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2007 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (7%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1162 repairs.
2007 BMW 3-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| 45000 mi | Grinding noise when releasing clutch pedal. Replace transmission and dual mass flywheel. No change in noise. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 45783 mi US $50 |
input shaft collar resealed |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 67780 mi C $2900 |
totally rebuilt transmission replaced non functioning one. |
| 73000 mi | Driveshaft center bearing failed. Wicked noisy. Dealer replaced at no charge under CPO warranty. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 154000 mi US $2500 |
Rough shifting from 2nd to 3rd, replaced seals, mech sleeve, filter, pan, and fluid. |
| 47000 mi | transmission leak |
| 50000 mi US $400 |
Trace of leak from transmission/repaired no cost under warranty (now expired). Had oil changed, been 6000 miles, and car detailed. |
| 92000 mi US $4600 |
Upper bushings have worn out and degraded shift performance to almost unusable state. Update: The transmission failed and needed $6,000 to replace it. So I sold it as is and bought a Mercedes. |
| 26000 mi | Transmission Hose leaking, very minor, repaired quickly without questions, with car pick up and delivery + equivilent loaner vehicle. |
| 38300 mi US $900 |
I broke the transmission pan while replacing the brake pads. I used the paint cans to hold the brake calipers. Long story short: the paint can broke the tranny pan while backing out of the garage. What an embarrassing problem. |
| 155000 mi US $250 |
Replaced Mechatronic sleeve. |
| 69000 mi US $1240 |
Transmission leaking oil, replaced mechatronic sealing sleeve - $859 |
| 620 mi | After driving about 25 km, the transmission went into limp mode and refused to shift. After the car cooled down I took it back to the shop immediately. they said it was a computer malfunction and had the car completed by 11 am the following morning. Pr |
| 4960 mi | transmission shifts are very sluggish when the car is cold. Hard shifts when starting from low speed |
| 47000 mi | Repaired leaking mechatronic sleeve to the connector as well as replacement of transmission pan and gasket. |
| 39000 mi | Transmission leak: replaced seal around "mechatronic sensor" and trans pan gasket. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 102000 mi US $3750 |
Replaced transfer case servo motor replaced rear differential seal Replace right axle seal |
| 32000 mi US $540 |
transmission fluid was leaking from mechatronic sealing sleeve. As part of the repair they also have to replace the transmission pan gasket. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 170000 mi US $1200 |
Transmission whining |
| 80000 mi | Both differential seals leaking |
| 3000 mi | same as before... rattle from engine/transmission. no fix avail yet. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 109000 mi US $450 |
Also replaced guibo at transmission to driveshaft. |
| 114000 mi US $485 |
Transmission vibration under light acceleration between 1500 and 2400 rpm. Changed transmission filter and oil. Vibration cured. This is GM 6L64 trans. Problem appears to be torque converter lock up engagement slipping. |
| 52000 mi US $472 |
Pinion seal seeping on front of rear differential. I am trying to get BMWUSA to help with the cost even though it has over 52,000 miles, it's only been in service a little over 2 yr. Time in shop may be a little misleading. I left the car while on vaca. |
| 65700 mi US $50 |
Rear input shaft seal leaking. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 158000 mi US $50 |
CV Axle |
| 100000 mi US $400 |
Drive shaft replaced |
| 102000 mi US $420 |
Replace front driver side CV boot |
| 82000 mi US $540 |
New BMW brake sensor clip allowed sensor wire to rub on CV shield - cutting it through - leading to expensive failure. Indicator light said brakes needed replacement - actually shorted sensor wire called imminent CV failure to light. |
| 117000 mi US $900 |
Automatic transmission would not switch into forward or reverse gear. Gear Selector Rod was defective and replaced. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 44640 mi | leaking transmission seal |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 62000 mi C $600 |
Transfer case actuator motor was faulty and causing error codes related to transfer case, AWD, and traction control. Fix was to replace actuator motor with new one. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 17360 mi $20 |
the transmission oil pan (platic) was leaking transmission oil/ATF;i consulted with shop which is the only certified repair shop by ZF (BMW's transmission supplier) they say it is common for ZF plastic transmission oil plan to leak ATF |
| 7000 mi | |
| 24000 mi |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 66960 mi $2500 |
Bearing in rear drive unit worn out. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 80000 mi US $300 |
Shifter assembly failure preventing use of sport mode |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 89800 mi US $250 |
Leak in automatic transmission. Leak fixed under extended warranty, but new fluid paid by customer |
| 100440 mi C $500 |
Replaced mechatronic main seal and four tube seals...found main seal was cracked, which had caused malfunction in transmission. Replaced all solenoids as a preventative measure. |
| 41000 mi | Substantial transmission fluid leak, seal failed. Car had to be towed. |
| 63000 mi US $50 |
Fluid leakage - seals bad |
| 126000 mi US $1659 |
Removed differential and resealed both output shaft seals and back cover |
| 20000 mi | Transmission fluid leaking, replaced sealing sleeve for gearbox casing. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 15000 mi US $624 |
Leaking mechatronics sealing sleeve. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65720 mi C $923 |
car would not engage the transmission. Manual rod broken at plastic connector level. |
| 66340 mi | Rear differential making intermittent grounding noise, needs new one estimated at over $3000.Decided to trade it in. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 73780 mi C $1400 |
clunk from rear diff - removed, rebuild, re-installed - priced included 8 day car rental |
| 60200 mi US $1900 |
Transmission had leaked most of the fluid out. |
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