2018 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018

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2018 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (0%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (29%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (14%)

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Chart based on 7 repairs.
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2018 BMW 3-Series repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States
Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
Oct 2017

1500 mi
Wheels out of balance. 

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2018 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in California, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

18000 mi
Rattle coming from rear panel under the back window.  Also a strange noise which was determined to be a loose parking brake cable. Both repaired under warranty. Took 2 days due to labor shortages affecting all businesses. 

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2018 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2021 - Apr 2022
May 2021

14260 mi
Battery had to be replaced for the vehicle's emergency call system 

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2018 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States
Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
Aug 2018

200 mi
Battery was dead from sitting on the lot prior to purchase. Dealer paid to replace the battery. 

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2018 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 188hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2019 - Jun 2022
Sep 2019

34100 mi

C $800
Change front brakes 
Jun 2022

42780 mi
Recall 

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2018 BMW 3-Series Repair Histories

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