2003 BMW 330CI Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 BMW 330CI, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw 330CI. The contact stated that when trying to put her vehicle in reverse it would not move. While shifting into drive it made a loud noise before proceeding forward. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who stated that she needed to replace the transmission. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 101,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10378147, filed 2011-01, 101,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 BMW 330CI
9 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW 330CI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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