2007 BMW 328I Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 BMW 328I, 2% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“When I start a trip my car makes an strong noise on the back. I'm pretty sure it comes from the rear differential axle-final drive assy. My car has 123206 milles. I usually make any maintenance on time. I'm really worry about this strong noise, cause this car is driving everyday by my wife with our baby inside.”
NHTSA complaint #11113231, filed 2018-07, 120,000 miles“After, I parked my car in the garage. (nothing out of the ordinary, daily routine, normal conditions). My car wouldn't start. It displayed a power steering wheel locked icon warning when I tried to start the ignition. The ignition spark wasnt there. The lights also dimmed as I tried to get started.”
NHTSA complaint #10766445, filed 2015-09, 163,500 miles“My vehicle shakes and shuts down when im stopped at a red light and even sometimes when I put it on in the morning, this has happened more than five or six times since I bought the vehicle, I took the vehicle to the dealership and they keep saying they can not find the problem and they refresh a computer they say. Also the service light comes on when I have this problem and before the check engine light came on.”
NHTSA complaint #10266110, filed 2009-04, 23,399 miles“I own a 2007 Bmw 328I with 21,000 miles on it. In july 2009 I was backing out of my driveway when the car lost all steering power, the accelerator no longer functioned, the check engine light came on, & the key was unable to be ejected. A Bmw dealer was unable to duplicate the issue, so they said there was not a problem with the car. In aug 2009, after turning the car on, the car began to shake and it powered down. Again, the check engine light came on, and the key was not able to be ejected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10362449, filed 2010-10, 20,600 miles“2007 Bmw 328I coupe, 6-speed manual fails to go into 1st occasionally. I have brought it back to the shop 4 times and it still sometimes will not engage 1st gear with the clutch pressed all the way down. The issue has caused me to be stalled at an intersection twice and in reverse once by accident due to the panic of not engaging 1 st gear. This was escalated to the regional service advisor for the southeast and he state the car is designed to do this??? The are complaints all over the web about this issue and it is dangerous!”
NHTSA complaint #10291461, filed 2009-11, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10147008Aug 1, 2016"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain…
- 10147241Sep 1, 2015Shudder from the Driveline on Vehicles with xDrive. There is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. CAUSE…
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- 10148034Sep 1, 2014"Intelligent Battery Sensor Diagnosis Hints. The vehicle enters the workshop with one or more of the following complaints: * Check Control Message related to battery discharge *…
- 10147930Jan 1, 2014GM6 - 6L45R: Diagnostic Procedure for Shudder or Vibration Issues. A shudder or vibration can be felt under light acceleration or when driving at constant suburban speeds. This…
- 10150096Mar 1, 2013N55 Engine Failsafe - FC 120308 Boost Pressure Control, Plausibility: Pressure Too Low Stored in DME Fault Memory. INFORMATION The customer complains the SES is illuminated and…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 14% |
| 2015 | 13 | 10% |
| 2014 | 9 | 6% |
| 2013 | 23 | 9% |
| 2012 | 20 | 15% |
| 2011 | 24 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 27 | 24% |
| 1999 | 12 | 12% |
| 1998 | 3 | 12% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 328I
129 complaintsAir bags
105 complaintsEngine
65 complaintsSteering
56 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
36 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSeats
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 328I
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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