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2008 BMW X3 repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 87 repairs.
2008 BMW X3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (33%)
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 X3
Engine not specified
| 65000 mi US $971 |
Exhaust Camshaft valve lifter replaced. Service Engine Soon light came on. Dealer replaced VANOS. Oil leak around valve cover. Change oil and filter. |
2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41000 mi US $400 |
Check Engine Light low coolant warning light. Topped up w/ distilled water & pressure tested w/ no leaks. |
| 44000 mi | Diagnose Check Engine Light |
| 47000 mi US $2400 |
Direct Ignition Coil replace VANOS problem |
| 63000 mi US $1200 |
Coolant warning light on, pressure test for coolant leak, no evidence of leakage. |
| 40000 mi US $130 |
Software upgrade |
| 73000 mi | Valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, vvt gasket, heat exchanger. There were signs of oil seepage, not enough to cause adding oil in between oil changes, so I just had everything changed to prevent a serious outcome. |
| 87200 mi C $600 |
water pump was failing and therefore required replacing Engine valve cover gasket is failing and therefore bleeding oil |
| 94240 mi C $650 |
DMTL pump needed to be replaced |
| 95640 mi C $1000 |
Engine valve cover gasket Ignition coils and plugs replaced |
| 95800 mi US $250 |
VANOS solinoids replaced |
| 88000 mi US $150 |
Very small leak at evap system. Software update |
| 95000 mi US $70 |
Car was misfiring, replaced all 6 spark plugs. |
| 100000 mi US $250 |
Emissions; DMTL pump replacement (2nd one) |
| 85000 mi US $1834 |
Service engine soon light on & extreme vibration. Work performed replaced faulty eccentric shaft sensor(incl. seal), valve cover gasket, camshaft adjust seal & replaced faulty belt tensioner. |
| 63000 mi US $100 |
Replaced leaking oil filter housing gasket. |
| 69000 mi US $40 |
Replaced tensioner pulley |
| 83000 mi US $2400 |
Valve cover gaskets, drive belt and tensioner, spark plugs |
| 105000 mi US $758 |
Service Engine Light on, car ran well. Replaced both VANOS Solenoids, changed oil |
| 59000 mi | Replaced exhaust rockers, lifters under TSB. |
| 70200 mi US $250 |
Oil sensor stopped working and required replacement. |
| 101000 mi US $300 |
Cracked valve cover. Replaced gasket and cover. |
| 20000 mi | Valve lifter noise returned. Had to have new head installed. |
| 57300 mi US $350 |
Valve head gasket replaced. |
| 32700 mi | Exhaust Camshaft valve lifter replaced which were causing a ticking sound. |
| 36000 mi | fault code 2A87 for DME exhaust VANOS mechanism. Performed SIB 110208 and performed Test Plan B1214. replaced both VANOS solenoids and changed oil and filter. |
| 49000 mi | There was oil leaking from the eccentric shaft & valvetronic motor gaskets. The dealer originally thought it was coming from the valve covers based on initial appearance. |
| 62500 mi US $1200 |
fuel gauge malfunction - third time in 79,000 miles. Engine began to run rough. Replaced coil and spark plug |
| 102300 mi US $2800 |
Failure of multiple ignition coils on trip - dealer in Maine repaired. Did excessive work not required to get car home. |
| 37820 mi | Engine tick when cold. Intial oil change, did not repair issue, 2nd - change intake cam shaft - improvement but not full repair. 3rd - complete head replacement. Yet to ascertain if repair took care of issue. |
| 32000 mi | Service Engine Soon light came on. Dealer replaced VANOS under warranty. Oil leak around valve cover |
| 57800 mi | Exhaust valve replacement due to engine ticking |
| 47000 mi US $510 |
Replaced all ignition coils. |
2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 96000 mi US $80 |
Thermostat failed open. Required removal and replacement. Valve cover gasket was leaking into spark plugs. Oil leaking from oil filter housing. Repaced valve cover gaskets and oil filter housing gaskets. |
| 33000 mi | Loud ticking noise from engine after not being driven for several days which went away after several minutes of driving. Turns out it is a common problem and there is a service bulletin that requires replacing the engine head. |
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