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1998 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
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 95 repairs.
1998 BMW 3-Series electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (50%)
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.
1998 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| 300000 mi US $500 |
Cracked wires to right front & rear blinkers, dashlights out. Blower motor resistor replaced. |
| 66300 mi US $1200 |
Aux electric cooling fan controller failed - in the "on" position, draining battery while parked. Replacing controller requires removing grill and radiator. |
| 160580 mi €105 |
Central locking actuator for the passenger stopped working in the closed state. Had to remove the door card, take out side airbag, peel back vapor barrier, replace with new actuator and reassemble. |
| 212000 mi US $35 |
Heater fan quit working, replaced hedgehog, still not working. |
| 141000 mi US $20 |
BMW E36 M3 brake light switch replacement watched a You tube video & fixed myself after problem was supposedly repaired at shop. It was $20 part & took 10 mins to fix. However, I had paid $90 previously. The AAA towing person told me. |
| 146000 mi US $50 |
The seats would not adjust. Ordered parts and installing today. Hope it works. Common problem with these cars |
1998 BMW 3-Series 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 136000 mi | Power windows did not always work when sold. |
| 163200 mi | Bought charge gauge and Enviro-Safe freon. Recharged AC using only one 6 oz. can. |
| 195000 mi US $777 |
window motor replaced drivers side. |
| 109900 mi US $85 |
Drivers side Window Regulator broke. Replaced with used part. |
| 118000 mi US $600 |
Blower motor resistor failed- replaced. |
| 121000 mi US $150 |
Window regulator and passenger door locks do not work. Replacing as a DIY task. |
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