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2001 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
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 532 repairs.
2001 BMW 3-Series body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| 181000 mi | WATER IN FRONT PASSENGER FOOT WELL, VAPOR BARRIER BLAMMED AND REPAIRED LAST 3 TIMES WITH SAME PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS BUT THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE. |
| 74000 mi US $185 |
Grill part missing |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 109000 mi US $35 |
Vapor barriers on all 4 doors were lifting at bottom of doors |
| 79200 mi US $3995 |
All four interior pillar covers replaced (fabric falling off), roof alarm sensor bracket replaced (broken for a couple of years now). Front kidney grilles broke and fell out. Had to be replaced. |
| 196000 mi US $719 |
banged some trim back into place, |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 81000 mi US $20 |
Hood Roundel lost paint. Replaced with new one. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 65000 mi US $500 |
Sunroof's interior shade rolled back into the interior portion of the headliner when the sunroof's exterior portion was retracted. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 155000 mi US $30 |
Drivers front grill fell off |
| 87000 mi US $2000 |
sunroof sliders, AC drain, |
| 87000 mi US $3000 |
sunroof shield repair. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 100000 mi US $2000 |
Speakers in each door either detached or attachment ring deteriorated. |
| 100500 mi US $2241 |
Bad Seals around doors. Had to go back to fix. |
| 108000 mi | More leaks found and incomplete work from first trip. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 147540 mi C $150 |
Replaced hood locks and cables |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 61000 mi US $50 |
Hood emblem was peeling off. |
| 52080 mi $1172 |
Rear electric sunshade broke. The part that attach the sunshade to the post broke, so the sunshade was loose and could not be used. Electric motor was ok, but the attaching part could not be glued or fixed. Had to install new sunshade. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 113605 mi US $925 |
Replace a, b, c pillars on both sides of interior |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 126500 mi | Interior headliner trim around the window sagged again, very common for earlier e46 coupes. Fixed myself using epoxy. Will probably have to fix it again in four years. |
| 120500 mi US $200 |
Trunk lid handle broken off. Replaced and reprinted. This is the 2nd time in 10 years. |
| 128500 mi US $200 |
A pillar trim pealing, replaced. Floor mats falling apart, replaced. Cover for wiper motors |
| 158000 mi US $400 |
B and c pillar coverings replaced due to sagging cloth covering |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 90000 mi US $50 |
Replaced windshield cowl due to dryrot on seal against windshield. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 105000 mi US $180 |
Convertible top failed to open. Replaced "flap" motor. Trunk did not register closed with car's electronics causing the convertible top to not operate. Repaired wiring harness at trunk to resolve problem. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 115000 mi US $200 |
Grille fell out of hood requiring replacement. |
| 72000 mi US $65 |
Left front grille fell out. All the plastic clips had broken. Bought part and owner replaced. |
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