2001 BMW 330I transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 17 complaints for the 2001 BMW 330I, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 114,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 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 | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 114,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the transmission complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
When vehicle is driven in first gear at low speeds vehicle will overheat and shutdown without warning. Dealer has not determined the cause. Please give any further details.
Nothing happened leading up to my transmission won't go into reverse. It just failed and won't engage. Found out this happens very frequently on BMW transmission.
Other problems reported for the 2001 BMW 330I
- Air bags 39 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints
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