1998 BMW 320 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 BMW 320, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is 2nd failed transmission in 58577 miles. Original transmission failed at approx 21000 and was replaced under warranty by Bmw. Crevier Bmw was informed of problems with 2nd transmission may 2000 and stated they could not duplicate the problem, though made note of issue. On june 17, 2001 transmission failed and car towed to savage Bmw, ontario ca, where they diagnosed failed transmission. Stated car not under warranty, though would contact Bmw corporate. I find it inconceivable that a manual transmission will fail approximately every 30,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #747004, filed 2001-06Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1998 BMW 320
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 BMW 320
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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