Most common 2000 BMW 328ic problems
Share of the 34 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW 328ic complaints by model year
What 2000 BMW 328ic owners say
Body & structure
Back in June 2006, I took my 2000 BMW 332ci to BMW of san diego in california for the squeaking noise coming from rear area of my car while driving. They told me that they didn't find anything wrong with the vehicle so nothing was done at that time. Now I took my car to a regular check up at the same BMW of san diego, and they are now telling me that rear subframe is torn and it is safety hazard so they think I should not drive my car at all until I get a repair done at local body shop. They think I should tow the car there. I then noticed that there are about 40 other complaints on NHTSA site about the same exact problem I am having. I learned through online forum that this particular problem has been recalled by BMW Germany in german a few years back. …
I was getting a tune up for my car when my mechanic notice a crack with a hole on my rear driverside. Rear driver's side sub frame/ diff. Mounts was torn. Many people have the same issues and have made complaints to BMW manufactures but no responsible actions have been taken by BMW. This is a clear danger to the consumer while operating their vehicle not knowing that there car can been torn apart from underneath. Please help myself and many other innocent victims of this defect on their car so that it can prevent accidents and injuries from accruing.
Transmission & drivetrain
2000 BMW 328ci. Transmission will not enter 3rd gear and goes straight into fifth. Common problem on BMW's with manual transmissions. Unsafe to skip gears in a normal accelerating situation. Car goes straight into fifth and nearly stalls every time. BMW insists there is no flaw, but BMW forums highlight thousands of complaints about this problem. A failed $4 part costs over $1000 to repair and is a traffic hazard as many people do not realize the severity of the situation as the shifter can stick or bind in neutral or 5th gear and must be forced into the correct gear, prohibiting people from exercising the extreme caution and dedication that driving requires.
First there was a problem with the shifter. Car wouldn't start in park. I had that fixed. Then I noticed when I put it in reverse, it didn't feel right. Then out of the blue, only several days out of the shop, the car wouldn't move in any gear. I had to have it towed and I was told the transmission has to be replaced. The car only has 21,500 miles or so. I will ask mechanic to keep old part. I called vob of rockville, md. They were their usual disgusting selves. This is going to cost me over 6000 dollars that I don't have. The car is a 200 328ci purchased new.
Suspension
Tl* 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 notification of an unknown recall two years prior for the problem. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not listed under any recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.
While driving 25 MPH, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the rear. Suddenly, the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the rear strut mounting had to be replaced. Three out of four rear strut mounts had broken away from the subframe of the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 BMW 328ic a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the 328ic to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 BMW 328ic?
The body & structure — 14 complaints, 41% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frame and members. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (7) and suspension (5).
How many recalls does the 2000 BMW 328ic have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 BMW 328ic. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2000 BMW 328ic problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 69,000 miles; 43% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.