KnownCarProblems2000 BMW 328ic Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW 328ic, most often about the body and structure (41% of complaints, typically around 65,500 miles). It is the most complained-about 328ic model year since 2000.
Most common 2000 BMW 328ic problems
Body and structure
14 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles. Parts named most often: frame and members.
(1) noticed a slight noise from rear drivers side of car while traveling on the freeway. (2) rear subframe cracked on rear drivers side of vehicle. No accident caused this. BMW said it was wear and tear or "I must have hit a big pothole." this I believe is a defect in the manufacture of this particular vehicle. Having…
My rear subframe totally seperated from my vechicle costing 1600 to fix. I was not in an accident, it broke on its own. BMW informed me that this is "normal wear and tear," but I think its a recall issue. There are a number of people with these problems. Also my moonroof bent the tracks, and now needs total…
Transmission
7 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 103,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
My 2000 BMW 328ci will not go into reverse. I have read that there this is a very common transmission problem with the gm transmission and that gm recalled it but BMW did not.
No reverse.. November 23,2010 while trying park to my drive way, middle of the road find out that no reverse!!! And while trying to avoid get hit by another car, I hit curb end up with damaged suspension and still no reverse ..
Suspension
5 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: rear, front.
At low speeds, when turning, the front suspension has a creaking sound due to distorted and loose ball joints on both front control arms - required replacement of both control arms.
The contact owns a 2000 BMW 328ic. The contact stated that when applying the brakes, the brakes would exhibit a loud thump from the rear of the vehicle feeling similar to being struck from the rear. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that the rear bushings were failing. The contact stated that they received…
Engine
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Engine would not start after it was started cold, then shut off within 15 - 20 seconds. Car owner called BMW service manager (tim polk, erhart BMW) and was advised to remove engine spark plugs, place them on a cookie sheet in a 325 degree oven until they are dried. Car started immediately after dried plugs were…
Tl contact owns a 2000 BMW 3 series. The contact stated that her vehicle has been in the shop for six weeks due to a crack in the oil water separator. The part has not been available in order to make the repair. There are a couple of vehicles in the shop with the same issue. The failure and current mileages were…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 BMW 328ic recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 BMW 328ic
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 328ic?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (14 complaints, typically around 65,500 miles); transmission (7 complaints, typically around 103,000 miles); suspension (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 BMW 328ic have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 BMW 328ic. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the BMW 328ic?
- It is the most complained-about 328ic model year since 2000, with 34 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other BMW 328ic years
- 2000