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2007 BMW X3 repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (7%)

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2007 BMW X3 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 BMW X3

Engine not specified

123820 mi

C $1300
Starter failed 

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2007 BMW X3 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

65000 mi

US $1100
replace starter 
68000 mi

US $1000
A/C failed 
96300 mi

US $400
Aftermarket battery installed by previous owner was incorrect for application, weak and never registered in the car's computer for proper voltage regulation. 
100000 mi starter replaced 
117600 mi

US $190
No start condition, Removed old starter. Replaced with new Starter and new Aluminum bolts. 
47000 mi

US $750
Power mirror inop. 
62000 mi

US $500
Oil temp and life gauge malfunctioning. 
123000 mi

US $450
Evaporator replacement, removed entire dash. 
162000 mi Recall item [airbag] 
109000 mi

US $400
Starter motor failed - replaced 
57000 mi

US $118
The original BMW Battery needed to be replaced. 
62200 mi

US $485
Needed full service for 60,000 but starter motor was shot- replaced starter 
7200 mi

US $50
Hid headlight failure. Repaired under CPO HID headlight failure 
103300 mi

US $1666
replace break light bulb 
109000 mi

US $687
Starter 
35000 mi

US $50
Dealer replaced left rear tail light bulb. 
39000 mi Radio goes out on AM and FM, comes back on automatically. New radio ordered under factory warranty.  
87400 mi

US $100
back up light and replaced bulb 
47000 mi

US $46
Also rear heated seats would not turn on, fixed but not under warranty, some wires were unplugged!? 
48100 mi

US $1956
warning light for washer fluid- 2nd visit. Repair did not hold. 
49000 mi Washer warning light came on again within a week of last repair visit. It was reported last time that a wash pump and strainer with top-off of fluid had been done. Problem light magically disappeared after car was left in the shop overnight 
15462 mi Replaced malfunctioning front passenger seat occupancy sensor which was causing 'airbag will not deploy' message indicator to be on when seat was properly occupied. Note: There is an announced recall for this problem on pre-2007 models. 
45000 mi

US $140
One OEM headlight bulb failed. Replaced both bulbs with upgraded higher output ones. 
48000 mi

US $1100
Starter motor stopped working. Replaced with a remanufactured one 
31000 mi Rear window washer motor replaced. Rear window washer motor replaced @Dealer. Covered under warranty. 
35300 mi

US $52
Windshield Washer warning light activated. Fluid was leaking due to failure in front washer motor. Motor replaced under warranty, paid $50 deductible for service under certified vehicle extended warranty. 
40300 mi

US $369
In reset of module, all windows initialized. Moon roof was cycled prior to bringing car to Dealer and functioning properly. At pick up noticed headliner door ajar/unable to close properly. Made Dealer fix it. 

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2007 BMW X3 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

42300 mi Picked up car with replacement seat mechanism, but the power seat no longer went up and down. Dealer replaced the seat switch under warranty. Presumably the connection was damaged in the previous repair. 
65000 mi

US $50
Noisy heater fan. Replaced under CPO warranty. 
136000 mi

US $49
Dash warning light and fault codes for burnt out or loose bulbs, took more than 10 minutes to trace. Second time in shop for this fault code, still not resolved. 
137700 mi

US $1800
Diagnose periodic dash warning light. Replaced inner taillight assembly and socket 
160244 mi

US $1352
Replace left "angel eyes" light 
184000 mi

US $40
Replace fuse for electrical system for phone charger (via cigarette lighter) 
106000 mi

US $772
starter replacement (parts $390, $285 labor, + $65 towing; total $772). 
42000 mi Oil Sensor switch reading "over-filled" after routine oil change. Software reset corrected problem. 

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2007 BMW X3 Electrical Problems

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