| Issue ID | 835677 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10373351 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 325I |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/12/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that transmission fluid was leaking from the transmission pan. The vehicle began making a ticking sound and jerked when it was shifted into park. The dealer stated that the transmission pan and filter needed to be replaced; the dealer also stated that the pan was made of plastic and had a tendency to become warped. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the transmission fluid was leaking from above the pan from the engine as well. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000 and the current mileage was approximately 66,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MADISON HEIGHTS, VA |
| VIN pattern | WBAVB17596NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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