1999 BMW 323I power train problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 BMW 323I — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Bmw 323i 1999 I purchased this bmw today. Upon arriving home I shifted into reverse, nothing happened. Shut off vehicle with several attempts as stated in manual no change. Vehicle was test driven all day from meeting up of seller to lending institution. Upon arrival at home vehicle would no shift…”
filed May 1, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw 323i. While the vehicle was parked the gear shift slipped into reverse on its own and the rpms increased. The gear shift indicator lights would not illuminate. The contact was able to engage the emergency brake in order to avoid a crash and stated she looked at the…”
filed Jun 28, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other 323I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 323I | 235 | 59% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 BMW 323I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.