1999 BMW 323I transmission problems
30 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 1999 BMW 323I, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 108,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 108,000 miles, and 5% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
On november 1, 2000, I had a u.s. Air force appointment in the u.s. Pentagon in washington, dc. I proceeded to leave in my BMW 323I, which I lease through passport BMW in marlow heights, maryland. It was a dreary day, thus, I turned on the vehicle's headlights after starting the ignition. I placed the vehicle's gear in reverse and proceeded to back out of my parking space. However, the vehicle suddenly, and with great velocity, sped backwards. I immediately pressed the brakes preventing an accident.
I bought a 1999 BMW 323I in january of 2000. It was a certified BMW. I haven't had much trouble with it. I have done typical maintenance, brakes, oil changes, new plugs, wires, etc. Last year I noticed while driving at speeds more than 65 miles per hour that the rpms would move from 2500 to 3000, and a light showed up on the dash. I got to work and check my manual and it is telling me the light is a service transmission light.
Other problems reported for the 1999 BMW 323I
- Air bags 53 complaints
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