2007 BMW 3-Series Transmission Problems and Repair Histories
2007 BMW 3-Series Transmission and Drivetrain problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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2007 BMW 3-Series for which no Transmission and Drivetrain problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2007 BMW 3-Series problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Transmission problem frequency.
For 2007 BMW 3-Series Transmission problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2007 BMW 3-Series Transmission and Drivetrain problems and repair histories that follow it.
BMW 3-Series Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2007 | BMW 328 | 60 328s, 9.3 months of data per 328, average 60400 miles54 |
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see reported repairs see lemon odds |
| 2007 | BMW 335 | 60 335s, 9.1 months of data per 335, average 55100 miles73 |
Fewest Trips
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see reported repairs see lemon odds |
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Repair costs are in local units.
2007 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | Grinding noise when releasing clutch pedal. Replace transmission and dual mass flywheel. No change in noise. |
| Oct | 2011 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | 0 | Driveshaft center bearing failed. Wicked noisy. Dealer replaced at no charge under CPO warranty. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 620 | 0 | After driving about 25 km, the transmission went into limp mode and refused to shift. After the car cooled down I took it back to the shop immediately. they said it was a computer malfunction and had the car completed by 11 am the following morning. Pr |
| Dec | 2007 | 4960 | 0 | transmission shifts are very sluggish when the car is cold. Hard shifts when starting from low speed |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 47000 | 0 | transmission leak |
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 50000 | 400 | Trace of leak from transmission/repaired no cost under warranty (now expired). Had oil changed, been 6000 miles, and car detailed. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 69000 | 1240 | Transmission leaking oil, replaced mechatronic sealing sleeve - $859 |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Transmission Hose leaking, very minor, repaired quickly without questions, with car pick up and delivery + equivilent loaner vehicle. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 47000 | 0 | Repaired leaking mechatronic sleeve to the connector as well as replacement of transmission pan and gasket. |
| Jun | 2011 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 39000 | 0 | Transmission leak: replaced seal around "mechatronic sensor" and trans pan gasket. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 32000 | 540 | transmission fluid was leaking from mechatronic sealing sleeve. As part of the repair they also have to replace the transmission pan gasket. |
| May | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | same as before... rattle from engine/transmission. no fix avail yet. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 65300 | 50 | Rear input shaft seal leaking. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 52000 | 472 | Pinion seal seeping on front of rear differential. I am trying to get BMWUSA to help with the cost even though it has over 52,000 miles, it's only been in service a little over 2 yr. Time in shop may be a little misleading. I left the car while on vaca. |
| Oct | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 44640 | 0 | leaking transmission seal |
| Mar | 2013 | 97960 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW 3-Series in Beijing, China | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 17360 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 17360 | 20 | the transmission oil pan (platic) was leaking transmission oil/ATF;i consulted with shop which is the only certified repair shop by ZF (BMW's transmission supplier) they say it is common for ZF plastic transmission oil plan to leak ATF |
| BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | |
| Aug | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 BMW 3-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW 3-Series in Singapore | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 15500 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 66960 | 2500 | Bearing in rear drive unit worn out. |
| Apr | 2013 | 81220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 41000 | 0 | Substantial transmission fluid leak, seal failed. Car had to be towed. |
| Jul | 2012 | 63000 | 50 | Fluid leakage - seals bad |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Transmission fluid leaking, replaced sealing sleeve for gearbox casing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 90000 | 250 | Leak in automatic transmission. Leak fixed under extended warranty, but new fluid paid by customer |
| May | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 15000 | 624 | Leaking mechatronics sealing sleeve. |
| Mar | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 63860 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 73780 | 1400 | clunk from rear diff - removed, rebuild, re-installed - priced included 8 day car rental |
| Mar | 2013 | 110360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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