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2005 BMW X3 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 75 repairs.
2005 BMW X3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 63 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 BMW X3
Engine not specified
| BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - May 2011 | |||
| May 201155800 miC $2500 | Sunroof stuck open, replaced track system | ||
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 2016109120 miC $911 | Leaky fuel injector which caused warm start issues, i.e., starting car half hour to three hours after driving it. Side view mirror motor; mirror would move erratically Rear hatch would not open without key fob, rear assembly with trunk release needed to be replaced Rear passenger Window regulator is faulty and window does not work properly all the time Valve cover gasket. Was replaced under extended warranty three months prior and dealer noticed it was leaking again so replaced it. Covered under dealership warranty. | ||
| Apr 2017112220 miC $872 | Passenger front wheel bearing was replaced. Had been making wuh-wuh-wuh noise on left turns and curves. Noisy driving straight on highway too. One rear spring replaced. Mechanic had used spring on hand so didn't need to replace both. Spring was cracked, common problem with X3's. | ||
| Mar 2018125860 miC $400 | Replaced coolant tank - preventative maintenance as they're known to crack. Car was in for rear brakes, belts and fluid changes too. Car wouldn't start, could only push start it. Replaced starter, works fine. | ||
| BMW X3 in Virginia, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| May 201192000 miUS $1000 | Tie rod bushings were cracked and worn causing knocking noises and were replaced | ||
| Aug 201198000 miUS $1100 | Failed safety inspection. Bad thrust rod bushings - not covered under CPO warranty. Rear spring coils covered under CPO. | ||
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X3 in Missouri, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015 | Battery Drained in two weeks. Firestone was unable to diagnose the problem and suggested I visit the BMW dealer. | ||
| Jul 2016108700 miUS $400 | Expansion tank | ||
| Dec 2016115000 miUS $400 | Air intake boot | ||
| BMW X3 in Utah, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201593000 miUS $600 | steering wheel audio control module failed | ||
| Dec 2016117000 miUS $2600 | Oil pan leak repaired by replacing gasket, etc. | ||
| Mar 2018131000 miUS $1100 | vacuum leak, vehicle running lean, required repair minor oil leak at the filter housing | ||
| BMW X3 in Mississippi, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 201081000 miUS $78 | Rear passenger side window produced a "snap" sound and window stop working. Window regulator was good, "driving dog" replaced. | ||
| Sep 2012120000 miUS $484 | Starter failed and was replaced | ||
| Dec 2012125000 miUS $40 | Driving dog for left-rear window replaced. | ||
| May 2013131000 miUS $535 | DSC (4X4) light came on, XDrive and stability control got disabled, took it to read the codes, it said no signal from the yaw sensor. Ordered a new sensor from the dealer, replaced my self and took it to local shop to clear codes | ||
| Oct 2013136500 miUS $1310 | Started doing a humming noise and some drivetrain vibration at 35-40 mph, and then at highway speeds. Rear drive-shaft was starting to fail and was replaced along with the guibo. | ||
| BMW X3 in California, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 201789000 mi | Valve cover gasket leaking. | ||
| BMW X3 in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Nov 2015101000 miUS $600 | Cables to hood latch failed. Could not open hood. Repair previously tried...cleaned, tightened cables. Hood cables repaired. | ||
| Dec 2015102000 miUS $1036 | Car failed to start, dealer ordered a starter, because the battery showed charged. Then discovered starter was not the problem. Battery had a bad internal wire...replaced battery. 223.79 parts, 155 labor intake boot torn. removed disa adjustment unit and intake muffler.rr intake boot. reassembled vehicle and cleared fault memory. labor 620, parts 37.40 | ||
| Sep 2016105000 mi | Oil leak | ||
| BMW X3 in Utah, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Feb 2011US $400 | Valve cover gasket blew out. found water in the oil. replaced the crank case vent valve, the intake boot, the VANOS high pressure oil supply line and valve cover gasket. changed the oil also | ||
| BMW X3 in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Dec 200931000 miUS $50 | Replaced passenger side exterior rear view mirror motor under BMW CPO warranty. | ||
| BMW X3 in Germany Oct 2012 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Apr 2014118080 mi€1200 | Rear drive shaft had to be replace | ||
| Jan 2018194060 mi€2000 | New radiator, engine gasket, all hose and fluid | ||
| BMW X3 in Illinois, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014113000 miUS $486 | The battery is bad.it will not hold a charge when the weather is extremely cold. The dealer replaced the spark plugs now the car is still not holding a charge plus the 4 wheel drive light will not go out. | ||
| BMW X3 in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 201369600 miUS $500 | valve cover gasket, PCV valve | ||
| BMW X3 in Utah, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 201059000 miUS $220 | Replace wiper motors - both front and rear. | ||
| Nov 201066000 miUS $2500 | Replaced transfer case and actuator. | ||
| Sep 201289000 miUS $120 | Windshield wipers got out of alignment and they crossed and would then not work. Shop replaced blades and aligned wipers. They work fine now. | ||
| BMW X3 in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| May 2012110000 mi | Moonroof didn't slide. Replaced the cassette. | ||
| Dec 2012114000 miUS $325 | Replaced transfer case (had warranty) Thermostat failed | ||
| Mar 2013116000 miUS $380 | headlamp and turn signal module out - replaced + battery draining issues + a gasket replaced | ||
| May 2013116000 miUS $1500 | Another valve gasket replaced, spilling oil into the spark plugs case - car running rough and spewing black smoke; fix the leak. Battery draining constantly - traced to the moonroof module; replace the module and reprogram | ||
| Jun 2015132000 miUS $100 | Windshield washer motor replacement | ||
| BMW X3 in California, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 2013124000 miUS $1300 | Brake, ABS, and 4X4 lights all come on. Part replacement was required | ||
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada - Apr 2008 | |||
| Apr 200839060 mi | Heated seat shorted out, repaired under warranty. | ||
| BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Feb 201378360 miC $700 | Malfunctioning crankshaft sensor, the car doesn't start in cold weather | ||
| Nov 2014102280 miC $600 | Front drive shaft replaced | ||
| Feb 2015104160 miC $300 | Coolant temperature sensor replaced | ||
| Jun 2016113460 mi | had to change a rusted brake fluid valve | ||
| Nov 2016115620 miC $300 | Replaced a cylinder head gasket due to a leak | ||
| BMW X3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018132000 miUS $200 | Replaced thermostat. Temp was fine, but it was throwing P0597 code. | ||
| BMW X3 in California, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $1200 | CCV, valve cover gasket, brakes front and rear starter | ||
| BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201161380 miC $850 | Replaced left front wheel bearing and hub. | ||
| Nov 2016109400 miC $870 | coolant level sensor | ||
| BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201280700 mi | Noise comming from right rear tire | ||
| Mar 201381840 miC $2400 | Propeller shaft bearing (noise at low speed) rear springs | ||
| Oct 2017116560 miC $15 | Rear Brake light bulb replaced | ||
| BMW X3 in California, United States May 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014128000 miUS $1900 | Leaking oil due to faulty gasket and alternator. Battery died. | ||
| BMW X3 in Ohio, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201180000 miUS $320 | Leaking valve cover gasket | ||
| Feb 2013105700 miUS $650 | Oil filter housing gasket leak. Required new gasket ($6 part) and 4 hours of labor. Oil change (~$130) and cleaning (0.5 hour labor) was included in this repair estimate. While oil filter gasket was being replaced, had all serpentine belts, pulleys, and tensioners replaced. Tensioner was loosing tension but still functional, so repair was primarily preventative. Also brake flush completed during this trip. | ||
| Feb 2014118200 miUS $230 | Replaced leaking VANOS oil line ($230) while doing 100,000 mile service. | ||
| Jun 2015132000 miUS $150 | Transfer case fault, changed fluid and adaptation reset to correct. | ||
| Dec 2015138000 miUS $400 | Replaced springs which broke in rear of vehicle. This is a common problem with the car but easy to replace springs. Also replaced rear brakes and rotors. | ||
| Jan 2017116800 miUS $1300 | Replace rear driveshaft to address vibration during drive. Money well spent since car feels new again. | ||
| Jan 2018157000 miUS $1200 | Repaired rear axle because sure caused abs ring to swell and break abs sensor. Replaced axle and sensor and all ok now. | ||
| Mar 2018159000 miUS $1300 | Replaced entire cooling system due to hose leak. | ||
2005 BMW X3 4-door
Engine not specified
| BMW X3 in Texas, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Dec 2013119000 miUS $250 | checked, given freon, not covered under warranty | ||
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