2000 BMW 323CI Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 19%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,546miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 BMW 323CI, 19% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,546 miles.
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.
“Well I had stopped to get something to eat after work . As I was leaving to get in my car,I turned on my engine an placed the car in reverse and I got no response..I here this is an ongoing almost inevitable problem with all 3 series Bmw. I strongly feel a recall is needed...”
NHTSA complaint #10469296, filed 2012-08, 114,000 miles“After stopping at a store for groceries I returned to my car and the reverse gear had failed. After a web search I discovered that there are hundreds of similar failures and no action to date that I can find. This is a safety issue for all of us.”
NHTSA complaint #10490028, filed 2012-12, 61,689 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Bmw 323CI. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 145,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10509724, filed 2013-04, 145,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Bmw 323CI. The contact stated that the vehicle would not respond when engaged in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the transmission and the computer board sensor would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 131,546.”
NHTSA complaint #10487530, filed 2012-12, 131,546 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Bmw 323CI. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle became stuck in third gear. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was locked and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired for a transmission failure in 2003 by the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 191,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10823595, filed 2016-02, 191,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 323CI
11 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 BMW 323CI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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