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2012 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (5%)
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 171 repairs.
2012 BMW 3-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (86%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100000 mi US $500 |
Repair leak |
2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 14000 mi | Trans being replaced because of drivability issues. Car runs like it has a high stall converter in it. It has harsh throttle tip in issues. |
2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 50000 mi | Drive train Malfunction Errors. |
| 45000 mi | differential was leaking oil; seal was replaced |
2012 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 16000 mi | rattling was coming from underneath the car. diagnostics revealed rattle was the drive shaft. drive shaft replaced under warranty |
2012 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 64580 mi | Front Passenger side CV joint was ripped and the |
| 69440 mi | Front Differential Replaced Under Warranty. |
2012 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 13900 mi | Replaced throw out bearing under warranty |
| 28000 mi | Clutch was sticking, dealer replaced the entire clutch. |
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