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2004 BMW X3 repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 148 repairs.
2004 BMW X3 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 BMW X3
Engine not specified
| 64000 mi | 4X4 light on and car was driving on 4x4. Took car to dealer and was told of a valve leaking oil and broken actuator. Repair cost will be $2.5K. Told dealer that we'll seek a second opinion. Dealer charged us $160 even though was not... |
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 82000 mi US $600 |
Replaced transfer case actuator gear |
| 67000 mi | The rear differential is bad. The repair shop fill it with oil but stated that the problem would still exist. They couldn't tell how long the temporary fix would last without replacing the differential and $2200 bucks. |
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 132000 mi US $29 |
Ride was rough. Replaced transfer case mount. |
| 130000 mi US $501 |
Transmission whined at certain speeds and still was hesitant to shift gears. Shop added additional transmission fluid. Transmission produced loud wallowing at highway speeds and knocked hard over rough pavement, as well as shifting roughly and holding gears in higher revs. Determined that the rear driveshaft's U-joint was bad and replaced with a remanufactured rear driveshaft from ebay. |
| 114000 mi US $380 |
Replaced drive shaft due to worn universal joint. Unable to replace only universal. |
| 123000 mi US $300 |
Replaced bearings and seals in transfer case. Also replaced transmission fluid and filter. |
| 97000 mi US $2000 |
repaired rear diff leak. |
| 82000 mi US $500 |
oil leak in back pinion |
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 197000 mi US $74 |
Replaced worn front drive shaft |
| 63000 mi US $25 |
just had fluid topped off due to small leaj |
| 150000 mi US $350 |
Seal repair. |
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