2000 BMW 323I Engine Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2000 BMW 323I
4 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW 323I. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
BOUGHT MY 2000 BMW 323I BRAND NEW, I'M THE FIRST AND ONLY OWNER. I HAVE HAD IT ONLY DEALER SERVICED WITH ALL RECORDS KEPT. AT 67K MILES THE REVERSE WENT OUT. DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. BEING THAT IT WOULD BE IN THE THOUSANDS TO FIX I CONTINUED DRIVING IT WITH NO REVERSE. MEANING I PUSH IT. I CONTACTED BMW ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS REGULAR WEAR AND TEAR ON THE CAR THAT CAUSED IT. YET THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO HAVE REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM ON ONLINE FORUMS. SHAME ON BMW FOR NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THAT A FIRE HAD ERUPTED FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT IDENTIFY WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 270,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, EML, AND DSC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY AND ENGINE DME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000. UPDATED 3/8/13 *CN UPDATED 04/12/2013 *JS
WAS TRYING TO REVERSE N IT WOULDN'T IT PERIODICALLY WON'T REVERSE UNTIL CAR WARMS UP. WINDOW WON'T GO UP WITHOUT MANUALLY PULLING IT UP. *TR
Other 2000 BMW 323I Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
193 complaints
Air Bags
48 complaints
Power Train
33 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
19 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
12 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
10 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
10 complaints
Structureframe And Members
10 complaints
Unknown Or Other
10 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
7 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint