2000 BMW E46 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 28%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 BMW E46, 28% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 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.
“Vehicle was purchased brand new from dealer. Vehicle does not drive in reverse. Vehicle only has 4yr 50,000 miles warranty. The car has around 53,000 miles. They will not cover the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10037019, filed 2003-09, 52,890 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 28% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW E46
8 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 BMW E46
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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