I have been unable to fix the failure yet because I don't know exactly what is causing the problem atf fluid, transmission, etc. The independent repair shop has not been able to determine the how to fix the problem. My car has approximately 155,000 miles. . This car has 85,000 miles and has been extremely well maintained. It's 18 yrs old but stull looks great and puts a smile on my face.
Org has been very helpful for me to identify many owners across the states with the no reverse issue. However, the transmission failed to go into reverse a few years ago and that cost me about 4K. There were no indications or warning prior to the failure. I got to work, attempted to back into a parking spot, and the engine just revved - no movement. Car was taken to a transmission garage. Unfortunately I am not the only person this happened to, please refer to www. Complaint Number: 10245031 Incident Date: October 1, 2000 Date Added to File: October 10, 2008 Description of the Complaint: Last week oct 1 park my car at work, after work I tried to back up the car and no reverse.
Complaint Number: 10235728 Incident Date: July 23, 2008 Date Added to File: July 25, 2008 Description of the Complaint: I drove my car to the store and upon returning, I was unable to back out of the parking space. In one occasion where I was on a down hill street I was stuck because my car would not reverse. Complaint Number: 10160563 Incident Date: June 13, 2006 Date Added to File: June 23, 2006 Description of the Complaint: : the contact stated the vehicle would not go into reverse. My car has approximately 155,000 miles. Luckily I had a friend nearby that could steer my car while I pushed it out of the parking spot. I was told it was a common problem and should stop driving it before the entire transmission blows.
Overall, the car is great. I was very disappointed by their business tactic of not taking responsibility for this defective transmission. Thus, nothing has been repaired and the issues remain. I had to get pushed back and then I could drive off. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act foia , 5 u.
I have read reviews all over the internet. Complaint Number: 10152221 Incident Date: March 7, 2006 Date Added to File: March 8, 2006 Description of the Complaint: Several days of sluggish start, burning oil smell, transmission light came on - I took my car to a transmission shop and have been told that I need a new transmission. Cars even an enthusiast could appreciate. Exterior mirror - would not tilt when in reverse. I have seen this is a common problem with this car. New transmission needed with only 87,000 miles. There are thousands of complaints on the internet complaining about the same issue for the same year and model.
Have taken it to the dealership and my local mechanic. No dash warning lights or any other audible indicators of failure. Complaint Number: 10243442 Incident Date: November 2, 2006 Date Added to File: September 25, 2008 Description of the Complaint: Please site noreverse. They game me no other option. One shop owner said the 1999 and 2000 model 323i's had the same bad transmission, and that he's repaired the same problem in every one that has crossed his path.
Air force appointment in the u. It handles better in the snow than many 4wd pickup trucks thanks to its near perfect 50:50 weight distribution. Continued chaffing can cause the anticorrosion coating of this brake line to fail, allowing the brake line to rust through and leading to loss of brake fluid, failure of the rear brake circuit, extended stoppage distances, and possible crash. Complaint Number: 10212729 Incident Date: December 24, 2007 Date Added to File: December 26, 2007 Description of the Complaint: I have a 2000 3. Complaint Number: 10250893 Incident Date: November 10, 2008 Date Added to File: December 5, 2008 Description of the Complaint: Last week my car quit going in reverse leaving me stranded.
I parked the vehicle, turned the vehicle off, turned the vehicle back on and it would still not go in reverse. There has to be some justice done here. This is a dangerous situation, and they need to a do a recall, before someone gets hurt. Html the noreverse site even shows a picture of the defective part. No warning light came on. Complaint Number: 10264031 Incident Date: March 31, 2009 Date Added to File: April 2, 2009 Description of the Complaint: The car won't back up at all in the reverse gear.
I rarely try to drive my car but in many occasions I have no choice. It is shocking how many times this has been reported and nothing is being done about it. There was not warning that anything was failing. I had to keep going forward, I would have crashed if it wasn't for a good samaritan who slammed his brakes behind me and helped me push my car into position so I can drive forward. The damaged area could weaken to the point where a sudden loss of air from the tire could occur. Trying to accelerate while in reverse gear just revs the engine. Owners have to replace the transmission at their own cost.