| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1997 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (8%)
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Chart based on 36 repairs.
1997 BMW 3-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (63%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1997 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| 109000 mi US $1000 |
left front bilstein sport shock froze; replaced both. |
| 163000 mi US $350 |
rear shocks replaced |
| 168000 mi US $350 |
Shocks and struts replaced |
1997 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 207000 mi US $200 |
Leaky steering rack |
1997 BMW 3-Series 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 163000 mi US $85 |
Wandering rear end on crowned roads and clicking noise when going around turns that progressed into a loud clunk when accelerating and turning. Right rear trailing arm bushing had failed. Left also failing. Replaced on both sides with Rogue Engg parts. |
| 167300 mi US $250 |
Rear subframe that attaches differential and suspension to the car chassis has 4 large rubber bushings that failed due to age. Symptom was loose feeling in rear end and noticeable clicking sound going around low speed turns. |
| 205200 mi US $680 |
front wheel bearings, OLF, Trans fluid, brakes/pads/rotors, brake fluid bleed, M50 manifold |
1997 BMW 3-Series 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 130000 mi US $419 |
A bad wheel bearing was replaced, as well as replacing a radiator fan which had a cracked blade. |
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