2004 BMW 325XI Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“A year ago, I brought my 2004 Bmw 325 xi in for routine maintenance. When I picked the car up, the Bmw shop explained that they found premature failure of the cv outer axle boots. Both boots were split and leaking grease, and the axles were turning dry.. They replaced both boots under warranty. In december 2010, car was vibrating while riding. They stated they had to replace the right front cv shaft (axle). They did this and the vibration stopped. Naturally, this was not covered since my certified car warranty expired in july 2010. …”

“I purchased a 2004 Bmw 330xi and had two problems that surfaced immediately. When calling the dealership, they brushed off the complaint stating that the car was new and it would settle given time. However, after the problems continued, I brought the car into a dealership who, upon inspection, told me I simply needed some new parts. One being a transmission (which I think is more than just a part). Apparently, there is a directive to Bmw dealerships highlighting the problem, but to deal with it only upon customer complaint. …”

“The Bmw 325xit (automatic transmission) which I purchased on 2/5/2004 developed a problem with forward gear not engaging on a cold start. The vehicle had less than 1000 miles on it when I first noticed the problem. Typically on a morning when I back the car out of the garage, and then shift the gears from reverse to drive, the vehicle fails to move forward for 3 to 4 seconds upon releasing the brake. I would have to press down on the gas pedal and watch the engine revv to anywhere between 3-5k RPM before the gear would engage. The vehicle creeps forward until the gear fully engages. …”

“The vehicle (1.6 turbo) has a hesitancy to engage in acceleration relative to pressing the accelerator pedal. Once engaged, it immediately jumps out to a quick, jolting and what feels like an uncontrollable start. This typically happens at stop/start intersections where the car comes to a full and complete stop. Yesterday, (07.20.16) the vehicle choked and sputtered and almost stalled on a small rise when traffic started moving through a just-turned green light at a very busy intersection during rush hour. The tachometer winds out in a manner disproportionate to the speedometer reading. …”

“I bought Bmw 325XI 2004 on 03/04 and I noticed that it has problem with cold start. In the morning, when I put the car in d , it doesn't move and then suddenly lurches with a jerk. First I thought, its just because its a new car but when I didn't drive it for 3 days and started it, it was worse. It wouldn't move at all for like a minute and then suddenly lurched forward with a jerk almost hitting the car in front of me. I took the car to the dealership and they told me that all 3 series manufactured between 03-03 to 11-03 have this problem and it is due to the transmission . …”