2002 BMW 745LI Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 22%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,173miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 BMW 745LI, 22% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,173 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I just came across NHTSA action number : pe11025 and wanted to make you aware of the following: I parked my car in front of my daughter's day care center (the goddard school, suwanee) on the monday before easter in 2010 (march 29, 2010). When I came out, I discovered the car approximately 40 yards away crashed into the embankment of the neighboring parking lot, at an incline of approximately 45 degrees. My car was damaged, as was the landscaping at the crash site, however, no one was injured. …”
NHTSA complaint #10429922, filed 2011-10, 109,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw 745 li. The contact stated that while reversing, the gear shifted into neutral independently. The failure was experienced intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 106,112 and the current mileage was 106,313.”
NHTSA complaint #10422543, filed 2011-08, 106,112 miles“2002 Bmw 745LI high pitch whine from transmission, similar to aircraft turbine engine noise, while driving at highway speeds. Bmw, it's dealer and headquarters have known about this problem and are unable to resolve or fix it. Additional problem with this vehicle is a shimmy from the front end of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10000614, filed 2002-12“Nar 04/10/2003 the consumers has experienced numerous problems with there vehicle. The transmission has caused the vehicle to skid to a stop when accelerating on the brake, the passenger air bags light comes on for no reason, and the computer system that control the vehicle and allows it to function has been repaired and reprogrammed 3 separate occasions. The consumer is requesting immediate assistance in resolving this situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10015661, filed 2003-04Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 745LI
10 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 745LI
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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