1996 BMW 3-Series Electrical and AC Problems and Repair Histories
Don't infer 1996 BMW 3-Series problem frequency from what you see on this page. Many lucky owners have had no repairs, and their cars are not shown.
Percentage of 1996 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
41% of the 1996 BMW 3-Series repairs were to the engine, 9% to the transmission, 9% to the brakes, 13% to the suspension, 16% to the electrical or air-conditioning systems, 3% to the body and trim, and 9% to other areas of the vehicle.
Chart based on 32 repairs.
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Repair costs are in local units.
1996 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Texas, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec 2009 | 158000 | ||
| 160000 | 0 | Ignition key spins and will not catch at the on or start positions. Just needed to be re-aligned, 30 min and no parts needed. | |
| BMW in Indiana, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec 2009 | 159000 | ||
| 179000 | 300 | Needed new starter. | |
| 183000 | |||
| BMW in Virginia, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep 2010 | 221000 | ||
| 223000 | 338 | Whining noise was heard from under the hood, determined cause to be noisy alternator bearing, replaced part myself. | |
| 242000 | |||
1996 BMW 3-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW in Arizona, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec 2009 | 129000 | ||
| 131000 | 75 | Multi switch for wipers on left side of column. | |
1996 BMW 3-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Illinois, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan 2010 | 161000 | ||
| 162000 | 170 | Replaced starter (spark plugs, fuel & cabin filters.) | |
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