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2014 BMW X3 repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 71 repairs.
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2014 BMW X3 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

42000 mi Thermostat failed, repaired under warrantee. Froze open 
49000 mi

US $300
a mouse chewed through the oil level sensor wires requiring a wire harness replacement. 
60000 mi

US $97
oil filter gasket leaking 
94493 mi

US $2650
oil pump failed 
100973 mi

US $2122
Water pump failed, replaced it and (preventively) expansion tank. left in 9 month old thermostat 
25800 mi Turbo presure converter assembly. Pressure valve replaced. 
60000 mi

US $400
High Pressure Fuel Pump 

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2014 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

34000 mi Thermostat failed and replaced under BMW program at no cost, post-warranty. 
50000 mi Bad thermostat 
66000 mi

US $100
thermostat error that raises check engine light fault. need to take to dealer for repair 
67000 mi repaired thermostat under an extended warranty by BMW, 
19000 mi Thermostat needed to be replaced. 
95000 mi

US $53
Check engine light came on. The dealer replaced some sensors. 
2000 mi cylinder misfires, all spark plugs and injectors needed to be replaced 
620 mi With the outside temperature at -30C I was getting a Drivetrain Malfunction error and car would not start after having warmed up. After letting the car sit for 45 min the car started. Dealer replaced PDM. Car is in shop again. Same problem 
21100 mi Same as previous problem. Dealer is keeping car until PDM module fix is received from BMW. 
620 mi They've determined the root cause of the problem to be moisture build up in the PDM. Working with Panasonic on a fix which could include a redesign. They have found a way of working around the issue so I got my car back from the dealer. 
11780 mi Pdm was finally replaced under. Initial problem occurred December of 2013. 
63200 mi

US $525
Thermostat and housing needed to be replaced after they checked my engine light being on. 
32000 mi Needs electronic thermostat replaced. Part has been on order since February 4. Service has not been completed. 
49000 mi New Thermostat was needed. BMW made the repair. 
8700 mi Valve in muffler system was rattling. Replaced under warranty. Took one day as part needed to be ordered. 
63000 mi

US $4500
Valvetronic 
32000 mi Replaced electronic thermostat after check engine light 

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2014 BMW X3 Engine Problems

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