NHTSA Complaint #10028771 — 2003 BMW 325I

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10028771
Vehicle	2003 BMW 325I
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date of Incident	July 18, 2003
Date Filed	July 22, 2003
Mileage	13,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON 2003 325I JERKS WHEN DOWNSHIFTS WHILE BRAKING. A LAUD THUD CAN BE HEARD ON LOWER SPEEDS.

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