESENT IN THE BODY PANEL ON EITHER SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT. REPAIR FACILITY INDICATED THE RISK IS THAT...

Jun 7, 2011 Suspension 234,000 mi

HEARD LOUD NOISES COMING FROM REAR END OF VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION BY REPAIR FACILITY IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE SUBFRAME MOUNT HAD PULLED AWAY FROM THE BODY, A LARGE TEAR IS PRESENT IN THE BODY PANEL ON EITHER SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT. REPAIR FACILITY INDICATED THE RISK IS THAT...

Jun 7, 2011 Structure 234,000 mi

HEARD LOUD NOISES COMING FROM REAR END OF VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION BY REPAIR FACILITY IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE SUBFRAME MOUNT HAD PULLED AWAY FROM THE BODY, A LARGE TEAR IS PRESENT IN THE BODY PANEL ON EITHER SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT. REPAIR FACILITY INDICATED THE RISK IS THAT...

May 19, 2011 Power Train 55,134 mi

BMW 323I 2000 AT 55TOU MILES SUDDENLY IT WILL NOT REVERSE TO MY GARAGE. I RESEARCH THE INTERNET AND FOUND OUT THERE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF NO REVERSE IN THEIR BMW. I CALLED THE BMW EXECUTIVE OFFICE IN NEW JERSEY [XXX]BUT NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. I ALSO MENTIONED HUNDREDS OF UNHAPPY PEO...

May 19, 2011 Power Train 55,134 mi

BMW 323I 2000 AT 55TOU MILES SUDDENLY IT WILL NOT REVERSE TO MY GARAGE. I RESEARCH THE INTERNET AND FOUND OUT THERE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF NO REVERSE IN THEIR BMW. I CALLED THE BMW EXECUTIVE OFFICE IN NEW JERSEY [XXX]BUT NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. I ALSO MENTIONED HUNDREDS OF UNHAPPY PEO...

May 10, 2011 Power Train 111,000 mi

ONE DAY I WAS LEAVING TARGET TO TAKE MY SON TO HIS DR. APPT. AND MY CAR WOULD NOT REVERSE. REVERSE ACTED AS A NEUTRAL. IT WAS ONLY ME AND MY SON I HAD TO ASK SOMEONE TO PUSH ME BACKWARDS. EMBARRASSING!!!!! AFTER THAT I DIDN'T HAVE THE PROBLEM AGAIN UNTIL A FEW WEEKS LATER AND NOW IT IS NON STOP. ITS...

May 10, 2011 Power Train 111,000 mi

ONE DAY I WAS LEAVING TARGET TO TAKE MY SON TO HIS DR. APPT. AND MY CAR WOULD NOT REVERSE. REVERSE ACTED AS A NEUTRAL. IT WAS ONLY ME AND MY SON I HAD TO ASK SOMEONE TO PUSH ME BACKWARDS. EMBARRASSING!!!!! AFTER THAT I DIDN'T HAVE THE PROBLEM AGAIN UNTIL A FEW WEEKS LATER AND NOW IT IS NON STOP. ITS...

May 8, 2011 Structure 170,000 mi

HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT MY SUBFRAME IS FAILING ON THE REAR END OF MY BMW. HE PULLED A REPORT SAYING THAT A LAWSUIT HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST BMW BUT NO RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED (I.E, A 'SILENT' RECALL). HIS WORDS: "MAN YOU'RE TOTALLY SCREWED." MY READING OF THE LAWSUIT IS THAT THERE WAS...

May 8, 2011 Structure 170,000 mi

HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT MY SUBFRAME IS FAILING ON THE REAR END OF MY BMW. HE PULLED A REPORT SAYING THAT A LAWSUIT HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST BMW BUT NO RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED (I.E, A 'SILENT' RECALL). HIS WORDS: "MAN YOU'RE TOTALLY SCREWED." MY READING OF THE LAWSUIT IS THAT THERE WAS...

Apr 29, 2011 Power Train 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323CI AND THE REVERSE GEAR STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN. SOMETIMES IT COMES BACK AND STARTS WORKING AGAIN, BUT THEN IT STOPS WORKING AGAIN. I WENT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST ABOUT $3000. BMW SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THAT I NEEDED A NE...

Apr 29, 2011 Power Train 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323CI AND THE REVERSE GEAR STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN. SOMETIMES IT COMES BACK AND STARTS WORKING AGAIN, BUT THEN IT STOPS WORKING AGAIN. I WENT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST ABOUT $3000. BMW SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THAT I NEEDED A NE...

Mar 31, 2011 Power Train 138,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FURTHER BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE STOPPED RESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ROLLED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND UPON RESTART THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE...

Mar 31, 2011 Power Train 138,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FURTHER BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE STOPPED RESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ROLLED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND UPON RESTART THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE...

Mar 19, 2011 Power Train 97,376 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 BMW 323I ON TUESDAY MARCH 14 FROM A PRIVATE OWNER WHO HAD METICULOUS RECORDS OF MAINTENANCE AND VEHICLE ONLY HAD 97K MILES. TWO DAYS LATER, THE "REVERSE" WENT OUT BUT THE OTHER GEARS WERE FINE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC AND SAID THAT I WOULD BE NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE...

Mar 19, 2011 Power Train 97,376 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 BMW 323I ON TUESDAY MARCH 14 FROM A PRIVATE OWNER WHO HAD METICULOUS RECORDS OF MAINTENANCE AND VEHICLE ONLY HAD 97K MILES. TWO DAYS LATER, THE "REVERSE" WENT OUT BUT THE OTHER GEARS WERE FINE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC AND SAID THAT I WOULD BE NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE...

Mar 15, 2011 Power Train 90,000 mi

BMW 2000 323I. THE REVERSE WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING. WHAT THE HECK? HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN IN MASS WITH NO RECALL FROM BMW. HOW HAVE THEY GOTTEN AWAY WITH THIS IN THE USA? *TR

Mar 15, 2011 Power Train 90,000 mi

BMW 2000 323I. THE REVERSE WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING. WHAT THE HECK? HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN IN MASS WITH NO RECALL FROM BMW. HOW HAVE THEY GOTTEN AWAY WITH THIS IN THE USA? *TR

Mar 10, 2011 Power Train 138,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED GOING INTO REVERSE. FORWARD GEARS WORK FINE. *TR

Mar 10, 2011 Power Train 138,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED GOING INTO REVERSE. FORWARD GEARS WORK FINE. *TR

Mar 7, 2011 Power Train 98,500 mi

NO REVERSE, TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE REVERSE GEAR. *TR

Mar 7, 2011 Power Train 98,500 mi

NO REVERSE, TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE REVERSE GEAR. *TR

Mar 6, 2011 Power Train

MY 2000 323I BMW WON'T GO INTO REVERSE. *TR

Mar 6, 2011 Power Train

MY 2000 323I BMW WON'T GO INTO REVERSE. *TR

Feb 12, 2011 Power Train 140,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 323I W/140K MILES. I PULLED INTO A CONVENIENCE STORE (HEAD IN). UPON LEAVING, I PUT MY CAR INTO REVERSE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I THOUGHT MAYBE I ACCIDENTALLY PUT IT IN NEUTRAL, BUT NO. SO I PUT IT BACK INTO PARK, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND REMOVED THE KEY. I TRIED AGAIN WITH THE SAME RE...

Feb 12, 2011 Power Train 140,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 323I W/140K MILES. I PULLED INTO A CONVENIENCE STORE (HEAD IN). UPON LEAVING, I PUT MY CAR INTO REVERSE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I THOUGHT MAYBE I ACCIDENTALLY PUT IT IN NEUTRAL, BUT NO. SO I PUT IT BACK INTO PARK, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND REMOVED THE KEY. I TRIED AGAIN WITH THE SAME RE...

Jan 19, 2011 Power Train 89,528 mi

REVERSE STOPS WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. *TR

Jan 19, 2011 Power Train 89,528 mi

REVERSE STOPS WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. *TR

Jan 14, 2011 Structure 65,000 mi

2000 BMW 323 4 DOOR SEDAN INSIDE FABRIC SEPARATING FROM WINDSHIELD COLUMN FRAME, FRONT AND BACK WINDSHIELDS. GLUE IS DEFECTIVE AND BMW WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR. IF FABRIC CONTINUES TO LIFT OFF WILL OBSTRUCT VIEW WHEN DRIVING CAUSING A HAZARDOUS SITUATION. *TR

Jan 14, 2011 Structure 65,000 mi

2000 BMW 323 4 DOOR SEDAN INSIDE FABRIC SEPARATING FROM WINDSHIELD COLUMN FRAME, FRONT AND BACK WINDSHIELDS. GLUE IS DEFECTIVE AND BMW WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR. IF FABRIC CONTINUES TO LIFT OFF WILL OBSTRUCT VIEW WHEN DRIVING CAUSING A HAZARDOUS SITUATION. *TR

Dec 9, 2010 Power Train 50,000 mi

WE BROUGHT OUR DAUGHTER A 2000 323I BMW, A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR THE CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THIS WAS A GIFT AND OUR DAUGHTER WAS SO HAPPY, WE SPENT A GOOD AMOUNT OF MONEY ON THIS CAR, IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, ONLY HAS 50K MILES AND WAS GARAGE KEPT AND WAS NEVER DROVE IN T...

Dec 9, 2010 Power Train 50,000 mi

WE BROUGHT OUR DAUGHTER A 2000 323I BMW, A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR THE CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THIS WAS A GIFT AND OUR DAUGHTER WAS SO HAPPY, WE SPENT A GOOD AMOUNT OF MONEY ON THIS CAR, IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, ONLY HAS 50K MILES AND WAS GARAGE KEPT AND WAS NEVER DROVE IN T...

Dec 7, 2010 Power Train 155,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAS AN 2000 BMW 323I, SHE GOT INTO IT TO GO TO CLASS AND IT WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. I KNOW THIS IS NOT NEW, JUST THAT THE NHTSA AND BMW ARE ACTING AS THOUGH IT HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. IT IS SHOCKING HOW MANY TIMES THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. *TR

Dec 7, 2010 Power Train 155,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAS AN 2000 BMW 323I, SHE GOT INTO IT TO GO TO CLASS AND IT WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. I KNOW THIS IS NOT NEW, JUST THAT THE NHTSA AND BMW ARE ACTING AS THOUGH IT HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. IT IS SHOCKING HOW MANY TIMES THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. *TR

Nov 28, 2010 Power Train 170,139 mi

BMW 323I SPORTS WAGON IS NOT GOING TO REVERE.THIS CAR HAS INFAMOUS ZF5HP-19 TRANSMISSION FAIL ON THE WAY TO COLLEGE.THE CAR IS 2 MONTH OLD. *TR

Nov 28, 2010 Power Train 170,139 mi

BMW 323I SPORTS WAGON IS NOT GOING TO REVERE.THIS CAR HAS INFAMOUS ZF5HP-19 TRANSMISSION FAIL ON THE WAY TO COLLEGE.THE CAR IS 2 MONTH OLD. *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Structure

SOMETIMES THE DOORS ON MY 2000 BMW 323I WILL NOT UNLOCK AND WHEN I USE THE KEY TO UNLOCK THE DOOR IT WILL ONLY OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE UNLOCK BUTTON DOESN'T WORK AND PULLING THE DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK EITHER. PASSENGERS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND IN CA...

Oct 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

SOMETIMES THE DOORS ON MY 2000 BMW 323I WILL NOT UNLOCK AND WHEN I USE THE KEY TO UNLOCK THE DOOR IT WILL ONLY OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE UNLOCK BUTTON DOESN'T WORK AND PULLING THE DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK EITHER. PASSENGERS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND IN CA...

Oct 14, 2010 Power Train 155,967 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I AT TIMES WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 155,000 MILES. I DID TAKE IT FOR REPAIR AND WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF ABOUT $5000 TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION. WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I HAVE SEEN WITH THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS BMW SHOULD DEFINITELY DO A R...

Oct 14, 2010 Structure

SOMETIMES THE DOORS ON MY 2000 BMW 323I WILL NOT UNLOCK AND WHEN I USE THE KEY TO UNLOCK THE DOOR IT WILL ONLY OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE UNLOCK BUTTON DOESN'T WORK AND PULLING THE DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK EITHER. PASSENGERS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND IN CA...

Oct 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

SOMETIMES THE DOORS ON MY 2000 BMW 323I WILL NOT UNLOCK AND WHEN I USE THE KEY TO UNLOCK THE DOOR IT WILL ONLY OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE UNLOCK BUTTON DOESN'T WORK AND PULLING THE DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK EITHER. PASSENGERS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND IN CA...

Oct 14, 2010 Power Train 155,967 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I AT TIMES WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 155,000 MILES. I DID TAKE IT FOR REPAIR AND WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF ABOUT $5000 TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION. WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I HAVE SEEN WITH THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS BMW SHOULD DEFINITELY DO A R...

Sep 5, 2010 Power Train 109,156 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF 2000 BMW 323I WITH 109K MILES. ONE FINE DAY THE REVERSE GEAR ON THE CAR JUST STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR NOISE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP WHO DID THE DIAGNOSTIC AND TOLD ME THERE'S A TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND THAT THE NEW TRANSMISSION WILL COST $5,880....

Sep 5, 2010 Power Train 109,156 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF 2000 BMW 323I WITH 109K MILES. ONE FINE DAY THE REVERSE GEAR ON THE CAR JUST STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR NOISE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP WHO DID THE DIAGNOSTIC AND TOLD ME THERE'S A TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND THAT THE NEW TRANSMISSION WILL COST $5,880....

Aug 25, 2010 Power Train

THE REVERSE IN MY 2000 BMW 323I DOESN'T WORK AS OFTEN AS IT SHOULD...MY YOUNGER SISTERS HAD TO HELP ME PUSH IT OR IT WOULD OF HIT ANOTHER CAR BESIDE IT... THERE ARE MILLIONS OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM SO EVEN IF THE CAR IS MAINTAINED CORRECTLY IT STILL GETS MESSED UP.... BMW OUT SOURCED ...

Aug 25, 2010 Power Train

THE REVERSE IN MY 2000 BMW 323I DOESN'T WORK AS OFTEN AS IT SHOULD...MY YOUNGER SISTERS HAD TO HELP ME PUSH IT OR IT WOULD OF HIT ANOTHER CAR BESIDE IT... THERE ARE MILLIONS OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM SO EVEN IF THE CAR IS MAINTAINED CORRECTLY IT STILL GETS MESSED UP.... BMW OUT SOURCED ...

Aug 1, 2010 Power Train 99,365 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I. ON FEBRUARY 2010, ONE MORNING I WORK UP TO GO TO WORK. I TRIED TO BACK MY CAR PUT FROM MY DRIVE WAY BUT MY CAR DID NOT WANT TO REVERSE. THE CAR JUST STAYED LIKE IF IT WAS ON NEUTRAL. I GAVE IT SOME GAS AND ALL I HEAD WAS JUST THE ENGINE REVVING, BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT REVERSE....

Aug 1, 2010 Power Train 99,365 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I. ON FEBRUARY 2010, ONE MORNING I WORK UP TO GO TO WORK. I TRIED TO BACK MY CAR PUT FROM MY DRIVE WAY BUT MY CAR DID NOT WANT TO REVERSE. THE CAR JUST STAYED LIKE IF IT WAS ON NEUTRAL. I GAVE IT SOME GAS AND ALL I HEAD WAS JUST THE ENGINE REVVING, BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT REVERSE....

Jul 28, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 323I BMW WITH ABOUT 120K MILES. I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE. I HAD DRIVEN ABOUT 40 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY AND THEN PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT. I PARKED MY CAR AND WHEN I TRIED TO REVERSE TO STRAIGHTEN MY PARKING MY CAR WOULD NOT REVERSE. WHEN I PUT IT IN REV...

Jul 28, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 323I BMW WITH ABOUT 120K MILES. I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE. I HAD DRIVEN ABOUT 40 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY AND THEN PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT. I PARKED MY CAR AND WHEN I TRIED TO REVERSE TO STRAIGHTEN MY PARKING MY CAR WOULD NOT REVERSE. WHEN I PUT IT IN REV...

Jun 30, 2010 Power Train 195,000 mi

I WENT OUT TO LEAVE THE OFFICE AND STARTED THE CAR PUT IT IN REVERSE...NOTHING. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL. HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED...THE TRANSMISSION IS A5S325Z. MUST BE REPLACED. *TR

Jun 30, 2010 Power Train 195,000 mi

I WENT OUT TO LEAVE THE OFFICE AND STARTED THE CAR PUT IT IN REVERSE...NOTHING. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL. HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED...THE TRANSMISSION IS A5S325Z. MUST BE REPLACED. *TR

Jun 24, 2010 Power Train 159,122 mi

I HAVE A 2000 323 BMW AND ALL OF SUDDEN MY REVERSE STOP WORKING FOR NO REASON AT ALL I BEEN UP TO DATE WITH MY TAKING CARE OF IT AND ONE DAY IT JUST STOP WORKING, EVEN THOUGH SOMETIMES IT DOES GO REVERSE AND SOMETIMES IT JUST DOESN'T DO NOTHING, I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING TO TRY TO CORRECT IT BECAUSE S...

Jun 24, 2010 Power Train 159,122 mi

I HAVE A 2000 323 BMW AND ALL OF SUDDEN MY REVERSE STOP WORKING FOR NO REASON AT ALL I BEEN UP TO DATE WITH MY TAKING CARE OF IT AND ONE DAY IT JUST STOP WORKING, EVEN THOUGH SOMETIMES IT DOES GO REVERSE AND SOMETIMES IT JUST DOESN'T DO NOTHING, I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING TO TRY TO CORRECT IT BECAUSE S...

Jun 14, 2010 Power Train 171,666 mi

BMW 323 CIC CONVERTIBLE SIMPLY STOPPED GOING IN REVERSE THIS AFTERNOON. *TR

Jun 14, 2010 Power Train 171,666 mi

BMW 323 CIC CONVERTIBLE SIMPLY STOPPED GOING IN REVERSE THIS AFTERNOON. *TR

Jun 2, 2010 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON MAY 12, 2008 WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED CAUSING HER TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD. THE AIR BAGS WERE PLACED AND. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE F...

Jun 2, 2010 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON MAY 12, 2008 WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED CAUSING HER TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD. THE AIR BAGS WERE PLACED AND. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE F...

May 10, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, REVERSE GEAR ON MY 2000 BMW 323I WOULD NOT WORK - NO NOISE, NO WARNING. FORWARDS GEARS ALL WORK FINE. *TR

May 10, 2010 Air Bags 146,000 mi

SLID INTO A CURB AFTER HITTING LOOSE GRAVEL ON A CORNER - BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS BLEW. CAR STILL COMPLETELY DRIVABLE OTHER THAN A MESSED UP MESSED UP TIRE AND A CURBED RIM. *TR

May 10, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, REVERSE GEAR ON MY 2000 BMW 323I WOULD NOT WORK - NO NOISE, NO WARNING. FORWARDS GEARS ALL WORK FINE. *TR

May 10, 2010 Air Bags 146,000 mi

SLID INTO A CURB AFTER HITTING LOOSE GRAVEL ON A CORNER - BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS BLEW. CAR STILL COMPLETELY DRIVABLE OTHER THAN A MESSED UP MESSED UP TIRE AND A CURBED RIM. *TR

May 5, 2010 Structure 135,000 mi

MY SUBFRAME IS DAMAGE UNDERNEATH THE REAR CARRIER. I NOTICED WHEN I WAS DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD KNOCK IN THE BACK. IT SOUNDED SO BAD I WENT INTO AN AUTO SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THEY SAID IT WAS A RECALL AND TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. SO I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT A RECALL BUT A...

May 5, 2010 Structure 135,000 mi

MY SUBFRAME IS DAMAGE UNDERNEATH THE REAR CARRIER. I NOTICED WHEN I WAS DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD KNOCK IN THE BACK. IT SOUNDED SO BAD I WENT INTO AN AUTO SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THEY SAID IT WAS A RECALL AND TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. SO I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT A RECALL BUT A...

Apr 29, 2010 Power Train 158,000 mi

I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH MY 2000 BMW 323I SEDAN E46, ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE REVERSE ALL OF A SUDDEN GOES OUT, NO NOISE, NO WARNING, IT JUST DOESN'T CLUTCH REVERSE IN THE CLUTCH BOX. LUCKILY I'VE BEEN ONLY IN A PARK IDOL POSITION. I WOULD HAVE TO PUSH MY CAR TO BACK OUT AND IT'S REALLY FRUSTRATING. A...

Apr 29, 2010 Power Train 142,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. *TR

Apr 29, 2010 Fuel System, Other 55 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I THE CAR SUDDENLY DE ACCELERATE IN HIGHWAY SPEED THIS ALREADY HAPPENS TWICE THE CAR IS ALREADY IN THE SERVICE TWICE AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE SENSOR COST $800. THIS MONTH HAPPEN AGAIN WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM WORK IN THE FREEWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY DE ACCELERATE AND ALMOST GOT...

Apr 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 55 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I THE CAR SUDDENLY DE ACCELERATE IN HIGHWAY SPEED THIS ALREADY HAPPENS TWICE THE CAR IS ALREADY IN THE SERVICE TWICE AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE SENSOR COST $800. THIS MONTH HAPPEN AGAIN WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM WORK IN THE FREEWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY DE ACCELERATE AND ALMOST GOT...

Apr 29, 2010 Power Train 158,000 mi

I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH MY 2000 BMW 323I SEDAN E46, ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE REVERSE ALL OF A SUDDEN GOES OUT, NO NOISE, NO WARNING, IT JUST DOESN'T CLUTCH REVERSE IN THE CLUTCH BOX. LUCKILY I'VE BEEN ONLY IN A PARK IDOL POSITION. I WOULD HAVE TO PUSH MY CAR TO BACK OUT AND IT'S REALLY FRUSTRATING. A...

Apr 29, 2010 Power Train 142,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. *TR

Apr 29, 2010 Fuel System, Other 55 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I THE CAR SUDDENLY DE ACCELERATE IN HIGHWAY SPEED THIS ALREADY HAPPENS TWICE THE CAR IS ALREADY IN THE SERVICE TWICE AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE SENSOR COST $800. THIS MONTH HAPPEN AGAIN WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM WORK IN THE FREEWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY DE ACCELERATE AND ALMOST GOT...

Apr 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 55 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I THE CAR SUDDENLY DE ACCELERATE IN HIGHWAY SPEED THIS ALREADY HAPPENS TWICE THE CAR IS ALREADY IN THE SERVICE TWICE AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE SENSOR COST $800. THIS MONTH HAPPEN AGAIN WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM WORK IN THE FREEWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY DE ACCELERATE AND ALMOST GOT...

Apr 13, 2010 Power Train 62,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 BMW 323I. TODAY THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED GOING INTO REVERSE. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING, NO PRIOR FAILURES, NO SLIPPING, ETC. I GOT TO WORK, ATTEMPTED TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPOT, AND THE ENGINE JUST REVVED - NO MOVEMENT. LOOKS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM. THE REPAIR WILL REQUIRE A NEW TRANSM...

Apr 13, 2010 Power Train 62,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 BMW 323I. TODAY THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED GOING INTO REVERSE. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING, NO PRIOR FAILURES, NO SLIPPING, ETC. I GOT TO WORK, ATTEMPTED TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPOT, AND THE ENGINE JUST REVVED - NO MOVEMENT. LOOKS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM. THE REPAIR WILL REQUIRE A NEW TRANSM...

Apr 12, 2010 Power Train 130,000 mi

CAR WAS RUNNING FINE THEN REVERSE JUST STOPPED WORKING. CAR CAN GO FORWARD BUT NO LONGER HAS REVERSE. MY MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE CAR AND I WAS TOLD IT HAS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO HE MADE ME AWARE THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS OF COMPLAINTS AND LAWSUITS ON BMW DUE TO THIS SAME PROBLEM. BMW SHOULD HAVE A...

Apr 12, 2010 Power Train 130,000 mi

CAR WAS RUNNING FINE THEN REVERSE JUST STOPPED WORKING. CAR CAN GO FORWARD BUT NO LONGER HAS REVERSE. MY MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE CAR AND I WAS TOLD IT HAS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO HE MADE ME AWARE THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS OF COMPLAINTS AND LAWSUITS ON BMW DUE TO THIS SAME PROBLEM. BMW SHOULD HAVE A...

Mar 29, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 122,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY CAR FAIL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY, NOW ALMOST EVERY DAY. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE DOORS, EXCEPT THE DRIVERS' DOOR, FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. THIS WOULD BE VERY DANGEROUS IN AN EMERGENCY / ACCIDENT, PASSENGERS WOULD BE UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COM...

Mar 29, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 122,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY CAR FAIL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY, NOW ALMOST EVERY DAY. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE DOORS, EXCEPT THE DRIVERS' DOOR, FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. THIS WOULD BE VERY DANGEROUS IN AN EMERGENCY / ACCIDENT, PASSENGERS WOULD BE UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COM...

Mar 25, 2010 Power Train 75,000 mi

WHEN LEAVING WORK, MY CAR FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE SO I COULD PULL OUT. I HAD TO PUSH THE CAR OUT AND TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS MAKE OF CAR. HE TOLD ME THAT I WOULD PROBABLY NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION WHICH I CAN NOT AFFORD TOP DO. AFTER...

Mar 25, 2010 Power Train 75,000 mi

WHEN LEAVING WORK, MY CAR FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE SO I COULD PULL OUT. I HAD TO PUSH THE CAR OUT AND TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS MAKE OF CAR. HE TOLD ME THAT I WOULD PROBABLY NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION WHICH I CAN NOT AFFORD TOP DO. AFTER...

Mar 13, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, REVERSE JUST STOPPED WORKING, I HAVE READ ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON 2000 BMW WITH NO REVERSE AND I CANNOT AFFORD TO SPEND OVER $5000 TO REPAIR IT. THE TRANSMISSION IS A 5L40E MANUFACTURED BY GM FOR BMW. THERE IS A WEAKNESS IN THE REVERSE CLUTCH HOUSING APPARENTLY...

Mar 13, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, REVERSE JUST STOPPED WORKING, I HAVE READ ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON 2000 BMW WITH NO REVERSE AND I CANNOT AFFORD TO SPEND OVER $5000 TO REPAIR IT. THE TRANSMISSION IS A 5L40E MANUFACTURED BY GM FOR BMW. THERE IS A WEAKNESS IN THE REVERSE CLUTCH HOUSING APPARENTLY...

Mar 9, 2010 Power Train 35,000 mi

FOR NO APPARENT REASON, MY 2000 BMW 323I, WHICH HAD ABOUT 35,000 MILES ON IT, SUDDENLY COULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP WHICH SPECIALIZES IN BMWS AND THEY TOLD ME THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. SO I DID; IT COST ALMOST $5,000. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 Power Train 35,000 mi

FOR NO APPARENT REASON, MY 2000 BMW 323I, WHICH HAD ABOUT 35,000 MILES ON IT, SUDDENLY COULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP WHICH SPECIALIZES IN BMWS AND THEY TOLD ME THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. SO I DID; IT COST ALMOST $5,000. *TR

Feb 24, 2010 Power Train 106,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I, GOT NO REVERSE. I WAS ON THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET WHEN MY REVERSE DIDN'T WORK!!!!....I HAD TO KEEP GOING FORWARD, I WOULD HAVE CRASHED IF IT WASN'T FOR A GOOD SAMARITAN WHO SLAMMED HIS BRAKES BEHIND ME AND HELPED ME PUSH MY CAR INTO POSITION SO I CAN DRIVE FORWARD. *TR

Feb 24, 2010 Power Train 106,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I, GOT NO REVERSE. I WAS ON THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET WHEN MY REVERSE DIDN'T WORK!!!!....I HAD TO KEEP GOING FORWARD, I WOULD HAVE CRASHED IF IT WASN'T FOR A GOOD SAMARITAN WHO SLAMMED HIS BRAKES BEHIND ME AND HELPED ME PUSH MY CAR INTO POSITION SO I CAN DRIVE FORWARD. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Power Train 97,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 323I BMW AND MY REVERSE GEAR JUST RANDOMLY GAVE UP. I CANNOT USE THE ACCELERATOR WHEN REVERSING. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AND THIS IS A COSTLY ISSUE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE BMW'S LOOKS LIKE THE 1999 AND 2000 MODELS. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Power Train 97,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 323I BMW AND MY REVERSE GEAR JUST RANDOMLY GAVE UP. I CANNOT USE THE ACCELERATOR WHEN REVERSING. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AND THIS IS A COSTLY ISSUE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE BMW'S LOOKS LIKE THE 1999 AND 2000 MODELS. *TR

Feb 6, 2010 Power Train 132,000 mi

STARTED MY BMW 323I 2000 ONE DAY (132,000 MILES ON IT) AND IT WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE. DRIVES FORWARD OK, BUT WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. BROUGHT IT TO THE BMW DEALER AND THEY WANT $7000 TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *CN

Feb 6, 2010 Power Train 132,000 mi

STARTED MY BMW 323I 2000 ONE DAY (132,000 MILES ON IT) AND IT WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE. DRIVES FORWARD OK, BUT WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. BROUGHT IT TO THE BMW DEALER AND THEY WANT $7000 TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *CN

Jan 31, 2010 Power Train 160,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 BMW 323I WITH 160,000 MILES ON IT. I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 1 1/2 AGO. SINCE MY PURCHASE I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH IT . FIRST THE ALTERNATOR WENT-COST 520.00, THEN LEAK IN RADIATOR, REPLACED SEVERAL HOSES PLUS REPAIRS $ 500.00 AND NOW ON 01-29-2010, I WAS DOING ERRANDS , CAME O...

Jan 31, 2010 Power Train 160,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 BMW 323I WITH 160,000 MILES ON IT. I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 1 1/2 AGO. SINCE MY PURCHASE I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH IT . FIRST THE ALTERNATOR WENT-COST 520.00, THEN LEAK IN RADIATOR, REPLACED SEVERAL HOSES PLUS REPAIRS $ 500.00 AND NOW ON 01-29-2010, I WAS DOING ERRANDS , CAME O...

Dec 29, 2009 Power Train 128,549 mi

I OWN A 2000 BMW 323I AND HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE INFAMOUS "NO REVERSE" ISSUE AS HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED AND REPORTED BY MANY FOLKS NOW (SEE HTTP://NOREVERSE.ORG). THIS STEMS FROM A FAULTY REVERSE DRUM IN THE TRANSMISSION AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY BMW AS IT REALLY DOES APPEAR TO BE A COMMON FAILURE. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 Power Train 128,549 mi

I OWN A 2000 BMW 323I AND HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE INFAMOUS "NO REVERSE" ISSUE AS HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED AND REPORTED BY MANY FOLKS NOW (SEE HTTP://NOREVERSE.ORG). THIS STEMS FROM A FAULTY REVERSE DRUM IN THE TRANSMISSION AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY BMW AS IT REALLY DOES APPEAR TO BE A COMMON FAILURE. *TR

Dec 15, 2009 Power Train 68,000 mi

2000 BMW 318I WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. BOUGHT NEW IN 2000 FROM LONG BEACH BMW IN LONG BEACH CA. *TR

Dec 15, 2009 Power Train 68,000 mi

2000 BMW 318I WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. BOUGHT NEW IN 2000 FROM LONG BEACH BMW IN LONG BEACH CA. *TR

Dec 9, 2009 Power Train 141,000 mi

I HAD NO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 BMW 323CI UNTIL TODAY. WENT TO REVERSE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TRIED REVERSING AGAIN, NOTHING HAPPENED. TURNED THE CAR OFF, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, TURNED IT BACK ON, PUT IT IN REVERSE, NOTHING HAPPENED. HAD TO PUSH IT OU...

Dec 9, 2009 Power Train 141,000 mi

I HAD NO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 BMW 323CI UNTIL TODAY. WENT TO REVERSE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TRIED REVERSING AGAIN, NOTHING HAPPENED. TURNED THE CAR OFF, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, TURNED IT BACK ON, PUT IT IN REVERSE, NOTHING HAPPENED. HAD TO PUSH IT OU...

Dec 6, 2009 Power Train 94,000 mi

2000 323CI HAS 94,000 ON THE DOT (LESS THAN 10K PER YEAR PUT ON IT), ALL MAINTENANCE DONE AS REQUIRED/SCHEDULED. YESTERDAY, 12/05/09, I DROVE THE CAR ALL DAY WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF A PROBLEM AND LAST NIGHT I GOT IN THE CAR, PUT IT IN REVERSE, AND IT TRIED TO BACK UP THEN ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUT...

Dec 6, 2009 Power Train 94,000 mi

2000 323CI HAS 94,000 ON THE DOT (LESS THAN 10K PER YEAR PUT ON IT), ALL MAINTENANCE DONE AS REQUIRED/SCHEDULED. YESTERDAY, 12/05/09, I DROVE THE CAR ALL DAY WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF A PROBLEM AND LAST NIGHT I GOT IN THE CAR, PUT IT IN REVERSE, AND IT TRIED TO BACK UP THEN ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUT...

Dec 5, 2009 Power Train 74,880 mi

2000 BMW 323CI TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED GOING INTO REVERSE. FORWARD GEARS WORK FINE. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 75000 MILES. *TR

Dec 5, 2009 Power Train 74,880 mi

2000 BMW 323CI TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED GOING INTO REVERSE. FORWARD GEARS WORK FINE. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 75000 MILES. *TR

Dec 3, 2009 Power Train 60,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF REVERSE GEAR. *TR

Dec 3, 2009 Power Train 60,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF REVERSE GEAR. *TR

Nov 19, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 85,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR ON MY BMW 323 CIC (MODEL YEAR 2000) REGULARLY FAILS TO UNLOCK PREVENTING PASSENGERS ENTRY OR EXIT THROUGH THIS DOOR. I REPLACED THE ACTUATOR ON THE PASSENGER DOOR AND THE DOOR STILL FAILS TO UNLOCK REGULARLY USING ALL POSSIBLE MEANS AVAILABLE, I.E. KEY FOB, INTERIOR UNLOCK ...

Nov 19, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 85,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR ON MY BMW 323 CIC (MODEL YEAR 2000) REGULARLY FAILS TO UNLOCK PREVENTING PASSENGERS ENTRY OR EXIT THROUGH THIS DOOR. I REPLACED THE ACTUATOR ON THE PASSENGER DOOR AND THE DOOR STILL FAILS TO UNLOCK REGULARLY USING ALL POSSIBLE MEANS AVAILABLE, I.E. KEY FOB, INTERIOR UNLOCK ...

Nov 18, 2009 Power Train 100,000 mi

REVERSE GEAR INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM CAUSED BY AN ENGINEERING DEFECT THAT BMW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE. *TR

Nov 18, 2009 Power Train 100,000 mi

REVERSE GEAR INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM CAUSED BY AN ENGINEERING DEFECT THAT BMW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE. *TR

Nov 4, 2009 Power Train 130,000 mi

HELLO I BOUGHT A 200 BMW 323I AND THE CAR WAS WORKING PERFECTLY FINE. AFTER ONE WEEK THE CAR WONT GO IN REVERSE.THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION IN 3 SERIES AND THE DEAL WANTS $5000 FOR A NEW TRANNY OR TO REBUILD IT WHICH IS CRAZY CONSIDERING I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR. *TR

Nov 4, 2009 Power Train 130,000 mi

HELLO I BOUGHT A 200 BMW 323I AND THE CAR WAS WORKING PERFECTLY FINE. AFTER ONE WEEK THE CAR WONT GO IN REVERSE.THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION IN 3 SERIES AND THE DEAL WANTS $5000 FOR A NEW TRANNY OR TO REBUILD IT WHICH IS CRAZY CONSIDERING I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR. *TR

Nov 2, 2009 Power Train 70,000 mi

NO REVERSE IN 2000 BMW 323I WITH 70K MILES. REVERSE WENT OUT SUDDENLY WITH NO PRIOR PROBLEMS OR WARNINGS. FORTUNATELY, I JUST ARRIVED HOME AND TRIED TO PARK MY CAR IN REVERSE INTO MY GARAGE WHEN I NOTICED THE REVERSE ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. TOOK TO AUTO BODY SHOP $3300.00 TO REPLACE TRANSMI...

Nov 2, 2009 Power Train 70,000 mi

NO REVERSE IN 2000 BMW 323I WITH 70K MILES. REVERSE WENT OUT SUDDENLY WITH NO PRIOR PROBLEMS OR WARNINGS. FORTUNATELY, I JUST ARRIVED HOME AND TRIED TO PARK MY CAR IN REVERSE INTO MY GARAGE WHEN I NOTICED THE REVERSE ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. TOOK TO AUTO BODY SHOP $3300.00 TO REPLACE TRANSMI...

Oct 27, 2009 Power Train 93 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323CI NO LONGER SHIFTS INTO 'REVERSE". ALMOST 93,000 MILES. *TR

Oct 27, 2009 Power Train 93 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323CI NO LONGER SHIFTS INTO 'REVERSE". ALMOST 93,000 MILES. *TR

Oct 21, 2009 Power Train 92,325 mi

NO REVERSE IN 2000 BMW 323I WITH 92K MILES. REVERSE WENT OUT SUDDENLY WITH NO PRIOR PROBLEMS OR WARNINGS. BMW DEALER SAYS HASN'T BEEN AN ISSUE. THE DEALERS SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY, APPROX. $5,500. FROM LOOKING AT THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB CONCERNING THIS ISSUE, ...

Oct 21, 2009 Power Train 92,325 mi

NO REVERSE IN 2000 BMW 323I WITH 92K MILES. REVERSE WENT OUT SUDDENLY WITH NO PRIOR PROBLEMS OR WARNINGS. BMW DEALER SAYS HASN'T BEEN AN ISSUE. THE DEALERS SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY, APPROX. $5,500. FROM LOOKING AT THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB CONCERNING THIS ISSUE, ...

Oct 20, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 77,230 mi

WE HAVE A SAFETY ISSUE WITH OUR BMW 323I YEAR 2000. THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS WILL ACTUATE AND THEN YOU CANNOT GET OUT OF THE CAR THROUGH 3 OR 4 DOORS. THE ELECTRIC LOCKS WILL NOT DISENGAGE AND YOU CANNOT RELEASE THEM WITH THE HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. PASSENGERS ARE BASICALLY TRAPPED ...

Oct 20, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 77,230 mi

WE HAVE A SAFETY ISSUE WITH OUR BMW 323I YEAR 2000. THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS WILL ACTUATE AND THEN YOU CANNOT GET OUT OF THE CAR THROUGH 3 OR 4 DOORS. THE ELECTRIC LOCKS WILL NOT DISENGAGE AND YOU CANNOT RELEASE THEM WITH THE HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. PASSENGERS ARE BASICALLY TRAPPED ...

Oct 14, 2009 Visibility 141,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2000 BMW 323I AND AT TIMES DUE TO A FAULTY CENTER CONTROL MODULE (MOST LIKELY) I CAN NOT GET OUT OF MY CAR. IT WILL NOT UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE, BUT THANKFULLY I CAN ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS IF I NEED TO GET OUT. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF I NEEDED TO GET OUT IN A HURRY. THE ...

Oct 14, 2009 Power Train 79,264 mi

I OWNED BMW 2000 323I WITH 79,000 MILES AND REVERSE SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AS MINE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. *TR

Oct 14, 2009 Visibility 141,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2000 BMW 323I AND AT TIMES DUE TO A FAULTY CENTER CONTROL MODULE (MOST LIKELY) I CAN NOT GET OUT OF MY CAR. IT WILL NOT UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE, BUT THANKFULLY I CAN ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS IF I NEED TO GET OUT. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF I NEEDED TO GET OUT IN A HURRY. THE ...

Oct 14, 2009 Power Train 79,264 mi

I OWNED BMW 2000 323I WITH 79,000 MILES AND REVERSE SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AS MINE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. *TR

Oct 1, 2009 Power Train Crash 102,000 mi

IN THE MIDDLE OF A 3-POINT TURN, VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND THE REVERSE GEAR FAILED. GIVEN THAT MY CAR WOULD NO LONGER OPERATE IN REVERSE, I WAS TRAPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. OF COURSE, I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE MY CAR FROM T...

Oct 1, 2009 Power Train 21,500 mi

I OWN A 2000 BMW 323I WITH ONLY 21,500 MILES ON IT. THE CAR IS KEPT IN AN INTERIOR GARAGE AND DRIVEN MOSTLY WITHIN THE CITY. UNTIL TWO DAYS AGO, I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR AND NEVER HAD ANY INDICATION THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION (OR ANYTHING ELSE FOR THAT MATTER). I BACKED ...

Oct 1, 2009 Power Train Crash 102,000 mi

IN THE MIDDLE OF A 3-POINT TURN, VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND THE REVERSE GEAR FAILED. GIVEN THAT MY CAR WOULD NO LONGER OPERATE IN REVERSE, I WAS TRAPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. OF COURSE, I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE MY CAR FROM T...

Oct 1, 2009 Power Train 21,500 mi

I OWN A 2000 BMW 323I WITH ONLY 21,500 MILES ON IT. THE CAR IS KEPT IN AN INTERIOR GARAGE AND DRIVEN MOSTLY WITHIN THE CITY. UNTIL TWO DAYS AGO, I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR AND NEVER HAD ANY INDICATION THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION (OR ANYTHING ELSE FOR THAT MATTER). I BACKED ...

Sep 30, 2009 Power Train 62,300 mi

BMW 323 LOST REVERSE WITHOUT WARNING! WITHOUT WARNING, MY 3000 BMW 323I WITH 62,300 MILES HAD NO REVERSE. CAR WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION GARAGE. PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS A BROKEN REVERSE DRUM THAT SHED METALLIC PARTS THROUGHOUT THE TRANSMISSION REQUIRING A OVERHAUL. COST $2800. *TR

Sep 30, 2009 Power Train 62,300 mi

BMW 323 LOST REVERSE WITHOUT WARNING! WITHOUT WARNING, MY 3000 BMW 323I WITH 62,300 MILES HAD NO REVERSE. CAR WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION GARAGE. PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS A BROKEN REVERSE DRUM THAT SHED METALLIC PARTS THROUGHOUT THE TRANSMISSION REQUIRING A OVERHAUL. COST $2800. *TR

Sep 23, 2009 Power Train 108,000 mi

'2000 BMW 323I, 108K, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN REVERSE. ENGINE REVVED UP, BUT NO ENGAGEMENT. THIS IS SO FAR INTERMITTENT AND HAS TAKEN PLACE THREE TIMES WITHIN 1 WEEK. ALL OTHER GEARS APPEAR TO WORK FINE. ALL INSTANCES I HAD TO MANUALLY PUSH CAR OUT OF PACKING SPOT. TOOK TO REPAIR SHOP ...

Sep 23, 2009 Power Train 108,000 mi

'2000 BMW 323I, 108K, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN REVERSE. ENGINE REVVED UP, BUT NO ENGAGEMENT. THIS IS SO FAR INTERMITTENT AND HAS TAKEN PLACE THREE TIMES WITHIN 1 WEEK. ALL OTHER GEARS APPEAR TO WORK FINE. ALL INSTANCES I HAD TO MANUALLY PUSH CAR OUT OF PACKING SPOT. TOOK TO REPAIR SHOP ...

Sep 21, 2009 Power Train 88,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I WITH ZERO ACCIDENTS. THERE ARE 88,000 MILES ON IT, AND SUDDENLY THE REVERSE GEAR IS NOT WORKING. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE FOR THIS VERY MAKE AND MODEL. I CONTACTED BMW IMMEDIATELY AND NOT ONLY DID THEY SAY THAT THERE IS NO...

Sep 21, 2009 Power Train 88,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I WITH ZERO ACCIDENTS. THERE ARE 88,000 MILES ON IT, AND SUDDENLY THE REVERSE GEAR IS NOT WORKING. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE FOR THIS VERY MAKE AND MODEL. I CONTACTED BMW IMMEDIATELY AND NOT ONLY DID THEY SAY THAT THERE IS NO...

Sep 18, 2009 Power Train 93,979 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2000 BMW 323I WITH 93K MILES. MY CAR HAS NEVER MISSED A SERVICING. YESTERDAY, WHILE PARKED, IT WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE. THERE WAS NOT WARNING THAT ANYTHING WAS FAILING. I TOOK IT TO AN AUTHORIZED BMW SPECIALIST, AND THEY TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THEY QUOTED ME A ...

Sep 18, 2009 Power Train 93,979 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2000 BMW 323I WITH 93K MILES. MY CAR HAS NEVER MISSED A SERVICING. YESTERDAY, WHILE PARKED, IT WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE. THERE WAS NOT WARNING THAT ANYTHING WAS FAILING. I TOOK IT TO AN AUTHORIZED BMW SPECIALIST, AND THEY TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THEY QUOTED ME A ...

Sep 17, 2009 Power Train 100,000 mi

I GOT INTO MY 2000 BMW 323I, AND PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE BUT THE DID NOTHING BUT IDLE. I'VE BOUGHT THE CAR USED ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO WITH 92K MI, AND I NOW HAS 100K. THE CAR CLEARLY HAS BEEN MAINTENANCE METICULOUSLY AND THERE WAS NO WARNING OF ANY KIND PRIOR TO THIS. *TR

Sep 17, 2009 Power Train 100,000 mi

I GOT INTO MY 2000 BMW 323I, AND PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE BUT THE DID NOTHING BUT IDLE. I'VE BOUGHT THE CAR USED ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO WITH 92K MI, AND I NOW HAS 100K. THE CAR CLEARLY HAS BEEN MAINTENANCE METICULOUSLY AND THERE WAS NO WARNING OF ANY KIND PRIOR TO THIS. *TR

Sep 15, 2009 Power Train 72,000 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE AT 72,000 MILES. ALL THE OTHER GEARS WORK FINE. THERE WAS NO SIGNS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND COST ME $3000. ITS BEEN 4 YEARS SINCE AND STILL NO RECALL DESPITE THE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND...

Sep 15, 2009 Power Train 72,000 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD NO REVERSE AT 72,000 MILES. ALL THE OTHER GEARS WORK FINE. THERE WAS NO SIGNS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND COST ME $3000. ITS BEEN 4 YEARS SINCE AND STILL NO RECALL DESPITE THE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND...

Sep 11, 2009 Power Train 78,200 mi

WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THERE IS NO POWER. ENGINE REVS AS IF IN NEUTRAL. FORWARD GEARS SEEM FINE. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. NO WARNING INDICATORS. ESTIMATED COST OF REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIO...

Sep 11, 2009 Power Train 78,200 mi

WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THERE IS NO POWER. ENGINE REVS AS IF IN NEUTRAL. FORWARD GEARS SEEM FINE. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. NO WARNING INDICATORS. ESTIMATED COST OF REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIO...

Aug 28, 2009 Power Train 106,000 mi

I HAD DROPPED MY WIFE OFF AT WORK AFTER LUNCH AND WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING STALL. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, LET OFF THE BRAKE AND WAS WATCHING FOR CARS BEHIND ME. I WENT TO GIVE IT A LITTLE GAS TO CONTINUE BACKING UP AND IT REVVED UP AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I STOPPED, PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL,...

Aug 28, 2009 Power Train 106,000 mi

I HAD DROPPED MY WIFE OFF AT WORK AFTER LUNCH AND WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING STALL. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, LET OFF THE BRAKE AND WAS WATCHING FOR CARS BEHIND ME. I WENT TO GIVE IT A LITTLE GAS TO CONTINUE BACKING UP AND IT REVVED UP AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I STOPPED, PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL,...

Jul 29, 2009 Suspension 160,000 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS SUB FRAME FRACTURES AS DEFINED IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST BMW. IN THE SETTLEMENT, BMW HAS AGREED TO INSPECT AND REPAIR ALL EFFECTED VEHICLES. THE DEALER TOLD ME MY CAR WAS UNREPAIRABLE AND OFFERED ME A CASH SETTLEMENT WELL BELOW AVG TRADE-IN VALUE. I WANT MY CAR FIXED. *T...

Jul 29, 2009 Structure 160,000 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS SUB FRAME FRACTURES AS DEFINED IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST BMW. IN THE SETTLEMENT, BMW HAS AGREED TO INSPECT AND REPAIR ALL EFFECTED VEHICLES. THE DEALER TOLD ME MY CAR WAS UNREPAIRABLE AND OFFERED ME A CASH SETTLEMENT WELL BELOW AVG TRADE-IN VALUE. I WANT MY CAR FIXED. *T...

Jul 29, 2009 Suspension 160,000 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS SUB FRAME FRACTURES AS DEFINED IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST BMW. IN THE SETTLEMENT, BMW HAS AGREED TO INSPECT AND REPAIR ALL EFFECTED VEHICLES. THE DEALER TOLD ME MY CAR WAS UNREPAIRABLE AND OFFERED ME A CASH SETTLEMENT WELL BELOW AVG TRADE-IN VALUE. I WANT MY CAR FIXED. *T...

Jul 29, 2009 Structure 160,000 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS SUB FRAME FRACTURES AS DEFINED IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST BMW. IN THE SETTLEMENT, BMW HAS AGREED TO INSPECT AND REPAIR ALL EFFECTED VEHICLES. THE DEALER TOLD ME MY CAR WAS UNREPAIRABLE AND OFFERED ME A CASH SETTLEMENT WELL BELOW AVG TRADE-IN VALUE. I WANT MY CAR FIXED. *T...

Jul 24, 2009 Air Bags

ON JULY 1, 2009 RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE AT UNITED BMW ROSWELL, GA FOR A RECALLED AIRBAG MODULE. A WEEK LATER MY 2000 BMW 323I WAS PARKED AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED AND A TOW TRUCK WAS SENT TO PICKUP AND RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. AFTER A DA...

Jul 24, 2009 Air Bags

ON JULY 1, 2009 RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE AT UNITED BMW ROSWELL, GA FOR A RECALLED AIRBAG MODULE. A WEEK LATER MY 2000 BMW 323I WAS PARKED AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED AND A TOW TRUCK WAS SENT TO PICKUP AND RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. AFTER A DA...

Jul 22, 2009 Power Train Fire 145,000 mi

MY BMW 323I NO LONGER GOES INTO REVERSE. I READ ONLINE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CERTAIN BMWS AND I'M WONDERING WHY BMW HASN'T ISSUED A RECALL SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL AS AN IDENTIFIED COMMON PROBLEM. THE WEBSITE I FOUND OTHER COMPLAINTS ON IS: HTTP://WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG/COMPLAINTS....

Jul 22, 2009 Power Train Fire 145,000 mi

MY BMW 323I NO LONGER GOES INTO REVERSE. I READ ONLINE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CERTAIN BMWS AND I'M WONDERING WHY BMW HASN'T ISSUED A RECALL SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL AS AN IDENTIFIED COMMON PROBLEM. THE WEBSITE I FOUND OTHER COMPLAINTS ON IS: HTTP://WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG/COMPLAINTS....

Jul 6, 2009 Power Train 81,500 mi

2000 BMW 323 CSI WITH 81,000 MILES. SUDDEN AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF REVERSE GEAR NO WARNINGS. OTHER GEARS APPEAR UNAFFECTED. CAR APPEARS TO BE IN NEUTRAL WHEN IN REVERSE, ENGINE REVS WITH NO EFFECT. SUGGESTED REPAIR: REPLACE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION FOR A COST OF $6,700. *TR

Jul 6, 2009 Power Train 81,500 mi

2000 BMW 323 CSI WITH 81,000 MILES. SUDDEN AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF REVERSE GEAR NO WARNINGS. OTHER GEARS APPEAR UNAFFECTED. CAR APPEARS TO BE IN NEUTRAL WHEN IN REVERSE, ENGINE REVS WITH NO EFFECT. SUGGESTED REPAIR: REPLACE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION FOR A COST OF $6,700. *TR

Jul 1, 2009 Power Train 87,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 BMW 323I FROM CARMAX IN HARTFORD CT. WHEN I PURCHASED THE VECH IT HAD A LITTLE LESS THAN 47,000 MILES. ON SUNDAY 6-28-09 I ATTEMPTED TO BACK THE VECH OUT OF A PARKING SPACE BUT TO MY SURPRISE MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, THE REVERSE GEAR STOPPED WORKING. AFTERWARDS I CONTACTED THE ...

Jul 1, 2009 Power Train 87,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 BMW 323I FROM CARMAX IN HARTFORD CT. WHEN I PURCHASED THE VECH IT HAD A LITTLE LESS THAN 47,000 MILES. ON SUNDAY 6-28-09 I ATTEMPTED TO BACK THE VECH OUT OF A PARKING SPACE BUT TO MY SURPRISE MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, THE REVERSE GEAR STOPPED WORKING. AFTERWARDS I CONTACTED THE ...

Jun 29, 2009 Power Train 72,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2000 BMW 323I IN 2004 THAT HAD BEEN MAINTAINED IMMACULATELY. AT 72,000 MILES, THE CAR SIMPLY WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. MY FATHER TOOK THE CAR TO BMW DEALERSHIP CLOSEST TO MY HOME AND THEY SAID IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND REPAIRS WERE GOING TO BE ABOUT $5000 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION. ...

Jun 29, 2009 Power Train 72,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2000 BMW 323I IN 2004 THAT HAD BEEN MAINTAINED IMMACULATELY. AT 72,000 MILES, THE CAR SIMPLY WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. MY FATHER TOOK THE CAR TO BMW DEALERSHIP CLOSEST TO MY HOME AND THEY SAID IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND REPAIRS WERE GOING TO BE ABOUT $5000 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION. ...

Jun 24, 2009 Power Train 120,000 mi

NO REVERSE 2000 BMW 323I ... HUNDREDS OF OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH NO HELP FROM BMW EXCEPT TO CHARGE FULL PRICE FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jun 24, 2009 Power Train 120,000 mi

NO REVERSE 2000 BMW 323I ... HUNDREDS OF OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH NO HELP FROM BMW EXCEPT TO CHARGE FULL PRICE FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jun 22, 2009 Power Train 108,000 mi

ONE DAY IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2008 MY 2000 BMW 3 SERIES WITH OVER 100K MILES WOULD NOT REVERSE, ALTHOUGH IT WOULD GO INTO DRIVE AND MOVE FORWARD. LATER THAT DAY I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND IT MOVED BACKWARDS, THEN HOURS LATER WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AGAIN IT DID NOT WORK. THIS O...

Jun 22, 2009 Power Train 108,000 mi

ONE DAY IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2008 MY 2000 BMW 3 SERIES WITH OVER 100K MILES WOULD NOT REVERSE, ALTHOUGH IT WOULD GO INTO DRIVE AND MOVE FORWARD. LATER THAT DAY I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND IT MOVED BACKWARDS, THEN HOURS LATER WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AGAIN IT DID NOT WORK. THIS O...

May 12, 2009 Power Train 79,000 mi

2000 YEAR MODEL BMW 323I REVERSE WENT OUT AT 79,000 MILES. NO WARNING, DRIVE STILL OPERATES FINE. NO HELP FROM BMW. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS VEHICLES OVER 33 YEARS OF DRIVING AND ONLY ONE FAILED BEFORE 100,000 MILES, A DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND DODGE TOOK CARE OF IT. THIS IS SAD - THERE SH...

May 12, 2009 Power Train 79,000 mi

2000 YEAR MODEL BMW 323I REVERSE WENT OUT AT 79,000 MILES. NO WARNING, DRIVE STILL OPERATES FINE. NO HELP FROM BMW. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS VEHICLES OVER 33 YEARS OF DRIVING AND ONLY ONE FAILED BEFORE 100,000 MILES, A DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND DODGE TOOK CARE OF IT. THIS IS SAD - THERE SH...

May 11, 2009 Power Train 91,245 mi

THE REVERSE ON MY 2000 BMW 323CI WENT OUT YESTERDAY. THE 1ST 2ND AND 3RD FORWARD GEARS ALL WORK PERFECT BUT THE REVERSE GEAR WON'T ENGAGE. *TR

May 11, 2009 Power Train 91,245 mi

THE REVERSE ON MY 2000 BMW 323CI WENT OUT YESTERDAY. THE 1ST 2ND AND 3RD FORWARD GEARS ALL WORK PERFECT BUT THE REVERSE GEAR WON'T ENGAGE. *TR

Apr 27, 2009 Power Train 166,210 mi

I OWN A 2000 BMW 323CI FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR NOW AND I'VE HAD TO PUT ABOUT $6,000.00 IN REPAIRS INTO IT BUT ALL IN SMALL PROBLEMS. LAST WEEK, WITH NO WARNING MY CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. I WENT ONLINE TO SEE HOW MUCH A TRANSMISSION WOULD COST AND TO MY SURPRISE I FOUND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE W...

Apr 27, 2009 Power Train 166,210 mi

I OWN A 2000 BMW 323CI FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR NOW AND I'VE HAD TO PUT ABOUT $6,000.00 IN REPAIRS INTO IT BUT ALL IN SMALL PROBLEMS. LAST WEEK, WITH NO WARNING MY CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. I WENT ONLINE TO SEE HOW MUCH A TRANSMISSION WOULD COST AND TO MY SURPRISE I FOUND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE W...

Apr 25, 2009 Power Train 95,000 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I (95,000 MILES) WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. TOOK IT TO BMW DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION AND IT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED, COSTING $6000. DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND WAS SURPRISE TO FIND OUT THAT THE REVERSE GEAR ...

Apr 25, 2009 Power Train 95,000 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I (95,000 MILES) WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. TOOK IT TO BMW DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION AND IT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED, COSTING $6000. DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND WAS SURPRISE TO FIND OUT THAT THE REVERSE GEAR ...

Apr 13, 2009 Power Train 50,000 mi

CAR FAIL TO ENGAGE TO REVERSE WHILE STUCK IN AN SITUATION. WITH THE ZF TRANSMISSION ON THE 2000 3 SERIES, THE REVERSE DRUM IS MADE OF ALUMINUM AND VERY EASY TO CRACK, EACH TIME IT CRACKS, YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ENGAGE THE CAR IN REVERSE AT ALL. TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED, YOU EITHER NEED NEW TRANSM...

Apr 13, 2009 Power Train 50,000 mi

CAR FAIL TO ENGAGE TO REVERSE WHILE STUCK IN AN SITUATION. WITH THE ZF TRANSMISSION ON THE 2000 3 SERIES, THE REVERSE DRUM IS MADE OF ALUMINUM AND VERY EASY TO CRACK, EACH TIME IT CRACKS, YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ENGAGE THE CAR IN REVERSE AT ALL. TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED, YOU EITHER NEED NEW TRANSM...

Apr 11, 2009 Power Train 16,600 mi

I OWN A 2000 323CI AND LIKE SO MANY OTHERS MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED, NO REVERSE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND I HOPE SOMEONE WITHIN THIS AGENCY TAKES SOME ACTION, LIKE A RECALL , I MEAN WTF, R TAX DOLLARS IN ACTION ONCE AGAIN :( *TR

Apr 11, 2009 Power Train 16,600 mi

I OWN A 2000 323CI AND LIKE SO MANY OTHERS MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED, NO REVERSE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND I HOPE SOMEONE WITHIN THIS AGENCY TAKES SOME ACTION, LIKE A RECALL , I MEAN WTF, R TAX DOLLARS IN ACTION ONCE AGAIN :( *TR

Apr 7, 2009 Power Train 67,000 mi

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,...

Apr 7, 2009 Power Train 67,000 mi

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,...

Apr 5, 2009 Power Train 107,000 mi

"NO REVERSE" BMW TRANSMISSION ZF SHP19. *TR

Apr 5, 2009 Power Train 107,000 mi

"NO REVERSE" BMW TRANSMISSION ZF SHP19. *TR

Apr 2, 2009 Power Train 111,200 mi

THE CAR WON'T BACK UP AT ALL IN THE REVERSE GEAR. ALL THE FORWARD GEARS WORK GREAT, BUT THE REVERSE GEAR IS PRETTY MUCH LIKE A NEUTRAL GEAR. THE CAR JUST REVS WITHOUT ANY MOVEMENT. *TR

Apr 2, 2009 Power Train 111,200 mi

THE CAR WON'T BACK UP AT ALL IN THE REVERSE GEAR. ALL THE FORWARD GEARS WORK GREAT, BUT THE REVERSE GEAR IS PRETTY MUCH LIKE A NEUTRAL GEAR. THE CAR JUST REVS WITHOUT ANY MOVEMENT. *TR

Apr 1, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 111,000 mi

A YEAR AGO, MY GAS GAUGE SENSOR WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON IT. TODAY, MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS 111,000 MILES ON IT AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DRIVE IN ANY GEAR WITHOUT A GRINDING SOUND. I ALMOST GOT KILLED BY A CAR BEHIND ME BECAUSE I COULD SUDDENLY NOT ACCELERATE AT A STOP LIGHT AND...

Apr 1, 2009 Suspension 111,000 mi

A YEAR AGO, MY GAS GAUGE SENSOR WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON IT. TODAY, MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS 111,000 MILES ON IT AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DRIVE IN ANY GEAR WITHOUT A GRINDING SOUND. I ALMOST GOT KILLED BY A CAR BEHIND ME BECAUSE I COULD SUDDENLY NOT ACCELERATE AT A STOP LIGHT AND...

Apr 1, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,000 mi

A YEAR AGO, MY GAS GAUGE SENSOR WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON IT. TODAY, MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS 111,000 MILES ON IT AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DRIVE IN ANY GEAR WITHOUT A GRINDING SOUND. I ALMOST GOT KILLED BY A CAR BEHIND ME BECAUSE I COULD SUDDENLY NOT ACCELERATE AT A STOP LIGHT AND...

Apr 1, 2009 Power Train 111,000 mi

A YEAR AGO, MY GAS GAUGE SENSOR WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON IT. TODAY, MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS 111,000 MILES ON IT AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DRIVE IN ANY GEAR WITHOUT A GRINDING SOUND. I ALMOST GOT KILLED BY A CAR BEHIND ME BECAUSE I COULD SUDDENLY NOT ACCELERATE AT A STOP LIGHT AND...

Apr 1, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 111,000 mi

A YEAR AGO, MY GAS GAUGE SENSOR WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON IT. TODAY, MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS 111,000 MILES ON IT AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DRIVE IN ANY GEAR WITHOUT A GRINDING SOUND. I ALMOST GOT KILLED BY A CAR BEHIND ME BECAUSE I COULD SUDDENLY NOT ACCELERATE AT A STOP LIGHT AND...

Apr 1, 2009 Suspension 111,000 mi

A YEAR AGO, MY GAS GAUGE SENSOR WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON IT. TODAY, MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS 111,000 MILES ON IT AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DRIVE IN ANY GEAR WITHOUT A GRINDING SOUND. I ALMOST GOT KILLED BY A CAR BEHIND ME BECAUSE I COULD SUDDENLY NOT ACCELERATE AT A STOP LIGHT AND...

Apr 1, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,000 mi

A YEAR AGO, MY GAS GAUGE SENSOR WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON IT. TODAY, MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS 111,000 MILES ON IT AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DRIVE IN ANY GEAR WITHOUT A GRINDING SOUND. I ALMOST GOT KILLED BY A CAR BEHIND ME BECAUSE I COULD SUDDENLY NOT ACCELERATE AT A STOP LIGHT AND...

Apr 1, 2009 Power Train 111,000 mi

A YEAR AGO, MY GAS GAUGE SENSOR WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON IT. TODAY, MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS 111,000 MILES ON IT AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DRIVE IN ANY GEAR WITHOUT A GRINDING SOUND. I ALMOST GOT KILLED BY A CAR BEHIND ME BECAUSE I COULD SUDDENLY NOT ACCELERATE AT A STOP LIGHT AND...

Mar 31, 2009 Power Train 42,290 mi

I HAVE A BMW 323I THAT I BOUGHT NEW BACK IN 2000. THIS HAS BEEN A SECONDARY CAR THAT I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF. RECENTLY, AT 43,000 MILES AS I WAS TRYING TO REVERSE, THE CAR JUST IDLED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. ONCE I PUSHED IT OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE IT WOULD DRIVE FORWARD ONLY. NO WARNIN...

Mar 31, 2009 Power Train 42,290 mi

I HAVE A BMW 323I THAT I BOUGHT NEW BACK IN 2000. THIS HAS BEEN A SECONDARY CAR THAT I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF. RECENTLY, AT 43,000 MILES AS I WAS TRYING TO REVERSE, THE CAR JUST IDLED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. ONCE I PUSHED IT OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE IT WOULD DRIVE FORWARD ONLY. NO WARNIN...

Mar 22, 2009 Power Train 167,000 mi

THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING TO MY CARS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE REVERSE FAILED ABRUPTLY AND NOW WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR AROUND THREE YEARS AND IT WAS FINE UNTIL IT HIT AROUND 167,000 MILES. I HAVE NOT HAD THE MONEY TO FIX THE PROBLEM SO NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX IT. I HAVE ...

Mar 22, 2009 Power Train 167,000 mi

THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING TO MY CARS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE REVERSE FAILED ABRUPTLY AND NOW WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR AROUND THREE YEARS AND IT WAS FINE UNTIL IT HIT AROUND 167,000 MILES. I HAVE NOT HAD THE MONEY TO FIX THE PROBLEM SO NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX IT. I HAVE ...

Mar 16, 2009 Power Train 110,000 mi

HELLO- I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323CI. RECENTLY, THE REVERSE FUNCTION SIMPLY FAILED TO RESPOND. THERE WAS NO EVENT THAT LED UP TO THIS FAILURE. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS (HUNDREDS) OF ARTICLES/COMMENTS ON THE NET OF OTHER INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCES DIFFICULTIES WITH THE REVERSE FUNCTION OF THIS MODEL CAR - RELA...

Mar 16, 2009 Power Train 110,000 mi

HELLO- I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323CI. RECENTLY, THE REVERSE FUNCTION SIMPLY FAILED TO RESPOND. THERE WAS NO EVENT THAT LED UP TO THIS FAILURE. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS (HUNDREDS) OF ARTICLES/COMMENTS ON THE NET OF OTHER INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCES DIFFICULTIES WITH THE REVERSE FUNCTION OF THIS MODEL CAR - RELA...

Mar 12, 2009 Power Train 66,151 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED ON MY 2000 BMW 323 WAGON, AFTER HAVING TRAVELED ONLY 66,151 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. I PURCHASED THE CAR AS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED BMW IN 2002 FROM WINLSOW BMW OF COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED AND PROFESSIONALLY SERVI...

Mar 12, 2009 Power Train 66,151 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED ON MY 2000 BMW 323 WAGON, AFTER HAVING TRAVELED ONLY 66,151 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. I PURCHASED THE CAR AS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED BMW IN 2002 FROM WINLSOW BMW OF COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED AND PROFESSIONALLY SERVI...

Mar 10, 2009 Power Train 117,915 mi

I PROCEEDED INTO A PARKING LOT AREA. I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN FRONT OF THE OPEN PARKING SPOT AND BEGAN TO BACK INTO POSITION WHEN I DETERMINED THAT MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPERATE IN REVERSE. I PARKED THE VEHICLE, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON AND IT WOULD STILL NOT GO IN REVER...

Mar 10, 2009 Power Train 117,915 mi

I PROCEEDED INTO A PARKING LOT AREA. I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN FRONT OF THE OPEN PARKING SPOT AND BEGAN TO BACK INTO POSITION WHEN I DETERMINED THAT MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPERATE IN REVERSE. I PARKED THE VEHICLE, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON AND IT WOULD STILL NOT GO IN REVER...

Mar 4, 2009 Power Train 82,500 mi

THE REVERSE GEAR OF MY 2000 BMW 323I WAGON WILL ENGAGE ONLY WITH NO ACCELERATION. OTHER GEARS WORK FINE. TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHILE IN REVERSE GEAR JUST REVS THE ENGINE. REPAIR SHOP HAS TOLD ME THAT MY REVERSE DRUM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WHICH WILL REQUIRE OVER 17 HOURS OF TRANSMISSION WORK - ABOUT...

Mar 4, 2009 Power Train 82,500 mi

THE REVERSE GEAR OF MY 2000 BMW 323I WAGON WILL ENGAGE ONLY WITH NO ACCELERATION. OTHER GEARS WORK FINE. TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHILE IN REVERSE GEAR JUST REVS THE ENGINE. REPAIR SHOP HAS TOLD ME THAT MY REVERSE DRUM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WHICH WILL REQUIRE OVER 17 HOURS OF TRANSMISSION WORK - ABOUT...

Feb 23, 2009 Power Train 132,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 USED BMW 323I WITH THE SPORTS PACKAGE AND STEPTRONIC. THE REVERSE WENT OUT AT 132K MILES LAST NIGHT. I HAVE SEEN A GREAT DEAL OF COMPLAINTS AND WOULD LIKE TO RECOMMEND A RECALL. HTTP://WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG/COMPLAINTS.HTML. *TR

Feb 23, 2009 Power Train 132,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 USED BMW 323I WITH THE SPORTS PACKAGE AND STEPTRONIC. THE REVERSE WENT OUT AT 132K MILES LAST NIGHT. I HAVE SEEN A GREAT DEAL OF COMPLAINTS AND WOULD LIKE TO RECOMMEND A RECALL. HTTP://WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG/COMPLAINTS.HTML. *TR

Feb 22, 2009 Power Train 132,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I WITH 132K MILES ON IT. LIKE EVERYONE ELSE WHO'S REPORTED THIS ISSUE, MY REVERSE GEAR SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHEN I WAS TRYING TO BACK OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT. NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS OR ANY OTHER AUDIBLE INDICATORS OF FAILURE. IT WAS LIKE THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL WHEN I TRIED TO...

Feb 22, 2009 Power Train 132,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I WITH 132K MILES ON IT. LIKE EVERYONE ELSE WHO'S REPORTED THIS ISSUE, MY REVERSE GEAR SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHEN I WAS TRYING TO BACK OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT. NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS OR ANY OTHER AUDIBLE INDICATORS OF FAILURE. IT WAS LIKE THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL WHEN I TRIED TO...

Feb 17, 2009 Power Train 35,000 mi

WELL KNOWN, YET UNACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEM WITH BMW 3 SERIES' TRANSMISSIONS. THE PROBLEM BEGAN WITH A FAILURE TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE SOLUTION IS TOTAL REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION WITH A COST OF OVER $5000. *TR

Feb 17, 2009 Power Train 35,000 mi

WELL KNOWN, YET UNACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEM WITH BMW 3 SERIES' TRANSMISSIONS. THE PROBLEM BEGAN WITH A FAILURE TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE SOLUTION IS TOTAL REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION WITH A COST OF OVER $5000. *TR

Feb 1, 2009 Power Train Crash 61,000 mi

I WAS PARKED FACING DOWNHILL IN MY 2000 BMW 323CI WHEN I SELECTED REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT. THE REVERSE GEAR DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE CAR ROLLED FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY STRIKING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. FORTUNATELY, DAMAGE WAS INCONSEQUENTIAL (A FEW SCRATCHES/SCUFFS), BUT HAD THERE BEEN A ...

Feb 1, 2009 Power Train Crash 61,000 mi

I WAS PARKED FACING DOWNHILL IN MY 2000 BMW 323CI WHEN I SELECTED REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT. THE REVERSE GEAR DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE CAR ROLLED FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY STRIKING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. FORTUNATELY, DAMAGE WAS INCONSEQUENTIAL (A FEW SCRATCHES/SCUFFS), BUT HAD THERE BEEN A ...

Jan 30, 2009 Power Train 67,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION OF MY 2000 BMW 323I FAILED TO REVERSE WITHOUT ANY WARNING EVEN THROUGH ALL THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SERVICE HAVE BEEN DONE. *TR

Jan 30, 2009 Power Train 67,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION OF MY 2000 BMW 323I FAILED TO REVERSE WITHOUT ANY WARNING EVEN THROUGH ALL THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SERVICE HAVE BEEN DONE. *TR

Jan 15, 2009 Power Train 103,000 mi

REVERSE SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING ON 2000 BMW 323I. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET FOR A SOLUTION, I DISCOVERED IT IS A WIDESPREAD AND COMMON PROBLEM, THUS MY COMPLAINT. SUCH A KNOW ISSUE SHOULD INVOLVE A RECALL AND, BMW, THE COMPANY RESPONSIBLE SHOULD BE COMPELLED TO REMEDY THE DEFECT IN THEIR PRODUCT...

Jan 15, 2009 Power Train 103,000 mi

REVERSE SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING ON 2000 BMW 323I. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET FOR A SOLUTION, I DISCOVERED IT IS A WIDESPREAD AND COMMON PROBLEM, THUS MY COMPLAINT. SUCH A KNOW ISSUE SHOULD INVOLVE A RECALL AND, BMW, THE COMPANY RESPONSIBLE SHOULD BE COMPELLED TO REMEDY THE DEFECT IN THEIR PRODUCT...

Jan 14, 2009 Power Train 65,000 mi

REVERSE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2000 BMW WENT OUT WITH ONLY 65K MILES. I ASKED BMW IF THERE WAS ANY RECORD OF THIS AND THEY SAID NONE. I THEN FOUND NOREVERSE.ORG. THIS IS A WEB SITE WITH OVER 1000 COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE FOR THE SAME PART ON THE SAME CARS MAKE AND MODEL. BMW CHARGED ME $100 TO L...

Jan 14, 2009 Power Train 98,500 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS 98.5K MILES ON IT. AFTER WORKING PERFECTLY FINE IT HAS NOW FAILED TO GO IN THE REVERSE GEAR. IT USES AN AUTOMATIC ZF 5HP19 TRANSMISSION. UPON TAKING IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND TALKING TO OTHER BMW OWNERS IT SEEMS THIS IS A COMMON MECHANICAL FAILURE IN THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO FAU...

Jan 14, 2009 Power Train 65,000 mi

REVERSE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2000 BMW WENT OUT WITH ONLY 65K MILES. I ASKED BMW IF THERE WAS ANY RECORD OF THIS AND THEY SAID NONE. I THEN FOUND NOREVERSE.ORG. THIS IS A WEB SITE WITH OVER 1000 COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE FOR THE SAME PART ON THE SAME CARS MAKE AND MODEL. BMW CHARGED ME $100 TO L...

Jan 14, 2009 Power Train 98,500 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS 98.5K MILES ON IT. AFTER WORKING PERFECTLY FINE IT HAS NOW FAILED TO GO IN THE REVERSE GEAR. IT USES AN AUTOMATIC ZF 5HP19 TRANSMISSION. UPON TAKING IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND TALKING TO OTHER BMW OWNERS IT SEEMS THIS IS A COMMON MECHANICAL FAILURE IN THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO FAU...

Jan 8, 2009 Structure 75,620 mi

WHILE JACKING UP THE CAR ON THE FRONT-DRIVERS-SIDE THE JACK POINT ON THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE METAL WHERE THE JACK GOES BENT INWARDS INTO THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST. THIS PART OF THE CAR MAY HAVE RUSTED DUE TO A WATER LEAK POSSIBLY FROM THE SUNROOF. *TR

Jan 8, 2009 Seats 63,300 mi

THE DRIVERS SEAT IS A HEATED SEAT. THE HEATER BECAME SO HOT THAT IT MELTED A HOLE INTO THE SEAT, WHICH IS FAKE LEATHER OR VINYL. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE, DISTRACTED THE DRIVER, OR CAUSED A BURN TO EXPOSED SKIN WITH DIRECT CONTACT. THE SEAT ALSO SHOWS DISCOLORATION IN OTHER AREAS WHERE IT HAS H...

Jan 8, 2009 Power Train 60,000 mi

AUTOMATIC STEP-TRONIC TRANSMISSION REVERSE GEAR STOPPED WORKING. THIS REQUIRED A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LIFETIME, AND THERE ARE NO SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. THE TRANSMISSION IS ORIGINAL AND WAS MANUFACTURED BY ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN FOR BMW. *TR

Jan 8, 2009 Structure 75,620 mi

WHILE JACKING UP THE CAR ON THE FRONT-DRIVERS-SIDE THE JACK POINT ON THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE METAL WHERE THE JACK GOES BENT INWARDS INTO THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST. THIS PART OF THE CAR MAY HAVE RUSTED DUE TO A WATER LEAK POSSIBLY FROM THE SUNROOF. *TR

Jan 8, 2009 Seats 63,300 mi

THE DRIVERS SEAT IS A HEATED SEAT. THE HEATER BECAME SO HOT THAT IT MELTED A HOLE INTO THE SEAT, WHICH IS FAKE LEATHER OR VINYL. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE, DISTRACTED THE DRIVER, OR CAUSED A BURN TO EXPOSED SKIN WITH DIRECT CONTACT. THE SEAT ALSO SHOWS DISCOLORATION IN OTHER AREAS WHERE IT HAS H...

Jan 8, 2009 Power Train 60,000 mi

AUTOMATIC STEP-TRONIC TRANSMISSION REVERSE GEAR STOPPED WORKING. THIS REQUIRED A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LIFETIME, AND THERE ARE NO SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. THE TRANSMISSION IS ORIGINAL AND WAS MANUFACTURED BY ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN FOR BMW. *TR

Jan 4, 2009 Power Train 87,000 mi

REVERSE GEAR STARTED NOT ENGAGING AND FINALLY HAS GIVEN OUT COMPLETELY. ALL OTHER GEARS WORK FINE AND ENGAGE PROPERLY. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 93,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, AVERAGE FOR ITS' AGE. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING TO HAVE TO PUSH THIS OTHERWIS...

Jan 4, 2009 Power Train 87,000 mi

REVERSE GEAR STARTED NOT ENGAGING AND FINALLY HAS GIVEN OUT COMPLETELY. ALL OTHER GEARS WORK FINE AND ENGAGE PROPERLY. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 93,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, AVERAGE FOR ITS' AGE. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING TO HAVE TO PUSH THIS OTHERWIS...

Jan 3, 2009 Power Train 180,750 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2000 BMW 323I SEEMED TO BE GOING OUT SO I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC FOR MAINTENANCE BUT AFTER 3 WEEKS IT SEEMED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I LOOKED IT UP AND IT SEEMS THAT BMW CARS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I DON'T HAVE 6000 DOLLARS LAYING AROUND TO GET A NEW TRANS. NOW IM AFRAID THAT ...

Jan 3, 2009 Power Train 180,750 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2000 BMW 323I SEEMED TO BE GOING OUT SO I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC FOR MAINTENANCE BUT AFTER 3 WEEKS IT SEEMED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I LOOKED IT UP AND IT SEEMS THAT BMW CARS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I DON'T HAVE 6000 DOLLARS LAYING AROUND TO GET A NEW TRANS. NOW IM AFRAID THAT ...

Dec 31, 2008 Power Train 110,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I NO REVERSE, NO POWER STEERING. *TR

Dec 31, 2008 Power Train 110,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I NO REVERSE, NO POWER STEERING. *TR

Dec 30, 2008 Power Train 98,000 mi

1.I ATTEMPTED TO PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE IN A PARKING LOT THAT WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. 2. THE BMW 323I REFUSED TO GO INTO THE REVERSE GEAR, INSTEAD CHANGING THE CAR INTO THE NEUTRAL GEAR. THIS IS REPEATED EVERY TIME I ATTEMPT TO REVERSE. I MUST NOW PUSH MY CAR OUT OF PARKING SPOTS AND AVOID SITUATION...

Dec 30, 2008 Power Train 98,000 mi

1.I ATTEMPTED TO PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE IN A PARKING LOT THAT WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. 2. THE BMW 323I REFUSED TO GO INTO THE REVERSE GEAR, INSTEAD CHANGING THE CAR INTO THE NEUTRAL GEAR. THIS IS REPEATED EVERY TIME I ATTEMPT TO REVERSE. I MUST NOW PUSH MY CAR OUT OF PARKING SPOTS AND AVOID SITUATION...

Dec 22, 2008 Power Train 146,000 mi

THE REVERSE GEAR OF MY VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS SERVICED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS AT THE DEALERSHIP. THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS OR WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. *TR

Dec 22, 2008 Power Train 146,000 mi

THE REVERSE GEAR OF MY VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS SERVICED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS AT THE DEALERSHIP. THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS OR WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. *TR

Dec 16, 2008 Power Train 54,485 mi

BACKING INTO PARKING SPOT FOUND THAT I COULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET! JUST GOT TOLD THAT THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION FOR $6000. BMW NO REVERSE PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 16, 2008 Power Train 54,485 mi

BACKING INTO PARKING SPOT FOUND THAT I COULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET! JUST GOT TOLD THAT THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION FOR $6000. BMW NO REVERSE PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 14, 2008 Power Train 158,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I ZF 5HP19 TRANSMISSION, WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE ALL OF A SUDDEN. NOTHING ELSE TO SAY. VERY BIG PROBLEM AMONGST BMW 323I. *TR

Dec 14, 2008 Power Train 158,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I ZF 5HP19 TRANSMISSION, WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE ALL OF A SUDDEN. NOTHING ELSE TO SAY. VERY BIG PROBLEM AMONGST BMW 323I. *TR

Dec 8, 2008 Power Train 98,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I REVERSE GEAR DOES NOT WORK. I STARTED MY CAR AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE GEAR, AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I HAD JUST PARKED THE CAR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR EARLIER. THERE WAS NO INDICATION PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IN ANTICIPATION OF A COSTLY AND LENG...

Dec 8, 2008 Power Train 98,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I REVERSE GEAR DOES NOT WORK. I STARTED MY CAR AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE GEAR, AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I HAD JUST PARKED THE CAR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR EARLIER. THERE WAS NO INDICATION PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IN ANTICIPATION OF A COSTLY AND LENG...

Dec 5, 2008 Power Train 100,950 mi

LAST WEEK MY CAR QUIT GOING IN REVERSE LEAVING ME STRANDED. THIS CAR HAS 100,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED AS I HAVE BEEN THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 99/00 BMWS AND THE ZF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE COMPLETELY REBUILT AT A...

Dec 5, 2008 Power Train 100,950 mi

LAST WEEK MY CAR QUIT GOING IN REVERSE LEAVING ME STRANDED. THIS CAR HAS 100,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED AS I HAVE BEEN THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 99/00 BMWS AND THE ZF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE COMPLETELY REBUILT AT A...

Nov 28, 2008 Power Train 123,000 mi

MY REVERSE STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2000 BMW 323I. I HAVE SEEN THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. BMW REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSABILITY. CURRENTLY I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Nov 28, 2008 Power Train 123,000 mi

MY REVERSE STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2000 BMW 323I. I HAVE SEEN THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. BMW REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSABILITY. CURRENTLY I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Nov 25, 2008 Power Train 85,000 mi

RECENTLY MY CAR QUIT GOING IN REVERSE AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. LUCKILY I WAS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE & THERE WERE NO ONCOMING CARS BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT AS I ROLLED VERY SLOWLY INTO THE ROAD LIKE I WAS IN NEUTRAL. THIS CAR HAS 85,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED. ...

Nov 25, 2008 Power Train 85,000 mi

RECENTLY MY CAR QUIT GOING IN REVERSE AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. LUCKILY I WAS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE & THERE WERE NO ONCOMING CARS BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT AS I ROLLED VERY SLOWLY INTO THE ROAD LIKE I WAS IN NEUTRAL. THIS CAR HAS 85,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED. ...

Nov 19, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE REVERSE GEAR ON MY 2000 323I BMW STOPPED WORKING. IT GOES INTO NEUTRAL INSTEAD. ALL THE OTHER GEARS WORK EXCEPT REVERSE. I ONLY HAVE 65,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND HAVE BEEN TOLD I MAY NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. A NEW TRANSMISSION AT 65,000 MILES IS RIDICULOUS. I CALLED BMW OF NORTH AMERICA AND MY...

Nov 19, 2008 Power Train 194,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323CI WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I HAVE OWNED IT FROM DAY 1 - MILE 0. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT 110,000 MILES BECAUSE THE REVERSE GEAR BROKE OFF. NOW AT 194,000 THE REPLACED TRANSMISSION IS VIBRATING HARD AND THE BMW DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAYS THAT I NEED...

Nov 19, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE REVERSE GEAR ON MY 2000 323I BMW STOPPED WORKING. IT GOES INTO NEUTRAL INSTEAD. ALL THE OTHER GEARS WORK EXCEPT REVERSE. I ONLY HAVE 65,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND HAVE BEEN TOLD I MAY NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. A NEW TRANSMISSION AT 65,000 MILES IS RIDICULOUS. I CALLED BMW OF NORTH AMERICA AND MY...

Nov 19, 2008 Power Train 194,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323CI WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I HAVE OWNED IT FROM DAY 1 - MILE 0. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT 110,000 MILES BECAUSE THE REVERSE GEAR BROKE OFF. NOW AT 194,000 THE REPLACED TRANSMISSION IS VIBRATING HARD AND THE BMW DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAYS THAT I NEED...

Nov 17, 2008 Power Train 81,000 mi

MY CAR SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING HAS NO REVERSE. AS I LOOKED ONLINE I NOTICED THOUSANDS OF OTHER BMW OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. NOREVERSE.ORG HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL FOR ME TO IDENTIFY MANY OWNERS ACROSS THE STATES WITH THE NO REVERSE ISSUE. I CAN ONLY HOPE THE NHTSA WILL HELP US HOLD BMW ACCOUNTAB...

Nov 17, 2008 Power Train 79,000 mi

REVERSE STOPPED WORKING IN CAR. KNOWN ISSUE IN THE SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE. BMW DOES NOT WANT TO ADMIT TO. CHECK OUT WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG - EVERYONE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 17, 2008 Power Train 81,000 mi

MY CAR SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING HAS NO REVERSE. AS I LOOKED ONLINE I NOTICED THOUSANDS OF OTHER BMW OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. NOREVERSE.ORG HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL FOR ME TO IDENTIFY MANY OWNERS ACROSS THE STATES WITH THE NO REVERSE ISSUE. I CAN ONLY HOPE THE NHTSA WILL HELP US HOLD BMW ACCOUNTAB...

Nov 17, 2008 Power Train 79,000 mi

REVERSE STOPPED WORKING IN CAR. KNOWN ISSUE IN THE SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE. BMW DOES NOT WANT TO ADMIT TO. CHECK OUT WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG - EVERYONE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 5, 2008 Power Train 51,000 mi

BMW 2000 YEAR 323 DOES NOT GO IN REVERSE. GLOBAL IMPORTS BMW IN ATLANTA SAYS THAT THE REPAIR WILL COST $5800. THIS IS A KNOW DEFECT BY BMW BUT THEY WILL NOT RECALL THIS DEFECTIVE CAR OR REPAIR THIS TRANSMISSION. *TR

Nov 5, 2008 Power Train 51,000 mi

BMW 2000 YEAR 323 DOES NOT GO IN REVERSE. GLOBAL IMPORTS BMW IN ATLANTA SAYS THAT THE REPAIR WILL COST $5800. THIS IS A KNOW DEFECT BY BMW BUT THEY WILL NOT RECALL THIS DEFECTIVE CAR OR REPAIR THIS TRANSMISSION. *TR

Oct 30, 2008 Power Train 106,000 mi

I DROVE TO WORK THIS MORNING AND UPON LEAVING WORK MY CAR JUST WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE. I THOUGHT I WOULD TAKE MY CAR TO BMW TOMORROW AND HAVE THEM CHECK IT. AFTER GETTING HOME I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM AND THAT BMW HAS DONE NOTHING ABOU...

Oct 30, 2008 Power Train 106,000 mi

I DROVE TO WORK THIS MORNING AND UPON LEAVING WORK MY CAR JUST WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE. I THOUGHT I WOULD TAKE MY CAR TO BMW TOMORROW AND HAVE THEM CHECK IT. AFTER GETTING HOME I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM AND THAT BMW HAS DONE NOTHING ABOU...

Oct 14, 2008 Power Train 107,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 BMW 323I AND IT HAS A LITTLE OVER 100K MILES. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. I HAVE READ REVIEWS ALL OVER THE INTERNET. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. APPARENTLY BECAUSE BMW PRODUCED THEIR 3 SERIOUS CAR WITH A GM TRANSMISSION AND DIDN'T H...

Oct 14, 2008 Power Train 107,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 BMW 323I AND IT HAS A LITTLE OVER 100K MILES. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. I HAVE READ REVIEWS ALL OVER THE INTERNET. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. APPARENTLY BECAUSE BMW PRODUCED THEIR 3 SERIOUS CAR WITH A GM TRANSMISSION AND DIDN'T H...

Oct 10, 2008 Power Train Crash 121,000 mi

LAST WEEK OCT 1 PARK MY CAR AT WORK, AFTER WORK I TRIED TO BACK UP THE CAR AND NO REVERSE. FORWARD GEARS ALL WORK. HAD TO ASK TWO OF THE COWORKS TO PUSH THE CAR OUT OF THE STALL. SINCE THAT INCIDENT I LOST THE REVERSE GEAR ON THREE OCCASIONS ON A TOTAL OF 6 SHORT DRIVING TRIPS. ONE TIME OF THE T...

Oct 10, 2008 Power Train Crash 121,000 mi

LAST WEEK OCT 1 PARK MY CAR AT WORK, AFTER WORK I TRIED TO BACK UP THE CAR AND NO REVERSE. FORWARD GEARS ALL WORK. HAD TO ASK TWO OF THE COWORKS TO PUSH THE CAR OUT OF THE STALL. SINCE THAT INCIDENT I LOST THE REVERSE GEAR ON THREE OCCASIONS ON A TOTAL OF 6 SHORT DRIVING TRIPS. ONE TIME OF THE T...

Oct 3, 2008 Power Train 52,000 mi

REVERSE WENT OUT IN MY TRANSMISSION ON MY 2000 323I YESTERDAY, HAD IT DIAGNOSED AT A REPAIR SHOP AND SAID THAT IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED, I ONLY HAVE 52,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER READING ON THE INTERNET I SEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT BMW DENIES. WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL? *TR

Oct 3, 2008 Power Train 52,000 mi

REVERSE WENT OUT IN MY TRANSMISSION ON MY 2000 323I YESTERDAY, HAD IT DIAGNOSED AT A REPAIR SHOP AND SAID THAT IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED, I ONLY HAVE 52,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER READING ON THE INTERNET I SEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT BMW DENIES. WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL? *TR

Oct 1, 2008 Power Train 85,000 mi

BMW 323 CI REVERSE STOPPED WORKING. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND SHOULD STOP DRIVING IT BEFORE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION BLOWS. I HAVEN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE COST OF REPAIR IS MORE THAN I CAN AFFORD SO I HAVE IT GARAGED FOR THE TIME BEING. *TR

Oct 1, 2008 Power Train 85,000 mi

BMW 323 CI REVERSE STOPPED WORKING. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND SHOULD STOP DRIVING IT BEFORE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION BLOWS. I HAVEN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE COST OF REPAIR IS MORE THAN I CAN AFFORD SO I HAVE IT GARAGED FOR THE TIME BEING. *TR

Sep 25, 2008 Power Train

PLEASE SITE NOREVERSE.ORG FOR A FULL LIST OF COMPLAINTS. RIGHT BEFORE MY CAR HIT THE 100,000 MILE MARK MY REVERSE WENT OUT. IT WILL STILL GO INTO REVERSE HOWEVER THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE. *TR

Sep 25, 2008 Power Train

PLEASE SITE NOREVERSE.ORG FOR A FULL LIST OF COMPLAINTS. RIGHT BEFORE MY CAR HIT THE 100,000 MILE MARK MY REVERSE WENT OUT. IT WILL STILL GO INTO REVERSE HOWEVER THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE. *TR

Sep 23, 2008 Power Train 89,900 mi

OUT OF NOWHERE MY 2000 BMW 323I STOPPED GOING IN REVERSE. PRIOR TO THAT IT WORKED JUST FINE, JUST STOPPED ONE DAY. DRIVE WORKS JUST FINE, BUT REVERSE IS GONE. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL BMW DEALERSHIP AND WHEN I DROPPED IT OFF ON A SATURDAY AT 4:00PM THEY TOLD ME THEY'D LOOK AT IT ON MONDAY AND CAL...

Sep 23, 2008 Power Train 89,900 mi

OUT OF NOWHERE MY 2000 BMW 323I STOPPED GOING IN REVERSE. PRIOR TO THAT IT WORKED JUST FINE, JUST STOPPED ONE DAY. DRIVE WORKS JUST FINE, BUT REVERSE IS GONE. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL BMW DEALERSHIP AND WHEN I DROPPED IT OFF ON A SATURDAY AT 4:00PM THEY TOLD ME THEY'D LOOK AT IT ON MONDAY AND CAL...

Sep 17, 2008 Power Train 99,970 mi

1. EVENTS LANDING UP TO THE FAILURE: NONE 2. CAR DOES NOT MOVE IN REVERSE WHEN PUT IN REVERSE GEAR. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. 3. CAR IS NOT OPERATIONAL PENDING REPAIRS. *TR

Sep 17, 2008 Power Train 99,970 mi

1. EVENTS LANDING UP TO THE FAILURE: NONE 2. CAR DOES NOT MOVE IN REVERSE WHEN PUT IN REVERSE GEAR. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. 3. CAR IS NOT OPERATIONAL PENDING REPAIRS. *TR

Sep 15, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

2000 BMW 3-SERIES: 63,000 MILES THE REVERSE WENT OUT ON MY TRANSMISSION. *TR

Sep 15, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 95,000 mi

LOCK/LATCH MECHANISM SOMETIMES MALFUNCTIONS, SUCH THAT YOU CANNOT UNLOCK PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. WHEN THAT HAPPENS, AT LEAST I CAN USE THE MANUAL KEY TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. BUT BMW HAS THE FORESIGHT TO NOT INCLUDE A KEY OPENING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. SO A FEW TIME...

Sep 15, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

2000 BMW 3-SERIES: 63,000 MILES THE REVERSE WENT OUT ON MY TRANSMISSION. *TR

Sep 15, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 95,000 mi

LOCK/LATCH MECHANISM SOMETIMES MALFUNCTIONS, SUCH THAT YOU CANNOT UNLOCK PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. WHEN THAT HAPPENS, AT LEAST I CAN USE THE MANUAL KEY TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. BUT BMW HAS THE FORESIGHT TO NOT INCLUDE A KEY OPENING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. SO A FEW TIME...

Sep 8, 2008 Power Train 54,182 mi

2000 BMW 323I 54000 KM'S. REVERSE CLUTCH DOES NOT WORK. BMW WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE THE REVERSE CLUTCH ISSUE AND INSISTS ON REPLACING THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Sep 8, 2008 Power Train 54,182 mi

2000 BMW 323I 54000 KM'S. REVERSE CLUTCH DOES NOT WORK. BMW WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE THE REVERSE CLUTCH ISSUE AND INSISTS ON REPLACING THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Sep 5, 2008 Power Train 88,000 mi

OUT OF NO WERE TRANSMISSION STOP WORKING IN REVERSE,THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO VERY POOR CAST PART IN THE TRANSMISSION .COST TO FIX MINE@$2200. *TR

Sep 5, 2008 Power Train 105,000 mi

REVERSE GEAR WENT OUT OF TRANSMISSION WITH NO WARNING. *TR

Sep 5, 2008 Power Train 88,000 mi

OUT OF NO WERE TRANSMISSION STOP WORKING IN REVERSE,THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO VERY POOR CAST PART IN THE TRANSMISSION .COST TO FIX MINE@$2200. *TR

Sep 5, 2008 Power Train 105,000 mi

REVERSE GEAR WENT OUT OF TRANSMISSION WITH NO WARNING. *TR

Aug 21, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 115,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE THE CAR. *TR

Aug 21, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 115,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE THE CAR. *TR

Aug 14, 2008 Power Train 69,246 mi

CAR WAS OPERATING FINE. LEFT FOR LUNCH AT 11:30, BACKED CAR OUT OF PARKING PLACE. CAME BACK AT 3:45 AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. ZF 5HP19 TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TR

Aug 14, 2008 Power Train 69,246 mi

CAR WAS OPERATING FINE. LEFT FOR LUNCH AT 11:30, BACKED CAR OUT OF PARKING PLACE. CAME BACK AT 3:45 AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. ZF 5HP19 TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TR

Aug 12, 2008 Power Train 115,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 BMW 323 AND MY REVERSE JUST STOPPED WORKING. I WAS IN A PARKING LOT THAT WAS BUSY AND IT JUST HAPPENED OUT OF NOWHERE. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR BUILD UP JUST WHAMO IT HAPPENED. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO LOSE REVERSE AND IS A COSTLY REPAIR. UNFORTUNATELY I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON THIS HA...

Aug 12, 2008 Power Train 115,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 BMW 323 AND MY REVERSE JUST STOPPED WORKING. I WAS IN A PARKING LOT THAT WAS BUSY AND IT JUST HAPPENED OUT OF NOWHERE. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR BUILD UP JUST WHAMO IT HAPPENED. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO LOSE REVERSE AND IS A COSTLY REPAIR. UNFORTUNATELY I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON THIS HA...

Jul 28, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

REVERSE GEAR IN MY 2000 BMW 323I STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAD 80K MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY. ALTHOUGH BMW NORTH AMERICA WOULDN'T ACKNOWLEDGE THIS WAS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THEY DID OFFER TO PAY FOR HALF BUT I WAS STILL OUT OVER $2K A FEW WEEKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS. THAT ...

Jul 28, 2008 Power Train 104,658 mi

BOUGHT A USED 200 323I BMW WITH A STEPTRONIC TRANSMISSION ABOUT A MOTH OR TWO AGO WHICH WOULD BE IN THE TIME FROM OF ABOUT MAY TO JUNE OF 2008. IT WAS IN IMMACULATE CONDITION EVERYTHING RAN FINE PERFECT WELL TAKEN CARE OF, DROVE TO WORK ONE DAY TRIED TO PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE AND IT JUST ACTED LIKE ...

Jul 28, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

REVERSE GEAR IN MY 2000 BMW 323I STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAD 80K MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY. ALTHOUGH BMW NORTH AMERICA WOULDN'T ACKNOWLEDGE THIS WAS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THEY DID OFFER TO PAY FOR HALF BUT I WAS STILL OUT OVER $2K A FEW WEEKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS. THAT ...

Jul 28, 2008 Power Train 104,658 mi

BOUGHT A USED 200 323I BMW WITH A STEPTRONIC TRANSMISSION ABOUT A MOTH OR TWO AGO WHICH WOULD BE IN THE TIME FROM OF ABOUT MAY TO JUNE OF 2008. IT WAS IN IMMACULATE CONDITION EVERYTHING RAN FINE PERFECT WELL TAKEN CARE OF, DROVE TO WORK ONE DAY TRIED TO PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE AND IT JUST ACTED LIKE ...

Jul 25, 2008 Power Train 79,900 mi

I DROVE MY CAR TO THE STORE AND UPON RETURNING, I WAS UNABLE TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR ANY PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. FORWARD GEARS CONTINUE WORK FINE. MY CAR ONLY HAS 79,900 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE REGULAR MAINTENAN...

Jul 25, 2008 Power Train 79,900 mi

I DROVE MY CAR TO THE STORE AND UPON RETURNING, I WAS UNABLE TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR ANY PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. FORWARD GEARS CONTINUE WORK FINE. MY CAR ONLY HAS 79,900 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE REGULAR MAINTENAN...

Jul 24, 2008 Power Train 131,000 mi

2000 BMW 323IT TRANSMISSION REVERSE GEAR FAILED WITH NO WARNING. THERE ARE HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS DEFECT IN BMW AUTOMOBILES ON INTERNET CHAT ROOMS AND NEWSGROUPS (SEARCH FOR "BMW TRANSMISSION FAILURE"). THIS FAILURE IS ALSO WELL KNOWN BY REPAIR SHOPS AND OWNERS GROUPS. OWN...

Jul 24, 2008 Power Train 131,000 mi

2000 BMW 323IT TRANSMISSION REVERSE GEAR FAILED WITH NO WARNING. THERE ARE HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS DEFECT IN BMW AUTOMOBILES ON INTERNET CHAT ROOMS AND NEWSGROUPS (SEARCH FOR "BMW TRANSMISSION FAILURE"). THIS FAILURE IS ALSO WELL KNOWN BY REPAIR SHOPS AND OWNERS GROUPS. OWN...

Jul 23, 2008 Power Train 78,000 mi

ON 7/23/08 MY 2000 BMW 323I WITH 78,000 MILES IN EXCELLENT CONDITION REFUSE TO MOVE IN REVERSE. I HAD A MECHANIC ACROSS THE STREET FROM MY OFFICE TAKE A LOOK AT IT AND SAID THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. I HAVE WELL MAINTAINED MY CAR AND WAS SHOCKED THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS LEADING UP T...

Jul 23, 2008 Power Train 103,241 mi

I HAVE A YR 2000 BMW 323I SEDAN. AT APPROXIMATELY 103,000 MY CAR HAS FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE. AS I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH ABOUT THIS FAILURE ON THE INTERNET, I'VE NOTICED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO'S OWNED OR CURRENTLY OWN THIS MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR OF THIS CAR. *TR

Jul 23, 2008 Power Train 78,000 mi

ON 7/23/08 MY 2000 BMW 323I WITH 78,000 MILES IN EXCELLENT CONDITION REFUSE TO MOVE IN REVERSE. I HAD A MECHANIC ACROSS THE STREET FROM MY OFFICE TAKE A LOOK AT IT AND SAID THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. I HAVE WELL MAINTAINED MY CAR AND WAS SHOCKED THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS LEADING UP T...

Jul 23, 2008 Power Train 103,241 mi

I HAVE A YR 2000 BMW 323I SEDAN. AT APPROXIMATELY 103,000 MY CAR HAS FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE. AS I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH ABOUT THIS FAILURE ON THE INTERNET, I'VE NOTICED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO'S OWNED OR CURRENTLY OWN THIS MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR OF THIS CAR. *TR

Jul 16, 2008 Power Train

2000 323I WITH 92000 MILES ON IT. BACKED INTO GARAGE THE NIGHT BEFORE, LEFT FOR WORK NEXT MORNING AND STOP AT LOCAL STORE. CAME OUT AND IT WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE. IT JUST SAT THERE LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. NO RECOURSE FROM BMW. JUST LIKE OTHER OWNERS OF BMW TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, WE SHOULDN'T HAVE ...

Jul 16, 2008 Power Train

2000 323I WITH 92000 MILES ON IT. BACKED INTO GARAGE THE NIGHT BEFORE, LEFT FOR WORK NEXT MORNING AND STOP AT LOCAL STORE. CAME OUT AND IT WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE. IT JUST SAT THERE LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. NO RECOURSE FROM BMW. JUST LIKE OTHER OWNERS OF BMW TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, WE SHOULDN'T HAVE ...

Jul 15, 2008 Power Train 92,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I WITH 93,000 MILES. WITHOUT WARNING THE REVERSE STOPPED ENGAGING (LIKE IT IS NEUTRAL). THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE FINE IN THE FORWARD GEARS. AFTER CHECKING WITH SEVERAL FRIENDS AND THE BMW ENTHUSIAST WEBSITE I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A PERVASIVE PROBLEM WITH THIS YEARS MODEL. THIS TRANSMIS...

Jul 15, 2008 Power Train 94,751 mi

MY BMW 323I WAS WORKING FINE YESTERDAY AND I GET IN IT THIS MORNING AND IT REFUSES TO DO REVERSE. WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE IT JUST SOUNDS LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL AND I AM REVVING UP THE ENGINE. I HAVE TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION OR TH PART REPAIRED BUT IT'S STILL GOING TO COST 2000. *TR

Jul 15, 2008 Power Train 92,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I WITH 93,000 MILES. WITHOUT WARNING THE REVERSE STOPPED ENGAGING (LIKE IT IS NEUTRAL). THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE FINE IN THE FORWARD GEARS. AFTER CHECKING WITH SEVERAL FRIENDS AND THE BMW ENTHUSIAST WEBSITE I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A PERVASIVE PROBLEM WITH THIS YEARS MODEL. THIS TRANSMIS...

Jul 15, 2008 Power Train 94,751 mi

MY BMW 323I WAS WORKING FINE YESTERDAY AND I GET IN IT THIS MORNING AND IT REFUSES TO DO REVERSE. WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE IT JUST SOUNDS LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL AND I AM REVVING UP THE ENGINE. I HAVE TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION OR TH PART REPAIRED BUT IT'S STILL GOING TO COST 2000. *TR

Jul 14, 2008 Power Train 93,000 mi

SUDDEN FAILURE OF REVERSE GEAR IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2000 BMW 323CI FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE BACKING. THE CAR HAS 93,000 MILES ON IT. APPARENTLY THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM (HTTP://WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG) THAT IS BEING IGNORED BY BMW. *TR

Jul 14, 2008 Power Train 93,000 mi

SUDDEN FAILURE OF REVERSE GEAR IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2000 BMW 323CI FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE BACKING. THE CAR HAS 93,000 MILES ON IT. APPARENTLY THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM (HTTP://WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG) THAT IS BEING IGNORED BY BMW. *TR

Jul 13, 2008 Power Train 105,000 mi

AFTER 105,000 MILES, THE MY 2000 BMW 323I SPORTS WAGON ALL OF A SUDDEN - AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING - "LOST" ITS REVERSE GEAR. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN CAREFULLY AND WELL-MAINTAINED. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET, I QUICKLY LEARNED THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OR OTHER CONSUMERS WITH YEAR 2000 3-...

Jul 13, 2008 Power Train 105,000 mi

AFTER 105,000 MILES, THE MY 2000 BMW 323I SPORTS WAGON ALL OF A SUDDEN - AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING - "LOST" ITS REVERSE GEAR. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN CAREFULLY AND WELL-MAINTAINED. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET, I QUICKLY LEARNED THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OR OTHER CONSUMERS WITH YEAR 2000 3-...

Jul 10, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jul 10, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Power Train 49,100 mi

FAILURE TO GO IN REVERSE. NO WARNING. 49,000 MILES. FAULTY TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Power Train 49,100 mi

FAILURE TO GO IN REVERSE. NO WARNING. 49,000 MILES. FAULTY TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jul 3, 2008 Power Train 65,138 mi

I WAS FINISH FILL UP GAS TANK, THE GUY INFRONT OF ME STILL PUMPING, SO I ENGAGE THE REVERSE GEAR TO MOVE BACK, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR JUST SIT THERE LIKE IT IS ON NEUTRAL; IT LOST ITS REVERSE GEAR. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, THEN I FOUND WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG EXCLUSIVE DEALING WITH 2000 323I TH...

Jul 3, 2008 Power Train 65,138 mi

I WAS FINISH FILL UP GAS TANK, THE GUY INFRONT OF ME STILL PUMPING, SO I ENGAGE THE REVERSE GEAR TO MOVE BACK, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR JUST SIT THERE LIKE IT IS ON NEUTRAL; IT LOST ITS REVERSE GEAR. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, THEN I FOUND WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG EXCLUSIVE DEALING WITH 2000 323I TH...

Jun 29, 2008 Power Train 77,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING, MY CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. IT IS A 2000 BMW 323I WITH ONLY 77,000 MILES ON IT. I DID A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET, AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE ARE DOZENS OF OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO THEM. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM, THE TRANSMISSION JUST GOING OUT ...

Jun 29, 2008 Power Train 77,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING, MY CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. IT IS A 2000 BMW 323I WITH ONLY 77,000 MILES ON IT. I DID A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET, AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE ARE DOZENS OF OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO THEM. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM, THE TRANSMISSION JUST GOING OUT ...

Jun 18, 2008 Air Bags 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVEN...

Jun 18, 2008 Air Bags 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVEN...

Jun 17, 2008 Power Train 112,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CAR SIMPLY WILL NOT ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT BMW KNOWS ABOUT BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE. *TR

Jun 17, 2008 Power Train 112,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CAR SIMPLY WILL NOT ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT BMW KNOWS ABOUT BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE. *TR

Jun 10, 2008 Power Train 135,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMATIC. THE REVERSE GEAR JUST STOPPED WORKING. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT SEEN ON MANY PLACES BY MANY PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET. CHECK HTTP://WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG I HAD GONE TO WORK AND WHEN I REACHED THERE, I HAD TO REVERSE THE CAR INTO THE PARKING AT THIS IS WHEN I FO...

Jun 10, 2008 Power Train 135,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMATIC. THE REVERSE GEAR JUST STOPPED WORKING. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT SEEN ON MANY PLACES BY MANY PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET. CHECK HTTP://WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG I HAD GONE TO WORK AND WHEN I REACHED THERE, I HAD TO REVERSE THE CAR INTO THE PARKING AT THIS IS WHEN I FO...

Jun 3, 2008 Equipment 109,985 mi

I HAVE A BMW 323 CI AND I WAS MAKING A RUN TO THE STORE AND I COME BACK OUT AND TRY TO REVERSE AND MY CAR DIDN'T MOVE ANYWHERE BUT THE RPM'S WERE GOING, SO I LOST MY REVERSE GEAR. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Power Train 109,985 mi

I HAVE A BMW 323 CI AND I WAS MAKING A RUN TO THE STORE AND I COME BACK OUT AND TRY TO REVERSE AND MY CAR DIDN'T MOVE ANYWHERE BUT THE RPM'S WERE GOING, SO I LOST MY REVERSE GEAR. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Equipment 109,985 mi

I HAVE A BMW 323 CI AND I WAS MAKING A RUN TO THE STORE AND I COME BACK OUT AND TRY TO REVERSE AND MY CAR DIDN'T MOVE ANYWHERE BUT THE RPM'S WERE GOING, SO I LOST MY REVERSE GEAR. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Power Train 109,985 mi

I HAVE A BMW 323 CI AND I WAS MAKING A RUN TO THE STORE AND I COME BACK OUT AND TRY TO REVERSE AND MY CAR DIDN'T MOVE ANYWHERE BUT THE RPM'S WERE GOING, SO I LOST MY REVERSE GEAR. *TR

May 19, 2008 Power Train 90,450 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT PLACED THE GEAR INTO REVERSE TO BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY. SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. HE PLACED THE GEAR BACK INTO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD. HE PLACED THE GEAR INTO REVERSE AGAIN AND THE ENGINE REVVED....

May 19, 2008 Power Train 90,450 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT PLACED THE GEAR INTO REVERSE TO BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY. SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. HE PLACED THE GEAR BACK INTO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD. HE PLACED THE GEAR INTO REVERSE AGAIN AND THE ENGINE REVVED....

May 4, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY 2000 323CI TRANSMISSION NO LONGER WORKS IN REVERSE. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET I REALIZED THIS IS A VERY COMMON. MY CAR ONLY HAS 80K MILES AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED. I'LL BE SPEAKING TO A LAWYER NEXT WEEK AFTER I COMPILE AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE. WILL THIS TRANSMISSION EVER RECE...

May 4, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY 2000 323CI TRANSMISSION NO LONGER WORKS IN REVERSE. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET I REALIZED THIS IS A VERY COMMON. MY CAR ONLY HAS 80K MILES AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED. I'LL BE SPEAKING TO A LAWYER NEXT WEEK AFTER I COMPILE AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE. WILL THIS TRANSMISSION EVER RECE...

Apr 28, 2008 Power Train 111,977 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I HAD BEEN WORKING FINE. ONE MORNING I WENT TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND IT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT IT WAS ABOUT TO FAIL. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON ON THIS YEAR, MODEL AND MAKE OF CAR, DUE TO THE D-G RING IN THE TRANSMI...

Apr 28, 2008 Power Train 111,977 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I HAD BEEN WORKING FINE. ONE MORNING I WENT TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND IT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT IT WAS ABOUT TO FAIL. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON ON THIS YEAR, MODEL AND MAKE OF CAR, DUE TO THE D-G RING IN THE TRANSMI...

Apr 24, 2008 Structure 137,800 mi

1: THE REAR OF THE CAR FELT LOOSE AND SLOPPY WHILE DRIVING. BUT DIDN'T PERFORM TO UNUSUALLY. 2: THE REAR SUBFRAME RIPPED OUT OF THE SHEET METAL IT WAS ATTACHED TO LEAVING A GAPING HOLE IN THE UNDERBODY OF THE CAR, AND RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVABLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR SAT ABOUT 1.5" LOWER ...

Apr 24, 2008 Structure 137,800 mi

1: THE REAR OF THE CAR FELT LOOSE AND SLOPPY WHILE DRIVING. BUT DIDN'T PERFORM TO UNUSUALLY. 2: THE REAR SUBFRAME RIPPED OUT OF THE SHEET METAL IT WAS ATTACHED TO LEAVING A GAPING HOLE IN THE UNDERBODY OF THE CAR, AND RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVABLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR SAT ABOUT 1.5" LOWER ...

Apr 15, 2008 Power Train 70,000 mi

THE CAR WORKED JUST FINE, WENT TO PUT IT IN REVERSE AND NOTHING. THE CAR HAS ONLY 70K MILES ON IT AND I HAVE FOUND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH 99-01 BMW I HAVE INCLUDED SOME LINKS FOR YOU TO CHECK. HTTP://WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG/COMPLAINTS.HTML#SCOTT THIS ...

Apr 15, 2008 Power Train 70,000 mi

THE CAR WORKED JUST FINE, WENT TO PUT IT IN REVERSE AND NOTHING. THE CAR HAS ONLY 70K MILES ON IT AND I HAVE FOUND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH 99-01 BMW I HAVE INCLUDED SOME LINKS FOR YOU TO CHECK. HTTP://WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG/COMPLAINTS.HTML#SCOTT THIS ...

Apr 11, 2008 Power Train 110,000 mi

I'VE OWNED MY 2000 BMW 323I FOR OVER 5 YEARS NOW (BOUGHT IT USED) AND IT'S BEEN A SUPERB CAR. I MAINTAINED IT PERFECTLY WITH OIL CHANGES ON TIME, AND IT WAS IN PRISTINE CONDITION. DESPITE MY ATTENTION TO DETAIL, A FEW DAYS AGO, THE REVERSE SIMPLY STOPPED WORKING. WE TOOK IT TO SHOP AND THEY SAID ...

Apr 11, 2008 Power Train 110,000 mi

I'VE OWNED MY 2000 BMW 323I FOR OVER 5 YEARS NOW (BOUGHT IT USED) AND IT'S BEEN A SUPERB CAR. I MAINTAINED IT PERFECTLY WITH OIL CHANGES ON TIME, AND IT WAS IN PRISTINE CONDITION. DESPITE MY ATTENTION TO DETAIL, A FEW DAYS AGO, THE REVERSE SIMPLY STOPPED WORKING. WE TOOK IT TO SHOP AND THEY SAID ...

Apr 6, 2008 Power Train 115,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I. THIS IS MY FAMILY'S ONLY SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION. A FEW DAYS AGO- IT QUIT GOING IN REVERSE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY WANTED JUST UNDER $6,000.00 USD TO REPLACE IT. THE CAR IS ONLY WORK ABOUT $9,000.00. THE TECH SAID THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS...

Apr 6, 2008 Power Train 115,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I. THIS IS MY FAMILY'S ONLY SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION. A FEW DAYS AGO- IT QUIT GOING IN REVERSE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY WANTED JUST UNDER $6,000.00 USD TO REPLACE IT. THE CAR IS ONLY WORK ABOUT $9,000.00. THE TECH SAID THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS...

Apr 1, 2008 Power Train 93,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE TO WORK IN REVERSE GEAR. *TR

Apr 1, 2008 Power Train 93,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE TO WORK IN REVERSE GEAR. *TR

Mar 29, 2008 Visibility 136,026 mi

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 ...

Mar 29, 2008 Power Train 136,026 mi

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 ...

Mar 29, 2008 Visibility 136,026 mi

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 ...

Mar 29, 2008 Power Train 136,026 mi

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 ...

Mar 17, 2008 Power Train 101,709 mi

I'VE EXPERIENCE THE COMMON NO REVERSE IN MY 323 BMW. THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING GREAT AND AFTER A WEEKEND AWAY I GO TO DRIVE MY CAR AND IT WON'T REVERSE. IT ACTS LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL AND COASTS. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN MY CAR ONCE SINCE THEN AND IT FAILED THE 4 TIMES I TRIED TO REVERSE. I HAVE CONTACTED M...

Mar 17, 2008 Power Train 101,709 mi

I'VE EXPERIENCE THE COMMON NO REVERSE IN MY 323 BMW. THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING GREAT AND AFTER A WEEKEND AWAY I GO TO DRIVE MY CAR AND IT WON'T REVERSE. IT ACTS LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL AND COASTS. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN MY CAR ONCE SINCE THEN AND IT FAILED THE 4 TIMES I TRIED TO REVERSE. I HAVE CONTACTED M...

Feb 27, 2008 Air Bags 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 3231. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-55 MPH, THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE CONTACT'S LEFT ARM WAS BRUISED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 140,000.

Feb 27, 2008 Air Bags 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 3231. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-55 MPH, THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE CONTACT'S LEFT ARM WAS BRUISED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 140,000.

Feb 25, 2008 Power Train 74,000 mi

AS HAS BEEN THE CASE WITH MANY OTHER OWNERS, MY REVERSE GEAR IS ESSENTIALLY GONE. MY CAR WILL ROLL IF I HAVE A SLIGHT GRADE, BUT THERE IS NO POWER IN REVERSE. DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR DOES NOTHING BUT REV THE ENGINE WHEN IN REVERSE. ALL FORWARD GEARS IN TRANSMISSION WORK SMOOTHLY AND FLAWLESSLY. ...

Feb 25, 2008 Power Train 74,000 mi

AS HAS BEEN THE CASE WITH MANY OTHER OWNERS, MY REVERSE GEAR IS ESSENTIALLY GONE. MY CAR WILL ROLL IF I HAVE A SLIGHT GRADE, BUT THERE IS NO POWER IN REVERSE. DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR DOES NOTHING BUT REV THE ENGINE WHEN IN REVERSE. ALL FORWARD GEARS IN TRANSMISSION WORK SMOOTHLY AND FLAWLESSLY. ...

Feb 24, 2008 Power Train

NO REVERSE GEAR. NO WARNING. *TR

Feb 24, 2008 Power Train

NO REVERSE GEAR. NO WARNING. *TR

Feb 6, 2008 Power Train 88,600 mi

I OWN A 2000 323I BMW AND IT HAS STOPPED TO GO INTO REVERSE. APPARENTLY THE TRANSMISSION IS TO BE BLAMED FOR IT AND THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. APPARENTLY THERE ARE 60 PAGES OF COMPLAINTS POSTED ON THE CONSUMER AFFAIR WEBSITE THAT SAME YEAR AND MODEL OF CAR HAS HAD THIS CONTINUING...

Feb 6, 2008 Power Train 88,600 mi

I OWN A 2000 323I BMW AND IT HAS STOPPED TO GO INTO REVERSE. APPARENTLY THE TRANSMISSION IS TO BE BLAMED FOR IT AND THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. APPARENTLY THERE ARE 60 PAGES OF COMPLAINTS POSTED ON THE CONSUMER AFFAIR WEBSITE THAT SAME YEAR AND MODEL OF CAR HAS HAD THIS CONTINUING...

Feb 2, 2008 Power Train

VERY WELL MAINTAINED 2000 BMW 323I. SUDDENLY OUT OF THE BLUE "NO REVERSE". *TR

Feb 2, 2008 Power Train

VERY WELL MAINTAINED 2000 BMW 323I. SUDDENLY OUT OF THE BLUE "NO REVERSE". *TR

Jan 28, 2008 Power Train 95,409 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I. ON ABOUT AUGUST 29, 2007, I WAS TRYING TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, BUT I COULD NOT. THE REVERSE GEAR IN MY CAR WAS NOT WORKING. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION WITH A USED UNIT, COSTING ME $2595. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROB...

Jan 28, 2008 Power Train 95,409 mi

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I. ON ABOUT AUGUST 29, 2007, I WAS TRYING TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, BUT I COULD NOT. THE REVERSE GEAR IN MY CAR WAS NOT WORKING. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION WITH A USED UNIT, COSTING ME $2595. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROB...

Jan 27, 2008 Power Train 104,000 mi

REVERSE WENT OUT ON CAR @ 104,000 MILES. TOLD BY REPAIR SHOP THAT THE CAR WOULD NEED A $5,000.00+ REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION. UNACCEPTABLE. I EAGERLY AWAIT THE PENDING CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT! *TR

Jan 27, 2008 Power Train 104,000 mi

REVERSE WENT OUT ON CAR @ 104,000 MILES. TOLD BY REPAIR SHOP THAT THE CAR WOULD NEED A $5,000.00+ REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION. UNACCEPTABLE. I EAGERLY AWAIT THE PENDING CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT! *TR

Jan 16, 2008 Power Train 69,500 mi

TRANSMISSION REVERSE NO LONGER OPERATIONAL ON 2000 323I BMW SEDAN. REVERSE ACTS AS IF IN NEUTRAL. REPAIR REQUIRED: REPLACE DRUM IN TRANSMISSION. COST OVER $1,900. *TR

Jan 16, 2008 Power Train 69,500 mi

TRANSMISSION REVERSE NO LONGER OPERATIONAL ON 2000 323I BMW SEDAN. REVERSE ACTS AS IF IN NEUTRAL. REPAIR REQUIRED: REPLACE DRUM IN TRANSMISSION. COST OVER $1,900. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Power Train 77,158 mi

I WAS BACKING INTO MY GARAGE LIKE NORMAL WHEN WITH NO WARNING MY CAR WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE, THE RPM JUST REVVED UP. I THEN CALLED MY BMW SERVICE CENTER TO FIND OUT THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION FOR ABOUT $5,200. AFTER ALMOST CHOKING I LOOKED ONLINE TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCI...

Dec 31, 2007 Power Train 77,158 mi

I WAS BACKING INTO MY GARAGE LIKE NORMAL WHEN WITH NO WARNING MY CAR WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE, THE RPM JUST REVVED UP. I THEN CALLED MY BMW SERVICE CENTER TO FIND OUT THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION FOR ABOUT $5,200. AFTER ALMOST CHOKING I LOOKED ONLINE TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCI...

Dec 28, 2007 Power Train 69,600 mi

AS REPORTED BY MANY, MANY, OTHER BMW 323I CAR OWNERS, I TOO, HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO GO IN REVERSE. JUST LIKE THE COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE ALL OVER THE INTERNET SAY, THE CAR JUST SITS THERE WHEN YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE, AS IF IT'S IN NEUTRAL. YOU CAN REV THE ENGINE, BUT YOU GO NOWHERE. AND LIKE THE ...

Dec 28, 2007 Power Train 69,600 mi

AS REPORTED BY MANY, MANY, OTHER BMW 323I CAR OWNERS, I TOO, HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO GO IN REVERSE. JUST LIKE THE COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE ALL OVER THE INTERNET SAY, THE CAR JUST SITS THERE WHEN YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE, AS IF IT'S IN NEUTRAL. YOU CAN REV THE ENGINE, BUT YOU GO NOWHERE. AND LIKE THE ...

Dec 26, 2007 Power Train 89,175 mi

I HAVE A 2000 3.23I BMW . IT HAS BEEN DEALER SERVICED AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION . IT HAS 89,000 MILES. THE OTHER DAY I TRIED TO BACK OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE AND THE CAR WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE. IT DRIVES FINE ,SO I TOOK IT TO PRINCETONL BMW AND WAS IN FORMED I WOULD NEED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. I ...

Dec 26, 2007 Power Train 89,175 mi

I HAVE A 2000 3.23I BMW . IT HAS BEEN DEALER SERVICED AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION . IT HAS 89,000 MILES. THE OTHER DAY I TRIED TO BACK OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE AND THE CAR WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE. IT DRIVES FINE ,SO I TOOK IT TO PRINCETONL BMW AND WAS IN FORMED I WOULD NEED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. I ...

Dec 21, 2007 Power Train 86,589 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I WITH STEPTRONIC TRANSMISSION STOPPED GOING IN TO REVERSE. WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE IT OPERATES AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET I FOUND AN OVERWHELMING NUMBER OF CAR OWNERS THAT HAVE THE EXACT PROBLEM. ALL SAY THAT BMW IS IGNORING THE PROBLEM S...

Dec 21, 2007 Power Train 86,589 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I WITH STEPTRONIC TRANSMISSION STOPPED GOING IN TO REVERSE. WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE IT OPERATES AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET I FOUND AN OVERWHELMING NUMBER OF CAR OWNERS THAT HAVE THE EXACT PROBLEM. ALL SAY THAT BMW IS IGNORING THE PROBLEM S...

Dec 4, 2007 Power Train

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I CAR. ABOUT A WEEK AGO I WENT OUT TO GO TO WORK AND THE CAR WOULD NOT BACK UP. I STARTED RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF CASES OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. IT SEEMS THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS A DEFECTIVE PART AND THAT A HIGH % OF THESE ARE ...

Dec 4, 2007 Power Train

I HAVE A 2000 BMW 323I CAR. ABOUT A WEEK AGO I WENT OUT TO GO TO WORK AND THE CAR WOULD NOT BACK UP. I STARTED RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF CASES OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. IT SEEMS THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS A DEFECTIVE PART AND THAT A HIGH % OF THESE ARE ...

Nov 22, 2007 Power Train 65,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON 2000 323I WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. FED UP!!! TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. BMW WILL DO NOTHING. SAME FAILURE VERY WIDE-SPREAD. PROBLEM IS ALL TOO WELL KNOWN TO BMW. THEY JUST DON'T CARE. *TR

Nov 22, 2007 Power Train 65,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON 2000 323I WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. FED UP!!! TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. BMW WILL DO NOTHING. SAME FAILURE VERY WIDE-SPREAD. PROBLEM IS ALL TOO WELL KNOWN TO BMW. THEY JUST DON'T CARE. *TR

Oct 22, 2007 Power Train 75,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 323I MODEL AND JUST YESTERDAY THE CAR'S REVERSE GEAR STOPPED ENGAGING. I RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND SEE THAT A LOT OF FOLKS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. BMW NEEDS TO STAND UP AND ISSUE A RECALL. *JB

Oct 22, 2007 Power Train 75,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 323I MODEL AND JUST YESTERDAY THE CAR'S REVERSE GEAR STOPPED ENGAGING. I RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND SEE THAT A LOT OF FOLKS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. BMW NEEDS TO STAND UP AND ISSUE A RECALL. *JB

Oct 19, 2007 Power Train 48,306 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE WHEN IT WAS PLACED INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED IN 2006. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,306...

Oct 19, 2007 Power Train 48,306 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE WHEN IT WAS PLACED INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED IN 2006. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,306...

Oct 18, 2007 Power Train 84,000 mi

LIKE THE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS ON THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS WEBSITE, MY 2000 BMW 323I WITH 84K MILES FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE. I WAS AT A STORE AND PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE WHEN THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS - EVER. THE CAR WAS RUNNING SMOOTHLY. I HAD THE C...

Oct 18, 2007 Power Train 84,000 mi

LIKE THE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS ON THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS WEBSITE, MY 2000 BMW 323I WITH 84K MILES FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE. I WAS AT A STORE AND PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE WHEN THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS - EVER. THE CAR WAS RUNNING SMOOTHLY. I HAD THE C...

Oct 17, 2007 Power Train 68,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WOULD SUDDENLY NOT GO INTO REVERSE. SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM. I'VE HEARD THERE IS A TSB 613552 ON THIS PROBLEM BUT CAN'T GET MY HANDS ON IT. VEHICLE ALWAYS SERVICED BY BMW. ONLY HAS 68,000 MILES AND TAKEN CARE OF LIKE A BABY. BMW TOTALLY UNCOOPERATIVE AND ARROGANT. WEB SITE W...

Oct 17, 2007 Power Train 68,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WOULD SUDDENLY NOT GO INTO REVERSE. SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM. I'VE HEARD THERE IS A TSB 613552 ON THIS PROBLEM BUT CAN'T GET MY HANDS ON IT. VEHICLE ALWAYS SERVICED BY BMW. ONLY HAS 68,000 MILES AND TAKEN CARE OF LIKE A BABY. BMW TOTALLY UNCOOPERATIVE AND ARROGANT. WEB SITE W...

Oct 14, 2007 Power Train 87,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING TRANSMISSION FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE. NEW TRANSMISSION NEEDED WITH ONLY 87,000 MILES. *JB

Oct 14, 2007 Power Train 87,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING TRANSMISSION FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE. NEW TRANSMISSION NEEDED WITH ONLY 87,000 MILES. *JB

Oct 12, 2007 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILS TO GO INTO REVERSE. *TR

Oct 12, 2007 Power Train 30,150 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO MY 2000 BMW 323I WOULD HESITATED BEFORE GOING INTO REVERSE. IT STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY TWO DAYS AGO AND I TOOK IT INTO A CAR MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME HE NEEDED TO PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN A 2000 BMWI IN THE PAST YEAR INCLUDING...

Oct 12, 2007 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILS TO GO INTO REVERSE. *TR

Oct 12, 2007 Power Train 30,150 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO MY 2000 BMW 323I WOULD HESITATED BEFORE GOING INTO REVERSE. IT STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY TWO DAYS AGO AND I TOOK IT INTO A CAR MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME HE NEEDED TO PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN A 2000 BMWI IN THE PAST YEAR INCLUDING...

Oct 6, 2007 Power Train 91,014 mi

WITHOUT WARNING REVERSE GEAR FAILED ON MY 2000 BMW 323I. *JB

Oct 6, 2007 Power Train 91,014 mi

WITHOUT WARNING REVERSE GEAR FAILED ON MY 2000 BMW 323I. *JB

Oct 5, 2007 Power Train Crash 58,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE ONLY MOVING FORWARD. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. AS OF OCTOBER 5, 2007, THE DEALER AND MECHANIC HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE...

Oct 5, 2007 Power Train Crash 58,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE ONLY MOVING FORWARD. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. AS OF OCTOBER 5, 2007, THE DEALER AND MECHANIC HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE...

Sep 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,500 mi

ENGINE STARTED CHOKING AND COULD NOT SUSTAIN ABOVE 30-40 MPH. MECHANIC (AFTER 2 WKS) FINALLY DETERMINED THAT ONE OF THE VALVES WAS WARPED, AND HAD TO DO A VALVE JOB. TOTAL COST $3,300. *TR

Sep 17, 2007 Visibility 66,480 mi

WINDOW REGULATOR. LEFT REAR WENT OUT, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. WINDOW WAS SCRATCHED WHEN ASSEMBLY BROKE. *TR

Sep 17, 2007 Visibility 75,244 mi

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. *TR

Sep 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,500 mi

ENGINE STARTED CHOKING AND COULD NOT SUSTAIN ABOVE 30-40 MPH. MECHANIC (AFTER 2 WKS) FINALLY DETERMINED THAT ONE OF THE VALVES WAS WARPED, AND HAD TO DO A VALVE JOB. TOTAL COST $3,300. *TR

Sep 17, 2007 Visibility 66,480 mi

WINDOW REGULATOR. LEFT REAR WENT OUT, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. WINDOW WAS SCRATCHED WHEN ASSEMBLY BROKE. *TR

Sep 17, 2007 Visibility 75,244 mi

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. *TR

Sep 11, 2007 Power Train 102,591 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE - REVERSE FUNCTION NO LONGER WORKING. *TR

Sep 11, 2007 Power Train 102,591 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE - REVERSE FUNCTION NO LONGER WORKING. *TR

Sep 2, 2007 Power Train 100,000 mi

MY WELL-MAINTAINED 2000 BMW 323I (WITH ONLY 100K MILES) HAS LOST THE REVERSE FUNCTION - I WILL REQUIRE A NEW TRANSMISSION WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $4000. *JB

Sep 2, 2007 Power Train 100,000 mi

MY WELL-MAINTAINED 2000 BMW 323I (WITH ONLY 100K MILES) HAS LOST THE REVERSE FUNCTION - I WILL REQUIRE A NEW TRANSMISSION WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $4000. *JB

Aug 29, 2007 Power Train 75,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I SEDAN - CANNOT REVERSE. METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED CAR. NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR CANNOT REVERSE AND I WAS STUCK IN A PARKING GARAGE. WAS TOLD BY THE REPAIR SHOP THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE...

Aug 29, 2007 Power Train 75,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I SEDAN - CANNOT REVERSE. METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED CAR. NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR CANNOT REVERSE AND I WAS STUCK IN A PARKING GARAGE. WAS TOLD BY THE REPAIR SHOP THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE...

Aug 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

IN LATE MARCH,2007, MY BMW 323I BLEW A HEAD GASKET AFTER ONLY 82,000 MILES.THIS WAS AFTER THE CAR BEING BABIED WITH SERVICE ETC.THE DEALER I TOOK THE CAR TO, PRESSTIGE IMPORTS IN SANTA ROSA,CA. FOUND THAT THE COOLING SYSTEM WAS RUNNING AT OVER 300 DEGREES AND WARPED THE BLOCK, RUINING THE ENGINE. TH...

Aug 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

IN LATE MARCH,2007, MY BMW 323I BLEW A HEAD GASKET AFTER ONLY 82,000 MILES.THIS WAS AFTER THE CAR BEING BABIED WITH SERVICE ETC.THE DEALER I TOOK THE CAR TO, PRESSTIGE IMPORTS IN SANTA ROSA,CA. FOUND THAT THE COOLING SYSTEM WAS RUNNING AT OVER 300 DEGREES AND WARPED THE BLOCK, RUINING THE ENGINE. TH...

Aug 14, 2007 Power Train 88,920 mi

ON 8/707 I NOTICED THAT I COULD NOT SHIFT MY 2000 BMW323CI INTO REVERSE. NO PRIOR NOTICE AND NO ENGINE OR CHECK LIGHTS CAME ON. IT'S LIKE BEING IN NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE REVS BUT THERE IS NO MOVEMENT. IN ANOTHER INSTANCE I WAS ON A HILL AND TRIED TO BACK UP. WHEN I SWITCHED INTO REVERSE, THE CAR R...

Aug 14, 2007 Power Train 88,920 mi

ON 8/707 I NOTICED THAT I COULD NOT SHIFT MY 2000 BMW323CI INTO REVERSE. NO PRIOR NOTICE AND NO ENGINE OR CHECK LIGHTS CAME ON. IT'S LIKE BEING IN NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE REVS BUT THERE IS NO MOVEMENT. IN ANOTHER INSTANCE I WAS ON A HILL AND TRIED TO BACK UP. WHEN I SWITCHED INTO REVERSE, THE CAR R...

Aug 13, 2007 Power Train 61,850 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. SHE STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY IN ALL OTHER GEARS. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 6...

Aug 13, 2007 Power Train 61,850 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. SHE STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY IN ALL OTHER GEARS. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 6...

Aug 6, 2007 Power Train 109,950 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO PERFORM IN REVERSE. IT SIMPLY ACTED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. IT WAS VERY SCARY AND UPSETTING TO HAVE THIS HAPPEN, ESPECIALLY WHERE AND WHEN IT DID. I WAS STUCK AND HAD TO HAVE REVERSE TO LEAVE THE LOCATION WHERE I HAD TAKEN MY DAUGHTER. ONLY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF TWO...

Aug 6, 2007 Power Train 109,950 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO PERFORM IN REVERSE. IT SIMPLY ACTED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. IT WAS VERY SCARY AND UPSETTING TO HAVE THIS HAPPEN, ESPECIALLY WHERE AND WHEN IT DID. I WAS STUCK AND HAD TO HAVE REVERSE TO LEAVE THE LOCATION WHERE I HAD TAKEN MY DAUGHTER. ONLY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF TWO...

Aug 4, 2007 Power Train 95,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. *TR

Aug 4, 2007 Power Train

COULD NOT BACK UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION (NO REVERSE AND NO WARNING). 323I BMW 2000 TRANSMISSION FAILED. *TR

Aug 4, 2007 Power Train 95,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. *TR

Aug 4, 2007 Power Train

COULD NOT BACK UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION (NO REVERSE AND NO WARNING). 323I BMW 2000 TRANSMISSION FAILED. *TR

Jul 26, 2007 Power Train 85,000 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I ABRUPTLY STOPPED GOING IN REVERSE. LIKE MANY DISSATISFIED 323I OWNERS, I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP ONLY TO FIND OUT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND MANY OTHER BMW OWNERS ARE DEALING WITH THIS FRUSTRATION. THE COMPLAINTS ARE BEING LOGGED ON THE FOLLOWING WEB...

Jul 26, 2007 Power Train 85,000 mi

MY 2000 BMW 323I ABRUPTLY STOPPED GOING IN REVERSE. LIKE MANY DISSATISFIED 323I OWNERS, I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP ONLY TO FIND OUT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND MANY OTHER BMW OWNERS ARE DEALING WITH THIS FRUSTRATION. THE COMPLAINTS ARE BEING LOGGED ON THE FOLLOWING WEB...

Jul 24, 2007 Power Train 87,000 mi

AUTO TRANSMISSION REVERSE FAILED WITH NO WARNING AT 87,000 MILES. BMW SAYS REPLACE TRANSMISSION AT FULL COST. *TR

Jul 24, 2007 Power Train 87,000 mi

AUTO TRANSMISSION REVERSE FAILED WITH NO WARNING AT 87,000 MILES. BMW SAYS REPLACE TRANSMISSION AT FULL COST. *TR

Jul 22, 2007 Power Train 107,000 mi

THE REVERSE GEAR IN MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS FAILED. *TR

Jul 22, 2007 Power Train 107,000 mi

THE REVERSE GEAR IN MY 2000 BMW 323I HAS FAILED. *TR

Jul 18, 2007 Power Train 57,000 mi

BMW IS NOT ON YOUR LIST OF VEHICLES! TRANSMISSION FAILED ON 2000 323I BMW WITH ONLY 57K. SCANNING ONLINE COMPLAINTS ABOUT 323I TRANSMISSION FAILURES IT SEEMS NHTSA SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THE UNIT BY NOW! *TR

Jul 18, 2007 Power Train 28,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, IT FAILED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. A LOCAL MECHANIC MADE THE REPAIR. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 29,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE...

Jul 18, 2007 Power Train 57,000 mi

BMW IS NOT ON YOUR LIST OF VEHICLES! TRANSMISSION FAILED ON 2000 323I BMW WITH ONLY 57K. SCANNING ONLINE COMPLAINTS ABOUT 323I TRANSMISSION FAILURES IT SEEMS NHTSA SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THE UNIT BY NOW! *TR

Jul 18, 2007 Power Train 28,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, IT FAILED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. A LOCAL MECHANIC MADE THE REPAIR. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 29,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE...

Jul 17, 2007 Power Train 70,500 mi

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...

Jul 17, 2007 Power Train 108,500 mi

2000 BMW 323I SERIES FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS INVOLVING THIS YEAR ONLY FOUND ON CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM LEADING ME TO BELIEVE A RECALL WAS APPROPRIATE. ALL INCIDENTS WERE IDENTICAL AND HAPPENED WITH AS LOW AS 30000 MILES. *AK

Jul 17, 2007 Power Train 70,500 mi

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...

Jul 17, 2007 Power Train 108,500 mi

2000 BMW 323I SERIES FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS INVOLVING THIS YEAR ONLY FOUND ON CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM LEADING ME TO BELIEVE A RECALL WAS APPROPRIATE. ALL INCIDENTS WERE IDENTICAL AND HAPPENED WITH AS LOW AS 30000 MILES. *AK

Jul 13, 2007 Power Train 114 mi

I AM AN OWNER OF 2000 BMW 323I. IT CURRENTLY HAS ~115K MILES ON IT. TODAY (FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2007), I ENTERED THE PARKING GARAGE AT WORK AND ATTEMPTED TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE --- AS I ALWAYS DO. I DROVE FORWARD, THEN PUT MY CAR IN THE REVERSE GEAR, BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. WHEN I PRESSED ON ...

Jul 13, 2007 Power Train 114 mi

I AM AN OWNER OF 2000 BMW 323I. IT CURRENTLY HAS ~115K MILES ON IT. TODAY (FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2007), I ENTERED THE PARKING GARAGE AT WORK AND ATTEMPTED TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE --- AS I ALWAYS DO. I DROVE FORWARD, THEN PUT MY CAR IN THE REVERSE GEAR, BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. WHEN I PRESSED ON ...

Jul 5, 2007 Power Train 66,118 mi

2000 BMW 323I WILL NOT MOVE WHEN IN REVERSE GEAR. THE CAR BEHAVED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO OTHER TROUBLE, WARNING LIGHT, ETC. LEADING UP TO THIS FAILURE. THE CAR WAS VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND SERVICED BY BMW AUTHORIZED DEALERS, HAS 66000 MILES AND WAS VERY GENTLY DRIVEN. T...

Jul 5, 2007 Power Train 66,118 mi

2000 BMW 323I WILL NOT MOVE WHEN IN REVERSE GEAR. THE CAR BEHAVED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO OTHER TROUBLE, WARNING LIGHT, ETC. LEADING UP TO THIS FAILURE. THE CAR WAS VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND SERVICED BY BMW AUTHORIZED DEALERS, HAS 66000 MILES AND WAS VERY GENTLY DRIVEN. T...

Jul 2, 2007 Structure

DRIVERS SIDE REAR SUBFRAME IS TEARING AWAY FROM BODY. THIS HAS BEEN NOTED SEVERAL TIMES ON THIS WEBSITE ALREADY. *TR

Jul 2, 2007 Structure

DRIVERS SIDE REAR SUBFRAME IS TEARING AWAY FROM BODY. THIS HAS BEEN NOTED SEVERAL TIMES ON THIS WEBSITE ALREADY. *TR

Mar 9, 2007 Air Bags 16,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 3I. THE AIR BAG MODULE FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT RECALL# 02V223000 WAS REPAIRED IN JULY 2003. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS FAILURE USUALLY DIDN'T OCCUR AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO AN AIR BAG ENGINEER ,WHO ALSO STATED THAT...

Mar 9, 2007 Air Bags 16,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 3I. THE AIR BAG MODULE FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT RECALL# 02V223000 WAS REPAIRED IN JULY 2003. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS FAILURE USUALLY DIDN'T OCCUR AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO AN AIR BAG ENGINEER ,WHO ALSO STATED THAT...

Feb 23, 2007 Power Train 46,000 mi

THE SHIFT PLATE INDICATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND IT IS AGAIN FAULTY. IT GIVES A FALSE INDICATION OF THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CAR CAN BE IN DRIVE, BUT THE NEUTRAL LIGHT WILL BE ON. *NM

Feb 23, 2007 Power Train 46,000 mi

THE SHIFT PLATE INDICATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND IT IS AGAIN FAULTY. IT GIVES A FALSE INDICATION OF THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CAR CAN BE IN DRIVE, BUT THE NEUTRAL LIGHT WILL BE ON. *NM

Jan 24, 2007 Power Train 116,000 mi

HAD BRAKES AND SUSPENSION REPLACED AND WHILE AT DEALERSHIP THE REVERSE GEAR WENT OUT. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE I SEE ALL OVER THE INTERNET. ALL OTHER GEARS WORK OTHER THAN REVERSE, WHICH WILL COST 4000 TO REPLACE. *NM

Jan 24, 2007 Power Train 116,000 mi

HAD BRAKES AND SUSPENSION REPLACED AND WHILE AT DEALERSHIP THE REVERSE GEAR WENT OUT. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE I SEE ALL OVER THE INTERNET. ALL OTHER GEARS WORK OTHER THAN REVERSE, WHICH WILL COST 4000 TO REPLACE. *NM

Jan 19, 2007 Suspension 100,000 mi

ON MY 2000 BMW 323I WITH ABOUT 100K MILES I NOTICED A CREAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. UPON INSPECTION, THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT HAS SEPARATED AT THE POINT WHERE THE MOUNT IS WELDED TO THE UNI-BODY. THIS SITUATION IS VERY DANGEROUS AND REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. T...

Jan 19, 2007 Suspension 100,000 mi

ON MY 2000 BMW 323I WITH ABOUT 100K MILES I NOTICED A CREAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. UPON INSPECTION, THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT HAS SEPARATED AT THE POINT WHERE THE MOUNT IS WELDED TO THE UNI-BODY. THIS SITUATION IS VERY DANGEROUS AND REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. T...

Jan 17, 2007 Power Train 169,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I TRANSMISSION REVERSE GEAR FAILED. ATTEMPTED TO PUT IN REVERSE BUT NO GEAR. A QUICK SEARCH OF INTERNET REVEALS LITERALLY DOZENS IF NOT HUNDREDS OF E46 MODEL SERIES BMW OWNERS COMPLAINING OF THE SAME THING. NO REVERSE OR TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. REPAIR FACILITY RECOMMENDS COMPLETE...

Jan 17, 2007 Power Train 169,000 mi

2000 BMW 323I TRANSMISSION REVERSE GEAR FAILED. ATTEMPTED TO PUT IN REVERSE BUT NO GEAR. A QUICK SEARCH OF INTERNET REVEALS LITERALLY DOZENS IF NOT HUNDREDS OF E46 MODEL SERIES BMW OWNERS COMPLAINING OF THE SAME THING. NO REVERSE OR TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. REPAIR FACILITY RECOMMENDS COMPLETE...

Jan 2, 2007 Power Train 75,532 mi

THERE WERE 50 DOCUMENTED TRANSMISSION FAILURES FOR THE 2000 BMW 3 SERIES AUTOMOBILES. THERE ARE UNDOUBTEDLY MORE, BUT THE PEOPLE JUST PAID THE $3000 TO $5000 REPAIR BILL. THERE IS NO COINCIDENCE THAT THESE TRANSMISSIONS ARE FAILING AND BMW KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM, BUT WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *...

Jan 2, 2007 Power Train 75,532 mi

THERE WERE 50 DOCUMENTED TRANSMISSION FAILURES FOR THE 2000 BMW 3 SERIES AUTOMOBILES. THERE ARE UNDOUBTEDLY MORE, BUT THE PEOPLE JUST PAID THE $3000 TO $5000 REPAIR BILL. THERE IS NO COINCIDENCE THAT THESE TRANSMISSIONS ARE FAILING AND BMW KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM, BUT WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *...

Dec 31, 2006 Air Bags 69,000 mi

(1) I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 BMW 323I ON A FEEDER ROAD, AT ABOUT 40 MPH. THE CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 69,000 MILES. (2) THE SIDE AIRBAGS (DRIVER'S SIDE) UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED WITH NO APPARENT REASON (NO COLLISION, NO ROAD BUMPS). THE ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY CUT OFF AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS AUTOMATICALLY WENT ...

Dec 31, 2006 Structure 93,256 mi

1999-2005 BMW 3 SERIES HAS DEFECTIVE REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. MY REAR SUB FRAME MOUNT OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR HAS TORN OUT COMPLETELY CAUSING THE CAR TO CONSTANTLY CLUNK AND CREAK. *NM

Dec 31, 2006 Air Bags 69,000 mi

(1) I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 BMW 323I ON A FEEDER ROAD, AT ABOUT 40 MPH. THE CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 69,000 MILES. (2) THE SIDE AIRBAGS (DRIVER'S SIDE) UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED WITH NO APPARENT REASON (NO COLLISION, NO ROAD BUMPS). THE ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY CUT OFF AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS AUTOMATICALLY WENT ...

Dec 31, 2006 Structure 93,256 mi

1999-2005 BMW 3 SERIES HAS DEFECTIVE REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. MY REAR SUB FRAME MOUNT OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR HAS TORN OUT COMPLETELY CAUSING THE CAR TO CONSTANTLY CLUNK AND CREAK. *NM

Dec 15, 2006 Power Train 53,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE ON A HILL WITHIN 2 FEET OF ANOTHER CAR. *NM

Dec 15, 2006 Power Train 53,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE ON A HILL WITHIN 2 FEET OF ANOTHER CAR. *NM

Dec 8, 2006 Air Bags 64,995 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON DRY EVEN ROADS, THE LEFT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG AND THE SMALL ELBOW AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE INJURIES INCURRED WERE BRUISING ON THE LEFT ARM, HEAD CONTUSIONS, AND HEARING DAM...

Dec 8, 2006 Air Bags 64,995 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON DRY EVEN ROADS, THE LEFT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG AND THE SMALL ELBOW AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE INJURIES INCURRED WERE BRUISING ON THE LEFT ARM, HEAD CONTUSIONS, AND HEARING DAM...

Dec 5, 2006 Power Train 75,000 mi

AT 75,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE IN REVERSE GEAR. A SEARCH OF THE INTERNET REVEALED MANY OTHER BMW OWNERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME FAILURE. THE SOLUTION WAS A >$3,000 CHARGE TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. *JB

Dec 5, 2006 Power Train 75,000 mi

AT 75,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE IN REVERSE GEAR. A SEARCH OF THE INTERNET REVEALED MANY OTHER BMW OWNERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME FAILURE. THE SOLUTION WAS A >$3,000 CHARGE TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. *JB

Dec 1, 2006 Air Bags Crash

2000 BMW 323I BRAKES MADE A WEIRD NOISE AND WHEN IN A COLLISION THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *KB *JB THE AIR CONDITION MADE A NOISE. UPDATED 12/27/06. *JB

Dec 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

2000 BMW 323I BRAKES MADE A WEIRD NOISE AND WHEN IN A COLLISION THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *KB *JB THE AIR CONDITION MADE A NOISE. UPDATED 12/27/06. *JB

Dec 1, 2006 Equipment Crash

2000 BMW 323I BRAKES MADE A WEIRD NOISE AND WHEN IN A COLLISION THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *KB *JB THE AIR CONDITION MADE A NOISE. UPDATED 12/27/06. *JB

Dec 1, 2006 Air Bags Crash

2000 BMW 323I BRAKES MADE A WEIRD NOISE AND WHEN IN A COLLISION THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *KB *JB THE AIR CONDITION MADE A NOISE. UPDATED 12/27/06. *JB

Dec 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

2000 BMW 323I BRAKES MADE A WEIRD NOISE AND WHEN IN A COLLISION THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *KB *JB THE AIR CONDITION MADE A NOISE. UPDATED 12/27/06. *JB

Dec 1, 2006 Equipment Crash

2000 BMW 323I BRAKES MADE A WEIRD NOISE AND WHEN IN A COLLISION THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *KB *JB THE AIR CONDITION MADE A NOISE. UPDATED 12/27/06. *JB

Nov 27, 2006 Power Train

MY 2000 323I (144K MILES) REVERSE DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE. I STARTED NOTICING PROBLEMS A FEW YEARS AGO BUT EACH TIME I COMPLAINED THEY (NORTHWEST BMW IN RANDALLSTOWN) NEVER FOUND A PROBLEM. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND I WAS QUOTED A FEE OF ~$4500 FOR REPAIR. THIS IS INSANE, I THINK I'VE HAD THIS PROBLE...

Nov 27, 2006 Electrical System 47,000 mi

LTR FROM (CA) RE 2000 BMW 323I, DEFECTIVE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND THROTTLE BODY MALFUNCTION CAUSE COMPUTER FAILURE WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER & DECELERATION AT HIGH SPEEDS. *TS THE VEHICLE LOST POWER SHORTLY AFTER THE EMI, CHECK ENGINE SOON, AND DSC LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A...

Nov 27, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 47,000 mi

LTR FROM (CA) RE 2000 BMW 323I, DEFECTIVE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND THROTTLE BODY MALFUNCTION CAUSE COMPUTER FAILURE WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER & DECELERATION AT HIGH SPEEDS. *TS THE VEHICLE LOST POWER SHORTLY AFTER THE EMI, CHECK ENGINE SOON, AND DSC LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A...

Nov 27, 2006 Power Train

MY 2000 323I (144K MILES) REVERSE DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE. I STARTED NOTICING PROBLEMS A FEW YEARS AGO BUT EACH TIME I COMPLAINED THEY (NORTHWEST BMW IN RANDALLSTOWN) NEVER FOUND A PROBLEM. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND I WAS QUOTED A FEE OF ~$4500 FOR REPAIR. THIS IS INSANE, I THINK I'VE HAD THIS PROBLE...

Nov 27, 2006 Electrical System 47,000 mi

LTR FROM (CA) RE 2000 BMW 323I, DEFECTIVE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND THROTTLE BODY MALFUNCTION CAUSE COMPUTER FAILURE WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER & DECELERATION AT HIGH SPEEDS. *TS THE VEHICLE LOST POWER SHORTLY AFTER THE EMI, CHECK ENGINE SOON, AND DSC LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A...

Nov 27, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 47,000 mi

LTR FROM (CA) RE 2000 BMW 323I, DEFECTIVE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND THROTTLE BODY MALFUNCTION CAUSE COMPUTER FAILURE WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER & DECELERATION AT HIGH SPEEDS. *TS THE VEHICLE LOST POWER SHORTLY AFTER THE EMI, CHECK ENGINE SOON, AND DSC LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A...

Nov 12, 2006 Power Train

MY 2000 BMW 323I WON'T GO IN REVERSE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING, AS THE CAR HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND HAS OPERATED PERFECTLY UNTIL TODAY. THE PRESENT MILEAGE IS A LITTLE OVER 60,000. AN ONLINE SEARCH OF THE PROBLEM HAS REVEALED THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT'S SPECIFIC TO MY MA...

Nov 12, 2006 Power Train

MY 2000 BMW 323I WON'T GO IN REVERSE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING, AS THE CAR HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND HAS OPERATED PERFECTLY UNTIL TODAY. THE PRESENT MILEAGE IS A LITTLE OVER 60,000. AN ONLINE SEARCH OF THE PROBLEM HAS REVEALED THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT'S SPECIFIC TO MY MA...

Nov 3, 2006 Structure 115,000 mi

1) THERE WERE NO EVENTS OUT OF THE ORDINARY LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE OF THE REAR SUBFRAME. ALL DRIVING WAS NORMAL IN NORMAL CONDITIONS. 2)CRACKED/SEPARATED REAR SUBFRAME, FAILED DUE TO ENGINEERING FLAWS IN DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS. CONSEQUENCES OF THIS FAILURE COULD BE CATASTROPHIC AND RESU...

Nov 3, 2006 Structure 115,000 mi

1) THERE WERE NO EVENTS OUT OF THE ORDINARY LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE OF THE REAR SUBFRAME. ALL DRIVING WAS NORMAL IN NORMAL CONDITIONS. 2)CRACKED/SEPARATED REAR SUBFRAME, FAILED DUE TO ENGINEERING FLAWS IN DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS. CONSEQUENCES OF THIS FAILURE COULD BE CATASTROPHIC AND RESU...

Oct 26, 2006 Steering 31,018 mi

CAR TYPE - 2000 BMW 323CI MILES WHEN PURCHASED NEW - 23 MILES WHEN FIRST INCIDENT OCCURED 29,725 MILES SEPT 13TH, 2002 MILES WHEN SERVICE CALL OPENED 31,018 - OCTOBER 23, 2002 I NOTICED A SWOOSHING NOISE CLOSE TO MY STEERING COLUMN AND SUBSEQUENTLY TURNING MY CAR BECAME MORE DIFFICULT. THIS LEA...

Oct 26, 2006 Steering 31,018 mi

CAR TYPE - 2000 BMW 323CI MILES WHEN PURCHASED NEW - 23 MILES WHEN FIRST INCIDENT OCCURED 29,725 MILES SEPT 13TH, 2002 MILES WHEN SERVICE CALL OPENED 31,018 - OCTOBER 23, 2002 I NOTICED A SWOOSHING NOISE CLOSE TO MY STEERING COLUMN AND SUBSEQUENTLY TURNING MY CAR BECAME MORE DIFFICULT. THIS LEA...

Oct 10, 2006 Power Train 66,000 mi

WE BOUGHT A 2000 BMW 323I WHICH CURRENTLY ONLY HAS ABOUT 66,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR WILL SHIFT INTO REVERSE, BUT WILL NOT ACTUALLY MOVE BACKWARDS. IT JUST SITS THERE REVVING. THE CAR WILL DRIVE FORWARD, BUT NOT BACKWARDS. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TRANSMISSION THERMOMETER NEEDS TO ...

Oct 10, 2006 Power Train 66,000 mi

WE BOUGHT A 2000 BMW 323I WHICH CURRENTLY ONLY HAS ABOUT 66,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR WILL SHIFT INTO REVERSE, BUT WILL NOT ACTUALLY MOVE BACKWARDS. IT JUST SITS THERE REVVING. THE CAR WILL DRIVE FORWARD, BUT NOT BACKWARDS. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TRANSMISSION THERMOMETER NEEDS TO ...

Aug 30, 2006 Tires 149,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRES AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE LOST AIR. THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES AND THE CRACKS WERE GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE TIRES WERE GOODYEAR, EAGLE TIRE; GP-H SIZE: P205/55/R16. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET...

Aug 30, 2006 Tires 149,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRES AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE LOST AIR. THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES AND THE CRACKS WERE GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE TIRES WERE GOODYEAR, EAGLE TIRE; GP-H SIZE: P205/55/R16. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET...

Aug 20, 2006 Electrical System 47,588 mi

2000 BMW 323I - EML, CHECK ENGINE SOON AND DSC LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR POWERED DOWN ON THE FREEWAY (BRAKED ITSELF AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE). NEEDED TOW TO DEALER. CAR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE THROTTLE BODY AND ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND PROGRAMMED THE DME (DIGITAL MOTOR ELECTRONICS) . THIS DID...

Aug 20, 2006 Electrical System 47,588 mi

2000 BMW 323I - EML, CHECK ENGINE SOON AND DSC LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR POWERED DOWN ON THE FREEWAY (BRAKED ITSELF AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE). NEEDED TOW TO DEALER. CAR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE THROTTLE BODY AND ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND PROGRAMMED THE DME (DIGITAL MOTOR ELECTRONICS) . THIS DID...

Aug 20, 2006 Electrical System 47,588 mi

2000 BMW 323I - EML, CHECK ENGINE SOON AND DSC LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR POWERED DOWN ON THE FREEWAY (BRAKED ITSELF AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE). NEEDED TOW TO DEALER. CAR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE THROTTLE BODY AND ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND PROGRAMMED THE DME (DIGITAL MOTOR ELECTRONICS) . THIS DID...

Aug 20, 2006 Electrical System 47,588 mi

2000 BMW 323I - EML, CHECK ENGINE SOON AND DSC LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR POWERED DOWN ON THE FREEWAY (BRAKED ITSELF AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE). NEEDED TOW TO DEALER. CAR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE THROTTLE BODY AND ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND PROGRAMMED THE DME (DIGITAL MOTOR ELECTRONICS) . THIS DID...

Aug 14, 2006 Equipment Crash 90,254 mi

DRIVERS DOOR WAS IMPACTED AT APPROX. 50 MPH AND NEITHER SIDE AIRBAG OR SIDE CURTAIN DEPLOYED RESULTING IN A VERY SERIOUS LEFT HIP FRACTURE, COLLAPSED LUNG AND NUMEROUS LACERATIONS. *NM

Aug 14, 2006 Air Bags Crash 90,254 mi

DRIVERS DOOR WAS IMPACTED AT APPROX. 50 MPH AND NEITHER SIDE AIRBAG OR SIDE CURTAIN DEPLOYED RESULTING IN A VERY SERIOUS LEFT HIP FRACTURE, COLLAPSED LUNG AND NUMEROUS LACERATIONS. *NM

Aug 14, 2006 Equipment Crash 90,254 mi

DRIVERS DOOR WAS IMPACTED AT APPROX. 50 MPH AND NEITHER SIDE AIRBAG OR SIDE CURTAIN DEPLOYED RESULTING IN A VERY SERIOUS LEFT HIP FRACTURE, COLLAPSED LUNG AND NUMEROUS LACERATIONS. *NM

Aug 14, 2006 Air Bags Crash 90,254 mi

DRIVERS DOOR WAS IMPACTED AT APPROX. 50 MPH AND NEITHER SIDE AIRBAG OR SIDE CURTAIN DEPLOYED RESULTING IN A VERY SERIOUS LEFT HIP FRACTURE, COLLAPSED LUNG AND NUMEROUS LACERATIONS. *NM

Jul 19, 2006 Power Train 34,000 mi

THE CAR IS A 2000 BMW 323I WITH 34,000 MILES. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR/TRANSMISSION PRIOR TO THE REVERSE GEAR SUDDENLY FAILING TO ENGAGE WHILE THE CAR WAS IN TRAFFIC AND NEEDED TO BE REVERSED TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF ONCOMING CARS. THE REVERSE GEAR CONTINUES TO FAIL, ALTHOUGH THERE ARE NO...

Jul 19, 2006 Power Train 34,000 mi

THE CAR IS A 2000 BMW 323I WITH 34,000 MILES. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR/TRANSMISSION PRIOR TO THE REVERSE GEAR SUDDENLY FAILING TO ENGAGE WHILE THE CAR WAS IN TRAFFIC AND NEEDED TO BE REVERSED TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF ONCOMING CARS. THE REVERSE GEAR CONTINUES TO FAIL, ALTHOUGH THERE ARE NO...

Jun 23, 2006 Power Train 120,005 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THE ISSUE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE THE HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Jun 23, 2006 Power Train 120,005 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THE ISSUE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE THE HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Jun 21, 2006 Visibility 60,558 mi

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...

Jun 21, 2006 Visibility 60,558 mi

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...

Jun 21, 2006 Visibility 60,558 mi

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...

Jun 21, 2006 Visibility 60,558 mi

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...

May 12, 2006 Structure

MY 2000 BMW 323 CIC WAS SHUDDERING WHEN I DROVE IT. I TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE SUBFRAME. MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 70,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THE ONLY CAUSE APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURER...

May 12, 2006 Structure

MY 2000 BMW 323 CIC WAS SHUDDERING WHEN I DROVE IT. I TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE SUBFRAME. MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 70,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THE ONLY CAUSE APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURER...

May 11, 2006 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. SUBSEQUENTLY, TURNING THE VEHICLE INTO A 360 DEGREE SPIN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE RETAINING WALL. THIS WAS A FULL FRONTAL IMPACT, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE. H...

May 11, 2006 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. SUBSEQUENTLY, TURNING THE VEHICLE INTO A 360 DEGREE SPIN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE RETAINING WALL. THIS WAS A FULL FRONTAL IMPACT, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE. H...

Mar 8, 2006 Power Train 103,000 mi

SEVERAL DAYS OF SLUGGISH START, BURNING OIL SMELL, TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON - I TOOK MY CAR TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THEY REFERRED ME TO THIS SITE BECAUSE THEY LOOKED UP TO SEE IF THERE WERE COMPLAINTS/RECALLS. *NM

Mar 8, 2006 Power Train 103,000 mi

SEVERAL DAYS OF SLUGGISH START, BURNING OIL SMELL, TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON - I TOOK MY CAR TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THEY REFERRED ME TO THIS SITE BECAUSE THEY LOOKED UP TO SEE IF THERE WERE COMPLAINTS/RECALLS. *NM

Jan 30, 2006 Structure 30,000 mi

CLUNKING NOISE FROM LEFT REAR UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. HAS TO DO WITH SUBFRAME AND MEMBERS, I.E., MOUNTING POINT WHERE SUBFRAME IS ATTACHED TO TEARS AWAY FROM THE REST OF THE SHEET METAL THAT FORMS THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Jan 30, 2006 Structure 30,000 mi

CLUNKING NOISE FROM LEFT REAR UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. HAS TO DO WITH SUBFRAME AND MEMBERS, I.E., MOUNTING POINT WHERE SUBFRAME IS ATTACHED TO TEARS AWAY FROM THE REST OF THE SHEET METAL THAT FORMS THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Jan 29, 2006 Power Train 76,763 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MOVE IN REVERSE. AUTOMOBILE DOES NOT RESPOND TO REVERSE, HOWEVER, VEHICLE HAS NO PROBLEM IN FORWARD GEARS. *AK

Jan 29, 2006 Power Train 76,763 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MOVE IN REVERSE. AUTOMOBILE DOES NOT RESPOND TO REVERSE, HOWEVER, VEHICLE HAS NO PROBLEM IN FORWARD GEARS. *AK

Nov 21, 2005 Air Bags 48,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK A POT HOLE THAT RESULTED IN DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH SIDES AIRBAGS, AND THE DRIVER'S HEAD RESTRAINT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO REPLACED THE AIRBAGS. AFTERWARDS, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN DEPLOYMEN...

Nov 21, 2005 Air Bags 48,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK A POT HOLE THAT RESULTED IN DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH SIDES AIRBAGS, AND THE DRIVER'S HEAD RESTRAINT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO REPLACED THE AIRBAGS. AFTERWARDS, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN DEPLOYMEN...

Nov 21, 2005 Seats 48,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK A POT HOLE THAT RESULTED IN DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH SIDES AIRBAGS, AND THE DRIVER'S HEAD RESTRAINT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO REPLACED THE AIRBAGS. AFTERWARDS, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN DEPLOYMEN...

Nov 21, 2005 Air Bags 48,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK A POT HOLE THAT RESULTED IN DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH SIDES AIRBAGS, AND THE DRIVER'S HEAD RESTRAINT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO REPLACED THE AIRBAGS. AFTERWARDS, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN DEPLOYMEN...

Nov 21, 2005 Air Bags 48,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK A POT HOLE THAT RESULTED IN DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH SIDES AIRBAGS, AND THE DRIVER'S HEAD RESTRAINT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO REPLACED THE AIRBAGS. AFTERWARDS, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN DEPLOYMEN...

Nov 21, 2005 Seats 48,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK A POT HOLE THAT RESULTED IN DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH SIDES AIRBAGS, AND THE DRIVER'S HEAD RESTRAINT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO REPLACED THE AIRBAGS. AFTERWARDS, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN DEPLOYMEN...

Nov 15, 2005 Tires

TIRE. NO OTHER DETAILS WERE PROVIDED. *JB

Nov 15, 2005 Equipment

TIRE. NO OTHER DETAILS WERE PROVIDED. *JB

Nov 15, 2005 Electrical System

TIRE. NO OTHER DETAILS WERE PROVIDED. *JB

Nov 15, 2005 Tires

TIRE. NO OTHER DETAILS WERE PROVIDED. *JB

Nov 15, 2005 Equipment

TIRE. NO OTHER DETAILS WERE PROVIDED. *JB

Nov 15, 2005 Electrical System

TIRE. NO OTHER DETAILS WERE PROVIDED. *JB

Nov 14, 2005 Structure

2000 323I BMW BODY FAILURE AT LEFT REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT POINT. THE FOLLOWING IS A FEW OTHER PPL WHO HAD SAME PROBLEM: HTTP://FORUM.E46FANATICS.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=195602&PAGE=23&PP=20. *NM

Nov 14, 2005 Structure

2000 323I BMW BODY FAILURE AT LEFT REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT POINT. THE FOLLOWING IS A FEW OTHER PPL WHO HAD SAME PROBLEM: HTTP://FORUM.E46FANATICS.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=195602&PAGE=23&PP=20. *NM

Oct 28, 2005 Power Train 49,000 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2000 BMW 323I WITH 49,000 MILES AND WAS JUST TOLD TODAY THAT MY TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, TO THE TUNE OF $5200. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO REVERSE. IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL OWNERS OF THIS VERY MAKE AND MODEL BASE...

Oct 28, 2005 Power Train 49,000 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2000 BMW 323I WITH 49,000 MILES AND WAS JUST TOLD TODAY THAT MY TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, TO THE TUNE OF $5200. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO REVERSE. IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL OWNERS OF THIS VERY MAKE AND MODEL BASE...

Oct 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,000 mi

SUBJECT: INTERMITTENT IHKA BLOWER OPERATION ON BMW E46 PRODUCED PRIOR TO 06/2000. SITUATION: THE IHKA BLOWER WILL INTERMITTENTLY CUT OUT. THE IHKA LCD DISPLAY WILL INDICATE THAT THE BLOWER IS OPERATING EVEN THOUGH THE BLOWER IS NOT FUNCTIONING. CAUSE: IHKA FINAL STAGE RESISTOR (BLOWER REGULATOR). ...

Oct 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,000 mi

SUBJECT: INTERMITTENT IHKA BLOWER OPERATION ON BMW E46 PRODUCED PRIOR TO 06/2000. SITUATION: THE IHKA BLOWER WILL INTERMITTENTLY CUT OUT. THE IHKA LCD DISPLAY WILL INDICATE THAT THE BLOWER IS OPERATING EVEN THOUGH THE BLOWER IS NOT FUNCTIONING. CAUSE: IHKA FINAL STAGE RESISTOR (BLOWER REGULATOR). ...

Sep 30, 2005 Structure

DT: 2000 BMW 323 CI - THE REAR SUB FRAME MOUNT TORE LOOSE FROM THE CAR. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. WHILE DRIVING, IT WAS MAKING A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THAT WAS WHY THE CONSUMER TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC....

Sep 30, 2005 Structure

DT: 2000 BMW 323 CI - THE REAR SUB FRAME MOUNT TORE LOOSE FROM THE CAR. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. WHILE DRIVING, IT WAS MAKING A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THAT WAS WHY THE CONSUMER TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC....

Aug 24, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

DT: 2000 BMW 323I. THE ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED. WHEN THIS FAILED IT LOCKED WITH FAMILY IN THE CAR. WENT TO USE THE BUTTON TO UNLOCK THE DOORS AND THEY WOULD NOT UNLOCK, THEREFORE, WENT TO USE THE HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT OPEN. HAD TO GET FAMILY OUT OF THE BACK SEAT F...

Aug 24, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

DT: 2000 BMW 323I. THE ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED. WHEN THIS FAILED IT LOCKED WITH FAMILY IN THE CAR. WENT TO USE THE BUTTON TO UNLOCK THE DOORS AND THEY WOULD NOT UNLOCK, THEREFORE, WENT TO USE THE HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT OPEN. HAD TO GET FAMILY OUT OF THE BACK SEAT F...

Aug 6, 2005 Power Train 43,000 mi

I HAVE A BMW 323CI, YEAR 2000. IT HAS AROUND 42000 MILES ON IT. A FEW DAYS AGO, I WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE AND HIT THE ACCELERATOR, AND THE CAR WENT NOWHERE. IT DIDN'T SHIFT INTO REVERSE AT ALL. I PUSHED THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE, AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE GEAR. IT WE...

Aug 6, 2005 Power Train 43,000 mi

I HAVE A BMW 323CI, YEAR 2000. IT HAS AROUND 42000 MILES ON IT. A FEW DAYS AGO, I WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE AND HIT THE ACCELERATOR, AND THE CAR WENT NOWHERE. IT DIDN'T SHIFT INTO REVERSE AT ALL. I PUSHED THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE, AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE GEAR. IT WE...

Aug 4, 2005 Power Train 72,325 mi

I DRIVE A 2000 BMW 323I. I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND WENT TO WORK AND WHEN I WAS LEAVING WORK MY REVERSE WAS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. LUCKILY I COULD GO FORWARD. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE BMW DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE TRANSMIS...

Aug 4, 2005 Power Train 72,325 mi

I DRIVE A 2000 BMW 323I. I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND WENT TO WORK AND WHEN I WAS LEAVING WORK MY REVERSE WAS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. LUCKILY I COULD GO FORWARD. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE BMW DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE TRANSMIS...

Jul 6, 2005 Air Bags 85,044 mi

RECALL ON AIRBAGS IN 8/02. CAR PURCHASED 9/02. RECALL REPAIRED BY DEALER 11/02. 4/30/05 DRIVERS SIDE CURTAIN AND SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. BMW CLAIMING UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE AFTER THEIR REP INSPECTED CAR. THIS OCCURED BECAUSE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS COULD FIND NO DAMAGE.

Jul 6, 2005 Air Bags 85,044 mi

RECALL ON AIRBAGS IN 8/02. CAR PURCHASED 9/02. RECALL REPAIRED BY DEALER 11/02. 4/30/05 DRIVERS SIDE CURTAIN AND SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. BMW CLAIMING UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE AFTER THEIR REP INSPECTED CAR. THIS OCCURED BECAUSE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS COULD FIND NO DAMAGE.

Jun 29, 2005 Electrical System 27,700 mi

DECK LID WIRING HARNESS HAD TO BE REPLACE DUE TO WORN/CUT WIRES. THE CAR IS A 2000 BMW 323CIC WITH 28,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAS BEEN OPERATED SINCE NEW ONLY BY MY WIFE. THE CAR IS KEPT IN A GARAGE AND HAS BEEN SERVICE BY BMW ONLY. A BACK UP LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WERE NOT...

Jun 29, 2005 Electrical System 27,700 mi

DECK LID WIRING HARNESS HAD TO BE REPLACE DUE TO WORN/CUT WIRES. THE CAR IS A 2000 BMW 323CIC WITH 28,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAS BEEN OPERATED SINCE NEW ONLY BY MY WIFE. THE CAR IS KEPT IN A GARAGE AND HAS BEEN SERVICE BY BMW ONLY. A BACK UP LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WERE NOT...

Jun 16, 2005 Unknown Or Other

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 ...

Jun 16, 2005 Unknown Or Other

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 ...

Jun 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: RECALL 00V048000, CONSUMERS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT DEALT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. CONSUMER FILED THE FOLLOWING COMPLAINT RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V048000 CONCERNING BRAKE LAMP. CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A BRAKE LAMP PROBLEM. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE LIGHT IN...

Jun 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: RECALL 00V048000, CONSUMERS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT DEALT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. CONSUMER FILED THE FOLLOWING COMPLAINT RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V048000 CONCERNING BRAKE LAMP. CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A BRAKE LAMP PROBLEM. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE LIGHT IN...

Jun 11, 2005 Power Train 60,768 mi

THE BMW CAR WAS PARKED, WHEN TRIED TO BACK OUT THE REVERSE GEAR DID NOT WORK. THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE CAR WAS PARKED DOWN HILL AND CLOSE TO A FENCING. CAR ONLY WORKED IN THE FORWARD DIRECTION AND IT WAS DANGEROUS TO MOVE THE CAR IN THE FRONT DIRECTION. THUS CAUSING SAFETY CONCERN. THE DE...

Jun 11, 2005 Power Train 60,768 mi

THE BMW CAR WAS PARKED, WHEN TRIED TO BACK OUT THE REVERSE GEAR DID NOT WORK. THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE CAR WAS PARKED DOWN HILL AND CLOSE TO A FENCING. CAR ONLY WORKED IN THE FORWARD DIRECTION AND IT WAS DANGEROUS TO MOVE THE CAR IN THE FRONT DIRECTION. THUS CAUSING SAFETY CONCERN. THE DE...

Apr 25, 2005 Exterior Lighting 36,180 mi

RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V048000 CONCERNING BRAKE LAMP. CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A BRAKE LAMP PROBLEM. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE LIGHT IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE ILLUMINATED, BUT ONLY THE REAR RIGHT LAMP ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, TH...

Apr 25, 2005 Exterior Lighting 36,180 mi

RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V048000 CONCERNING BRAKE LAMP. CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A BRAKE LAMP PROBLEM. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE LIGHT IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE ILLUMINATED, BUT ONLY THE REAR RIGHT LAMP ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, TH...

Feb 23, 2005 Power Train 46,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT/ACCELERATE IN REVERSE GEAR. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Feb 23, 2005 Power Train 46,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT/ACCELERATE IN REVERSE GEAR. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 10, 2004 Air Bags 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A WELL PAVED ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH TWO AIRBAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. *AK

Dec 10, 2004 Air Bags 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A WELL PAVED ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH TWO AIRBAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. *AK

Nov 19, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Nov 19, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Nov 16, 2004 Visibility 88,000 mi

(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....

Nov 16, 2004 Visibility 88,000 mi

(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....

Nov 1, 2004 Structure

REPETITIVE VIBRATION IN VEHICLE. THE SUB-FRAME HAD DETERIORATED AND A WELD FAILED. *BF (LAWYER ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER TONY WARD.)*JB

Nov 1, 2004 Structure

REPETITIVE VIBRATION IN VEHICLE. THE SUB-FRAME HAD DETERIORATED AND A WELD FAILED. *BF (LAWYER ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER TONY WARD.)*JB

Oct 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 61,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *JB

Oct 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 61,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 87,500 mi

THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGES BROKE WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH. THIS CAUSED LOST OF POWER TO THE ENGINE/BRAKES AND STEERING. *AK *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 87,500 mi

THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGES BROKE WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH. THIS CAUSED LOST OF POWER TO THE ENGINE/BRAKES AND STEERING. *AK *JB

Aug 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE SIDE AND FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE SIDE AND FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE SIDE AND FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE SIDE AND FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Jul 21, 2004 Tires 30,000 mi

CONTINENTAL TIRE EQUIPMENT ON 2000 BMW 323 SIDEWALL SEPARATED. *MR THE TWO RIGHT SIDE TIRES FLATTENED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE REAR LEFT TIRE WAS DESTROYED IN A SIMILAR WAY. *SC *JB

Jul 21, 2004 Tires 30,000 mi

CONTINENTAL TIRE EQUIPMENT ON 2000 BMW 323 SIDEWALL SEPARATED. *MR THE TWO RIGHT SIDE TIRES FLATTENED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE REAR LEFT TIRE WAS DESTROYED IN A SIMILAR WAY. *SC *JB

Jul 12, 2004 Equipment 28,000 mi

THREE CONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT TIRES, 225/45/R17, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON BMW 323 WITH UNDER 30,000 MILES FAILED DUE TO SIDEWALL BLOWOUT AND SEPARATION OF SIDEWALL FROM TREAD. *LA

Jul 12, 2004 Equipment 28,000 mi

THREE CONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT TIRES, 225/45/R17, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON BMW 323 WITH UNDER 30,000 MILES FAILED DUE TO SIDEWALL BLOWOUT AND SEPARATION OF SIDEWALL FROM TREAD. *LA

May 7, 2004 Air Bags 96,313 mi

SIDE AND HEAD AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FROM HITTING A POTHOLE AT LOW SPEED. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. THE CAR IS A 2000 323I BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST, 1999. MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL TO AUGUST 1999 WERE RECALLED FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT THIS 2000 MODEL WAS NOT ALTHOUGH IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN...

May 7, 2004 Air Bags 96,313 mi

SIDE AND HEAD AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FROM HITTING A POTHOLE AT LOW SPEED. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. THE CAR IS A 2000 323I BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST, 1999. MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL TO AUGUST 1999 WERE RECALLED FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT THIS 2000 MODEL WAS NOT ALTHOUGH IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN...

Apr 7, 2004 Structure 70,000 mi

REAR SUBFRAME HAS TORN AWAY FROM THE FRAME OF THE CAR. *AK

Apr 7, 2004 Structure 70,000 mi

REAR SUBFRAME HAS TORN AWAY FROM THE FRAME OF THE CAR. *AK

Dec 9, 2003 Air Bags 62,000 mi

SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN A CRASH.*AK

Dec 9, 2003 Air Bags 62,000 mi

SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN A CRASH.*AK

Nov 7, 2003 Air Bags 44,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE, AND THE PASSENGER'S CURTAIN AND SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Nov 7, 2003 Air Bags 44,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE, AND THE PASSENGER'S CURTAIN AND SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Sep 24, 2003 Electrical System

CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH THE "CHECK AIR BAG LIGHT." DEALER HAD REPLACED ONE SENSOR UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT/ONE SENSOR ON THE DASHBOARD, AND RE-ATTACHED THE WIRING SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 24, 2003 Air Bags

CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH THE "CHECK AIR BAG LIGHT." DEALER HAD REPLACED ONE SENSOR UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT/ONE SENSOR ON THE DASHBOARD, AND RE-ATTACHED THE WIRING SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 24, 2003 Electrical System

CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH THE "CHECK AIR BAG LIGHT." DEALER HAD REPLACED ONE SENSOR UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT/ONE SENSOR ON THE DASHBOARD, AND RE-ATTACHED THE WIRING SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 24, 2003 Air Bags

CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH THE "CHECK AIR BAG LIGHT." DEALER HAD REPLACED ONE SENSOR UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT/ONE SENSOR ON THE DASHBOARD, AND RE-ATTACHED THE WIRING SYSTEM. *AK

Aug 28, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 02V223000 CONCERNINT AIR BAGS. DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Aug 28, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 02V223000 CONCERNINT AIR BAGS. DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Aug 25, 2003 Visibility 70,000 mi

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 VEH...

Aug 25, 2003 Visibility 70,000 mi

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 VEH...

Aug 7, 2003 Unknown Or Other 14,000 mi

BMW NOT HONORING FULL TERM OF NEW CAR WARRANTY. ALTHOUGH I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW AT A DEALER IN AUGUST 25 2000 AND THE CAR HAD UNDER THE MILEAGE LIMIT, THE DEALERS COMPUTERS LIST THE CAR AS BEING RETAILED IN APRIL 2000 NOT AUGUST 2000. HOWEVER I HAVE AND WAS GIVEN THE BILL OF SALE LISTING THE CAR AS NE...

Aug 7, 2003 Unknown Or Other 14,000 mi

BMW NOT HONORING FULL TERM OF NEW CAR WARRANTY. ALTHOUGH I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW AT A DEALER IN AUGUST 25 2000 AND THE CAR HAD UNDER THE MILEAGE LIMIT, THE DEALERS COMPUTERS LIST THE CAR AS BEING RETAILED IN APRIL 2000 NOT AUGUST 2000. HOWEVER I HAVE AND WAS GIVEN THE BILL OF SALE LISTING THE CAR AS NE...

Jul 18, 2003 Air Bags 47,948 mi

THE SIDE AIRBAG RECALL 02V223000 WAS REMEDIED ON 11/4/02. ON 11/11/02, WHILE DRIVING, THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPAIRED AND REPLACED. IN 06/03 THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. CONSUMER WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG SYSTE...

Jul 18, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES MOLDING INSIDE THE WINDOWS WAS FALLING DOWN. DEALER FIXED IT TWICE, AND PROBLEM STILL RECURRING. *AK

Jul 18, 2003 Air Bags 47,948 mi

THE SIDE AIRBAG RECALL 02V223000 WAS REMEDIED ON 11/4/02. ON 11/11/02, WHILE DRIVING, THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPAIRED AND REPLACED. IN 06/03 THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. CONSUMER WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG SYSTE...

Jul 18, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES MOLDING INSIDE THE WINDOWS WAS FALLING DOWN. DEALER FIXED IT TWICE, AND PROBLEM STILL RECURRING. *AK

Apr 15, 2003 Structure

THE SUBFRAME CRACKED WHICH EXPOSED THE GAS TANK. THE CONSUMER FEELS AN IMPACT MY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. *NLM

Apr 15, 2003 Structure

THE SUBFRAME CRACKED WHICH EXPOSED THE GAS TANK. THE CONSUMER FEELS AN IMPACT MY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. *NLM

Feb 6, 2003 Visibility

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. ...

Feb 6, 2003 Visibility

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. ...

Dec 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES THE ENGINE WILL SUFFER A SUDDENLY ACCELERATION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES THE ENGINE WILL SUFFER A SUDDENLY ACCELERATION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 10, 2002 Wheels

CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, COULDN'T PROPERLY CORRECT PROBLEMS, CAR IS DEFECTIVE, ATTORNEY GENERAL NOTIFIED AS WELL AS BBB, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PRIVATE ATTORNEY. DT

Nov 10, 2002 Visibility

CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, COULDN'T PROPERLY CORRECT PROBLEMS, CAR IS DEFECTIVE, ATTORNEY GENERAL NOTIFIED AS WELL AS BBB, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PRIVATE ATTORNEY. DT

Nov 10, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, COULDN'T PROPERLY CORRECT PROBLEMS, CAR IS DEFECTIVE, ATTORNEY GENERAL NOTIFIED AS WELL AS BBB, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PRIVATE ATTORNEY. DT

Nov 10, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, COULDN'T PROPERLY CORRECT PROBLEMS, CAR IS DEFECTIVE, ATTORNEY GENERAL NOTIFIED AS WELL AS BBB, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PRIVATE ATTORNEY. DT

Nov 10, 2002 Seat Belts

CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, COULDN'T PROPERLY CORRECT PROBLEMS, CAR IS DEFECTIVE, ATTORNEY GENERAL NOTIFIED AS WELL AS BBB, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PRIVATE ATTORNEY. DT

Nov 10, 2002 Wheels

CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, COULDN'T PROPERLY CORRECT PROBLEMS, CAR IS DEFECTIVE, ATTORNEY GENERAL NOTIFIED AS WELL AS BBB, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PRIVATE ATTORNEY. DT

Nov 10, 2002 Visibility

CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, COULDN'T PROPERLY CORRECT PROBLEMS, CAR IS DEFECTIVE, ATTORNEY GENERAL NOTIFIED AS WELL AS BBB, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PRIVATE ATTORNEY. DT

Nov 10, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, COULDN'T PROPERLY CORRECT PROBLEMS, CAR IS DEFECTIVE, ATTORNEY GENERAL NOTIFIED AS WELL AS BBB, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PRIVATE ATTORNEY. DT

Nov 10, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, COULDN'T PROPERLY CORRECT PROBLEMS, CAR IS DEFECTIVE, ATTORNEY GENERAL NOTIFIED AS WELL AS BBB, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PRIVATE ATTORNEY. DT

Nov 10, 2002 Seat Belts

CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, COULDN'T PROPERLY CORRECT PROBLEMS, CAR IS DEFECTIVE, ATTORNEY GENERAL NOTIFIED AS WELL AS BBB, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PRIVATE ATTORNEY. DT

Oct 29, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BMW JACK STAND SLIPPED . TS

Oct 29, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BMW JACK STAND SLIPPED . TS

Oct 18, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATE AFTER MAKING A STOP WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN CONTRACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 18, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATE AFTER MAKING A STOP WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN CONTRACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Sep 5, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THE REAR SUSPENSION CRADLE IS BREAKING AWAY FROM THE FRAME. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ADVISED AND SENT OUT 2 DIFFERENT INVESTIGATORS TO CHECK VEHICLE.*JB

Sep 5, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THE REAR SUSPENSION CRADLE IS BREAKING AWAY FROM THE FRAME. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ADVISED AND SENT OUT 2 DIFFERENT INVESTIGATORS TO CHECK VEHICLE.*JB

Sep 3, 2002 Parking Brake

OWNER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE PROBLEMS, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DID NOT HOLD. REPAIR STILL ALLOWS VEHICLE TO ROLL, EVEN WHEN EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IS FULLY ENGAGED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 3, 2002 Parking Brake

OWNER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE PROBLEMS, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DID NOT HOLD. REPAIR STILL ALLOWS VEHICLE TO ROLL, EVEN WHEN EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IS FULLY ENGAGED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 12, 2002 Visibility

WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE, CAUSING WINDOWS TO BE INOPERATIVE. REGULATOR HAS BROKEN 6 TIMES. CONSUMER SAID IT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Visibility

WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE, CAUSING WINDOWS TO BE INOPERATIVE. REGULATOR HAS BROKEN 6 TIMES. CONSUMER SAID IT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.*AK

Jun 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE FUEL TANK DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE BECAUSE ONE OF THE STRAPS SEPARATED DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK *YH

Jun 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE FUEL TANK DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE BECAUSE ONE OF THE STRAPS SEPARATED DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK *YH

Jun 6, 2002 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BOTH FRONT AND REAR RIMS ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WERE BENT. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 6, 2002 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BOTH FRONT AND REAR RIMS ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WERE BENT. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE CAUSING SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE RIM AND CAUSING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY (CLAIM # 22-V458-012). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HIT A POTHOLE AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED (CLAIM # 23-1374-012). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE HIT POTHOLE AND THE SIDE AND ROOF AIR BAG DEPLOYED (CLAIM# 30-V379-645). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE. (CLAIM # 14-1370-483)*YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED INJURY TO THE PASSENGER (CLAIM# 13-7197-642). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE, SIDE AND ROOF AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE CAUSING SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE RIM AND CAUSING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY (CLAIM # 22-V458-012). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HIT A POTHOLE AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED (CLAIM # 23-1374-012). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE HIT POTHOLE AND THE SIDE AND ROOF AIR BAG DEPLOYED (CLAIM# 30-V379-645). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE. (CLAIM # 14-1370-483)*YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED INJURY TO THE PASSENGER (CLAIM# 13-7197-642). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE CAUSING SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE RIM AND CAUSING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY (CLAIM # 22-V458-012). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HIT A POTHOLE AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED (CLAIM # 23-1374-012). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE HIT POTHOLE AND THE SIDE AND ROOF AIR BAG DEPLOYED (CLAIM# 30-V379-645). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE. (CLAIM # 14-1370-483)*YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED INJURY TO THE PASSENGER (CLAIM# 13-7197-642). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE, SIDE AND ROOF AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE CAUSING SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE RIM AND CAUSING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY (CLAIM # 22-V458-012). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HIT A POTHOLE AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED (CLAIM # 23-1374-012). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE HIT POTHOLE AND THE SIDE AND ROOF AIR BAG DEPLOYED (CLAIM# 30-V379-645). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE. (CLAIM # 14-1370-483)*YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED INJURY TO THE PASSENGER (CLAIM# 13-7197-642). *YD

Dec 11, 2001 Air Bags

THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG WAS ACTIVATED WHILE DRIVING IN SOM IRREGULARITIES OF THE ROAD HITING ME IN MY LEFT SIDE AND FORCE ME TO DRIVE IN THE SIDE WALK, THANK GOD NOBODY WAS HURT. *AK

Dec 11, 2001 Air Bags

THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG WAS ACTIVATED WHILE DRIVING IN SOM IRREGULARITIES OF THE ROAD HITING ME IN MY LEFT SIDE AND FORCE ME TO DRIVE IN THE SIDE WALK, THANK GOD NOBODY WAS HURT. *AK

Nov 29, 2001 Seats

A SHARP METAL BRACKET UNDERNEATH FRONT OF PASSENGER'S SEAT CAUSES SEVERE CUT ON CONSUMER ARM BY REACHING FROM FRONT OF SEAT. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. DEALER REMOVED SEAT AND RAPPED THE SHARP EDGE WITH BLACK ELECTRICAL TAPE, AND REPLACED SEAT. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK ...

Nov 29, 2001 Seats

A SHARP METAL BRACKET UNDERNEATH FRONT OF PASSENGER'S SEAT CAUSES SEVERE CUT ON CONSUMER ARM BY REACHING FROM FRONT OF SEAT. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. DEALER REMOVED SEAT AND RAPPED THE SHARP EDGE WITH BLACK ELECTRICAL TAPE, AND REPLACED SEAT. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK ...

Sep 5, 2001 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISION WON'T GO INTO 2ND INTERMITTENTLY, POPS OUT OF 2ND INTERMITTENTLY AND GRINDS GOING INTO 2ND. HAVE HAD IT INDEPENDENTLY CHECK AND VERIFIED TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISION WON'T GO INTO 2ND INTERMITTENTLY, POPS OUT OF 2ND INTERMITTENTLY AND GRINDS GOING INTO 2ND. HAVE HAD IT INDEPENDENTLY CHECK AND VERIFIED TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.*AK

Aug 22, 2001 Power Train

THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT SKREECH WHEN IN "D" MODE ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FROM A STOP, WHEN ACCELERATING MODERATELY, THERE IS A LOUD SKREECH WHEN CAR SHIFTS FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. CAR HAS BEEN INSPECTED 3 TIMES & PROBLEM HAS BEEN DUPLICATED AT 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS. BMW REP. ALSO ACKNOWL...

Aug 22, 2001 Power Train

THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT SKREECH WHEN IN "D" MODE ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FROM A STOP, WHEN ACCELERATING MODERATELY, THERE IS A LOUD SKREECH WHEN CAR SHIFTS FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. CAR HAS BEEN INSPECTED 3 TIMES & PROBLEM HAS BEEN DUPLICATED AT 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS. BMW REP. ALSO ACKNOWL...

Jul 12, 2001 Air Bags

VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE WHILE MOVING AT 10 MPH OR LESS, CAUSING BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE OVERHEAD AND SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Jul 12, 2001 Tires

VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE WHILE MOVING AT 10 MPH OR LESS, CAUSING BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE OVERHEAD AND SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Jul 12, 2001 Air Bags

VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE WHILE MOVING AT 10 MPH OR LESS, CAUSING BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE OVERHEAD AND SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Jul 12, 2001 Tires

VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE WHILE MOVING AT 10 MPH OR LESS, CAUSING BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE OVERHEAD AND SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Air Bags

INTERMITTENTLY SRS WARNING LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE THREE TIMES, AND PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK

Apr 2, 2001 Air Bags

INTERMITTENTLY SRS WARNING LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE THREE TIMES, AND PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK

Mar 31, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, UNABLE TO PUT MANUAL STICK IN 1ST, 3RD AND 4TH GEAR; 2ND MANUAL SHIFT POPS OUT OF GEAR. BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES SQUEEKING DURING BREAKING. DSC/EML - ACCORDING TO MANUAL, ITS AN SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL; LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING. FUEL INJEC...

Mar 31, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, UNABLE TO PUT MANUAL STICK IN 1ST, 3RD AND 4TH GEAR; 2ND MANUAL SHIFT POPS OUT OF GEAR. BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES SQUEEKING DURING BREAKING. DSC/EML - ACCORDING TO MANUAL, ITS AN SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL; LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING. FUEL INJEC...

Mar 31, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, UNABLE TO PUT MANUAL STICK IN 1ST, 3RD AND 4TH GEAR; 2ND MANUAL SHIFT POPS OUT OF GEAR. BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES SQUEEKING DURING BREAKING. DSC/EML - ACCORDING TO MANUAL, ITS AN SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL; LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING. FUEL INJEC...

Mar 31, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, UNABLE TO PUT MANUAL STICK IN 1ST, 3RD AND 4TH GEAR; 2ND MANUAL SHIFT POPS OUT OF GEAR. BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES SQUEEKING DURING BREAKING. DSC/EML - ACCORDING TO MANUAL, ITS AN SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL; LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING. FUEL INJEC...

Mar 31, 2001 Visibility

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, UNABLE TO PUT MANUAL STICK IN 1ST, 3RD AND 4TH GEAR; 2ND MANUAL SHIFT POPS OUT OF GEAR. BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES SQUEEKING DURING BREAKING. DSC/EML - ACCORDING TO MANUAL, ITS AN SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL; LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING. FUEL INJEC...

Mar 31, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, UNABLE TO PUT MANUAL STICK IN 1ST, 3RD AND 4TH GEAR; 2ND MANUAL SHIFT POPS OUT OF GEAR. BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES SQUEEKING DURING BREAKING. DSC/EML - ACCORDING TO MANUAL, ITS AN SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL; LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING. FUEL INJEC...

Mar 31, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, UNABLE TO PUT MANUAL STICK IN 1ST, 3RD AND 4TH GEAR; 2ND MANUAL SHIFT POPS OUT OF GEAR. BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES SQUEEKING DURING BREAKING. DSC/EML - ACCORDING TO MANUAL, ITS AN SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL; LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING. FUEL INJEC...

Mar 31, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, UNABLE TO PUT MANUAL STICK IN 1ST, 3RD AND 4TH GEAR; 2ND MANUAL SHIFT POPS OUT OF GEAR. BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES SQUEEKING DURING BREAKING. DSC/EML - ACCORDING TO MANUAL, ITS AN SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL; LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING. FUEL INJEC...

Mar 31, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, UNABLE TO PUT MANUAL STICK IN 1ST, 3RD AND 4TH GEAR; 2ND MANUAL SHIFT POPS OUT OF GEAR. BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES SQUEEKING DURING BREAKING. DSC/EML - ACCORDING TO MANUAL, ITS AN SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL; LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING. FUEL INJEC...

Mar 31, 2001 Visibility

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, UNABLE TO PUT MANUAL STICK IN 1ST, 3RD AND 4TH GEAR; 2ND MANUAL SHIFT POPS OUT OF GEAR. BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES SQUEEKING DURING BREAKING. DSC/EML - ACCORDING TO MANUAL, ITS AN SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL; LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING. FUEL INJEC...

Feb 22, 2001 Structure

BOTH FRONT DOORS LEAK WATER INTO THE CABIN WHEN IT RAINS OR GETS WASHED. BOTH FRONT FLOOR MATS GET DAMP ALONG WITH THE FLOOR BOARD. WATER DAMAGE TO INSIDE CARPET, FLOOR MATS, AND ANY OTHER COMPONENTS IN THE AREA. (ELECTRICAL)

Feb 22, 2001 Structure

BOTH FRONT DOORS LEAK WATER INTO THE CABIN WHEN IT RAINS OR GETS WASHED. BOTH FRONT FLOOR MATS GET DAMP ALONG WITH THE FLOOR BOARD. WATER DAMAGE TO INSIDE CARPET, FLOOR MATS, AND ANY OTHER COMPONENTS IN THE AREA. (ELECTRICAL)

Feb 5, 2001 Tires

BOTH LEFT TIRES, FRONT AND BACK FAILED AFTER HITTING A MINOR POTHOLE AT 35-40 MILES PER HOUR. BOTH TIRES EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL FAILURE WITH APPROXIMATELY A 1/2INCH BREAK IN THE SIDE WALL. THE SPLIT WAS PARALLEL TO THE CIRCUMFRENCE OF THE TIRE. (TIRESIZE: 225/45ZR17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/45ZR1...

Feb 5, 2001 Tires

BOTH LEFT TIRES, FRONT AND BACK FAILED AFTER HITTING A MINOR POTHOLE AT 35-40 MILES PER HOUR. BOTH TIRES EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL FAILURE WITH APPROXIMATELY A 1/2INCH BREAK IN THE SIDE WALL. THE SPLIT WAS PARALLEL TO THE CIRCUMFRENCE OF THE TIRE. (TIRESIZE: 225/45ZR17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/45ZR1...

Jan 31, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN DUAL AIRBAGS WENT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Jan 31, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN DUAL AIRBAGS WENT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Jan 29, 2001 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AND GETS SQUEEZED BETWEEN THE SEAT AND DOOR UPON CLOSING THE DOOR. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THIS AFFECTS THE INTEGRITY OF THE SEATBELT SAFETY CLASP. BMW SAW THE CAR ON JAN 11, 2000 AND SAID THEY WOULD DISCUSS IT WITH THEIR TECHNICAL ENGINEERS AND REPLY TO US. THEY...

Jan 29, 2001 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AND GETS SQUEEZED BETWEEN THE SEAT AND DOOR UPON CLOSING THE DOOR. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THIS AFFECTS THE INTEGRITY OF THE SEATBELT SAFETY CLASP. BMW SAW THE CAR ON JAN 11, 2000 AND SAID THEY WOULD DISCUSS IT WITH THEIR TECHNICAL ENGINEERS AND REPLY TO US. THEY...

Dec 15, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE WILL STICK IRREGULARLY WITHOUT WARNING . DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX DEFECT 3 TIMES, BUT COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE. ALSO FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE CAME OUT TO LOOK AT VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE WILL STICK IRREGULARLY WITHOUT WARNING . DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX DEFECT 3 TIMES, BUT COULDN'T DETERMINE CAUSE. ALSO FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE CAME OUT TO LOOK AT VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE DOOR AIRBAG WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, INJURY DURING ACCIDENT. *MJS

Dec 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE DOOR AIRBAG WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, INJURY DURING ACCIDENT. *MJS

Oct 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, INJURY DURING ACCIDENT. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, INJURY DURING ACCIDENT. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Seat Belts

DEALER HAS REPAIRED THIS DEFECT THREE TIMES PREVIOUSLY TO THIS INCIDENT. REPLACED SEAT BELT MECHANISM, WIRING HARNESS AND MODULE. *AK

Sep 26, 2000 Seat Belts

DEALER HAS REPAIRED THIS DEFECT THREE TIMES PREVIOUSLY TO THIS INCIDENT. REPLACED SEAT BELT MECHANISM, WIRING HARNESS AND MODULE. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT PERMANENTLY ILLUMINATED - DEALER REPLACED RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSIONER TO FIX?!

Aug 31, 2000 Seat Belts

AIRBAG LIGHT PERMANENTLY ILLUMINATED - DEALER REPLACED RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSIONER TO FIX?!

Aug 31, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT LIGHT PERMANENTLY ILLUMINATED - SEAT BELT TENSIONER RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT FRONT BOTH REPAIRED/REPLACED TWICE

Aug 31, 2000 Power Train

PROBLEMS; NO TORQUE AT LOW REVS; ERRATIC ACCELERATION; SMELL OF HOT OIL; WHINE FROM FRONT OF CAR; CAR ROLLS DOWNHILL AS NO TORQUE UNLESS REVVED TO 3000+. CAR UNDRIVEABLE - DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, O-RINGS AND ETL

Aug 31, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT PERMANENTLY ILLUMINATED - DEALER REPLACED RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSIONER TO FIX?!

Aug 31, 2000 Seat Belts

AIRBAG LIGHT PERMANENTLY ILLUMINATED - DEALER REPLACED RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSIONER TO FIX?!

Aug 31, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT LIGHT PERMANENTLY ILLUMINATED - SEAT BELT TENSIONER RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT FRONT BOTH REPAIRED/REPLACED TWICE

Aug 31, 2000 Power Train

PROBLEMS; NO TORQUE AT LOW REVS; ERRATIC ACCELERATION; SMELL OF HOT OIL; WHINE FROM FRONT OF CAR; CAR ROLLS DOWNHILL AS NO TORQUE UNLESS REVVED TO 3000+. CAR UNDRIVEABLE - DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, O-RINGS AND ETL

Jun 5, 2000 Steering

DEALER CLAIMS BMW WORKING ON A FIX FOR 4 MONTHS TO MAGNESIUM ALLOY CONTROL ARMS AND STEERING DAMPERS. CANNOT VERIFY BMW IS ON TOP OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 5, 2000 Steering

DEALER CLAIMS BMW WORKING ON A FIX FOR 4 MONTHS TO MAGNESIUM ALLOY CONTROL ARMS AND STEERING DAMPERS. CANNOT VERIFY BMW IS ON TOP OF PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Visibility

I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE NEW BMW 323CI CONVERTIBLE HAS A DANGEROUS DESIGN DEFECT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY PUT CONSUMERS IN JEOPARDY. SPECIFICALLY, THE REINFORCED WINDOW FRAME IS SLANTED DRAMATICALLY DOWNWARD AND THE BLUNT TOP CORNERS OF THE WINDOW FRAME ARE POINTED INWARD, DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO TH...

Mar 19, 2000 Visibility

I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE NEW BMW 323CI CONVERTIBLE HAS A DANGEROUS DESIGN DEFECT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY PUT CONSUMERS IN JEOPARDY. SPECIFICALLY, THE REINFORCED WINDOW FRAME IS SLANTED DRAMATICALLY DOWNWARD AND THE BLUNT TOP CORNERS OF THE WINDOW FRAME ARE POINTED INWARD, DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO TH...

Mar 18, 2000 Visibility

I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE A PROBLEM FIXED WITH THE SUN ROOF AND MENTIONED THAT I HAD A PROBLEM WITH STEERING THE VEHICLE DURING BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS. WHEN I GOT THE REPAIR LIST BACK FROM THE DEALER I NOTICED THAT THEY HAD REPLACED A MAJOR PORTION OF THE BRAKING AND STEERING SYSTEM. THE SERVI...

Mar 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE A PROBLEM FIXED WITH THE SUN ROOF AND MENTIONED THAT I HAD A PROBLEM WITH STEERING THE VEHICLE DURING BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS. WHEN I GOT THE REPAIR LIST BACK FROM THE DEALER I NOTICED THAT THEY HAD REPLACED A MAJOR PORTION OF THE BRAKING AND STEERING SYSTEM. THE SERVI...

Mar 18, 2000 Steering

I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE A PROBLEM FIXED WITH THE SUN ROOF AND MENTIONED THAT I HAD A PROBLEM WITH STEERING THE VEHICLE DURING BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS. WHEN I GOT THE REPAIR LIST BACK FROM THE DEALER I NOTICED THAT THEY HAD REPLACED A MAJOR PORTION OF THE BRAKING AND STEERING SYSTEM. THE SERVI...

Mar 18, 2000 Visibility

I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE A PROBLEM FIXED WITH THE SUN ROOF AND MENTIONED THAT I HAD A PROBLEM WITH STEERING THE VEHICLE DURING BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS. WHEN I GOT THE REPAIR LIST BACK FROM THE DEALER I NOTICED THAT THEY HAD REPLACED A MAJOR PORTION OF THE BRAKING AND STEERING SYSTEM. THE SERVI...

Mar 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE A PROBLEM FIXED WITH THE SUN ROOF AND MENTIONED THAT I HAD A PROBLEM WITH STEERING THE VEHICLE DURING BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS. WHEN I GOT THE REPAIR LIST BACK FROM THE DEALER I NOTICED THAT THEY HAD REPLACED A MAJOR PORTION OF THE BRAKING AND STEERING SYSTEM. THE SERVI...

Mar 18, 2000 Steering

I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE A PROBLEM FIXED WITH THE SUN ROOF AND MENTIONED THAT I HAD A PROBLEM WITH STEERING THE VEHICLE DURING BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS. WHEN I GOT THE REPAIR LIST BACK FROM THE DEALER I NOTICED THAT THEY HAD REPLACED A MAJOR PORTION OF THE BRAKING AND STEERING SYSTEM. THE SERVI...

Mar 13, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON, INDICTATING A DEFECT. DEALER CLAIMS COMPUTER NEEDS TO UPDATED. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Electrical System

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON, INDICTATING A DEFECT. DEALER CLAIMS COMPUTER NEEDS TO UPDATED. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON, INDICTATING A DEFECT. DEALER CLAIMS COMPUTER NEEDS TO UPDATED. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Electrical System

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON, INDICTATING A DEFECT. DEALER CLAIMS COMPUTER NEEDS TO UPDATED. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 55 MPH DRIVER TOOK FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. THEN STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM 55 TO 80 MPH. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 55 MPH DRIVER TOOK FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. THEN STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM 55 TO 80 MPH. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN WET CONDITIONS PEDAL BECOMES STIFF AND VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS VEHICLE CURRENTLY. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN WET CONDITIONS PEDAL BECOMES STIFF AND VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS VEHICLE CURRENTLY. *AK