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2008 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 908 repairs.
2008 BMW 3-Series other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46000 mi US $1120 |
Windshield washer fluid leaking onto garage floor. |
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 100000 mi US $40 |
Headlight washer leaking, replaced. |
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 29000 mi | rear driver seat belt malfunction |
| 31300 mi | seatbelt malfunction, required replacement. second replacement. |
| 31800 mi | seat belt failed and replaced |
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 84000 mi US $200 |
inspection |
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 70300 mi US $60 |
Passenger side xenon headlight needed adjustment. Leveling motor appears to not be working. Still needs to go back for more work on that light (either a repair or possible complete light assembly replacement) |
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 104160 mi €350 |
The BMW "I Drive", this multi-position knob on the center console would not react when I pushed down on it. Pushing on the knob is the "enter" button, so without this function you cannot change dozens of functions. |
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 82000 mi US $350 |
Driver door lock assembly |
| 20000 mi | Seat Belt sticky - replaced |
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57000 mi US $670 |
Original battery needed replaced and registered. |
| 123000 mi US $150 |
Right rear window regulator failed |
| 11000 mi | Leaky tire valve was fixed. |
| 39000 mi | Driver side window chatters due to misaligned gasket. |
| 620 mi | License plates brackets vibrates annoyingly. |
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 42800 mi US $560 |
Small plastic tabs that hold 5 cent headlamp bulb retainer clip was broken off in light bucket. Replaced light assembly. Without it bulb rattles in housing and filament breaks. Poor design, very easy to move retainer clip past its range of motion. |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 2000 mi | Leak at convertible roof seal where roof meets a-pillar/windshield frame. Leaks presented themselves on both driver and passenger side. |
| 2000 mi | Unresolved water leaks at A-pillar/Windshield frame junction with Convertible roof. Water drip trails occure on both driver and passenger windows. |
| 2000 mi | Continuing unresolved water leak where convertible roof meets A-Pillar/Windshield frame. |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 75500 mi US $450 |
Headlight washer cover came off. Had to replace the pump to get the new cover. |
| 47840 mi | Buffeting sound at 60-65 km/h & 90-95 km/hr |
| 48360 mi C $500 |
Wheels balanced and aligned to fix buffeting sound. Sound still there, and now the dealer says its because of feathering and uneven wear on tires. Had to pay for the above |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 35000 mi |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | Headlamp washer stuck. Attempted repair. Needed new unit |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 74900 mi US $50 |
Fuel filler door lock actuator failure, repaired under warranty. |
| 26000 mi | Replaced Driver-side seatbelt assembly. It was so sensitive that it would lock when pulling the belt out. |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43000 mi | Had windshield wipers replaced at last visit. One of these wipers was too long and overhung windshield. That wiper blade was replaced at this visit. |
| 84000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced belly pan under front right side/wheelwell |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 35000 mi | Driver and passenger seats' latches (to fold seatback for rear entry)not working correctly. |
| 112000 mi | Tilt-forward of the passenger seat broke, making it unable to stay upright. Required a simple fix. |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 27000 mi | shocks from the hood stopped working and they were not holding the hood while open |
| 10540 mi | The driver's seat handle. No could get in to the back seat as the handle to get in the back seat was not working for some odd reason. |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 29000 mi | Excessive headlight vibration corrected per BMW issued SIB. |
| 69000 mi | automatic seatbelt dispensing arm repaired and parts replaced. |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26000 mi | Brake light housing faulty. |
| 63000 mi US $125 |
Tire has slow leak. Determined that BMW rim has very small crack in hub area that was causing leak |
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