2001 BMW 330CI power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 BMW 330CI — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In motion transmission down shifts, clunk then exclamation point appear next to dashboard gear indicator.1st gear disappears-therefore dangerously slow takeoff speed.”
filed Aug 25, 2018
“My transmission, will not work in reverse. The car just revs, and goes nowhere. This is a common problem, and still bmw does not recall these cars. 4200.00 plus labor, for a remanufactured one from dealer. I am done with bmw. *tr”
filed Sep 9, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other 330CI years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 330CI | 9 | 12% |
| 2002 330CI | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 BMW 330CI
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.