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2010 BMW X3 repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (27%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 11 repairs.
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2010 BMW X3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (44%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 BMW X3 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2018 - Sep 2018
Feb 2018

77500 mi

C $400
Replaced valve cover seals Replaced battery 
Jun 2018

81840 mi

C $1125
Replace rear rotors and pads Replace coil pack cylinder 6. 
Aug 2018

88040 mi

C $900
Replaced coil packs Replaced gasket in valve cover 
BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2020 - Jan 2022
Jan 2021

106640 mi

C $4100
Rear driveshaft replaced because of broken u joint. 
Jan 2022

114080 mi

C $1200
Front differential replaced with used one from another x3. Symptoms included a bit of whine on deceleration but mostly was replaced due to leaking gear oil out of vent breather quite regularly, enough to make a mess wherever parked. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

133000 mi

US $1000
Radiator replacement 

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2010 BMW X3 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

BMW X3 in Missouri, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

86500 mi

US $100
Found rear right spring broken. Not sure for how long I drove with it. 
Jun 2018

87000 mi
Error code after 4x4, brake and seat belt light came on. On and off for a few days with no apparent symptoms of malfunction 

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2009 BMW X3 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in New Mexico, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Jan 2013

32000 mi
Air conditioner evaporator replaced under warranty. A/C was losing charge and not cooling every couple weeks. Only took dealer 1 day to fix after getting all parts. 
Oct 2013

36500 mi
The "Check Engine" light was coming on. Took X3 to dealer and they replaced the thermostat. It was opening too soon. No cost, covered under warranty. 
Mar 2014

39000 mi

US $3
Indicator on dash reported an "external lamp failure". Driver's side brake light had burned out. Replaced bulb myself. 
BMW X3 in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2017 - May 2021
Dec 2019

154 mi

US $1500
Steering angle sensor and clock spring. 

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2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Norway
Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
Oct 2011

44640 mi

$7000
Power drain from battery. Nav computer did not go to sleep. Disconnected plug from nav computer. 
BMW X3 in New South Wales, Australia
Dec 2012 - Jan 2022
Jan 2013

A $590
Battery needing replacing. 
Dec 2013

43400 mi

A $100
Transfer Shift Case Motor needs replacing 
Sep 2016

57660 mi

A $309
Replacement of Battery 

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2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2011 - Oct 2021
Jan 2012

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. 
Oct 2013

51660 mi

C $1000
Both rear coil springs broken and replaced 
Sep 2021

95480 mi

C $1000
Steering angle sensor replacement 
BMW X3 in Illinois, United States
Feb 2012 - Jan 2015
Jan 2013

52800 mi
Exhaust valve replacement due to engine ticking 
Dec 2013

54000 mi

US $50
Passenger Air Bag Sensor failed. Covered under BMW CPO warranty with $50 deductible. 
Jan 2015

47000 mi

US $510
Replaced all ignition coils. 
BMW X3 in Virginia, United States
Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
Mar 2012

32000 mi
Service Engine Soon light came on. Dealer replaced VANOS under warranty. Oil leak around valve cover 
BMW X3 in Maryland, United States
Jul 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

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. 
BMW X3 in Florida, United States
Feb 2011 - Aug 2014
Feb 2012

44700 mi

US $400
3 lights coming on: brake light (in yellow), the airbag light, and the 4x4 with the triangle light. Intermittently faulty steering angle sensor, replaced it. 
BMW X3 in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
Nov 2011

37000 mi
Warning display light for low coolant remained on though there was no problem with the coolant. 
BMW X3 in Florida, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2012
Apr 2011

32700 mi
Leaky sunroof seal and wind noise. Replaced seal and reprogrammed. Apparently, whenever they replace the seal, they must re-program something that detects when to stop the motor based on the pressure of closing the sunroof. Right rear reverse (white) light was not functional. It was replaced with a new bulb. Exhaust Camshaft valve lifter replaced which were causing a ticking sound. 
Jun 2011

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.  
Mar 2012

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. Windshield washers not spraying properly (2nd time in a year) Passenger side rearview mirror no longer tilts down when going in reverse. Passenger side rearview mirror motor stopped tilting down upon going into reverse. This was addressed in previous repair visit, but part was not in stock. The motor was replaced on this visit and is now working. 
BMW X3 in New York, United States
Feb 2011 - Sep 2012
Dec 2011

53000 mi

US $900
Rear springs replaced 
Apr 2012

57300 mi

US $350
Valve head gasket replaced. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
Apr 2011

20000 mi
Valve lifter noise returned. Had to have new head installed. 
BMW X3 in Maryland, United States
Feb 2011 - Oct 2017
Oct 2011

49700 mi
Portion of steering wheel hub worn smooth - replaced. 
Jan 2014

58200 mi

US $1200
fuel gauge malfunction - third time in 79,000 miles. Engine began to run rough. Replaced coil and spark plug 
Oct 2014

89300 mi

US $825
Fuel gauge frozen (3rd occurrence since new). First two repairs under warranty. 3rd dealer said it was 3 yrs since last failure and hence there would be no help. 
Aug 2015

102300 mi

US $2800
Failure of multiple ignition coils on trip - dealer in Maine repaired. Did excessive work not required to get car home. 
Aug 2017

133000 mi

US $4000
Rear differential replacement,  corroded spring mounts replaced, mscl items 
BMW X3 in Colorado, United States
Oct 2013 - Sep 2020
Feb 2014

40000 mi

US $130
Software upgrade 
Jun 2015

55000 mi

US $1000
Replaced broken rear spring - replaced in pairs as only one spring was broken 
Jun 2017

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.  
BMW X3 in Florida, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Jan 2015

73500 mi

US $400
I felt the shimmy when I touched my brakes. Took it to one of the finest BMW mechanic shops in Jacksonville. Carroll Autowerks. I had cracked control arm bushings ONLY and both sides replaced. 
Dec 2015

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. 
BMW X3 in Ohio, United States
Jul 2015 - Feb 2018
Sep 2015

83000 mi

US $2400
Drive Guibo, Valve cover gaskets, drive belt and tensioner, spark plugs 
Jan 2016

US $2400
Replace Struts, Front Brakes 
Mar 2016

105000 mi

US $758
Service Engine Light on, car ran well. Replaced both VANOS Solenoids, changed oil 
Dec 2016

130000 mi

US $1200
Transfer Case replaced with actuator 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Sep 2016 - Sep 2020
Oct 2016

62000 mi

US $100
Replaced tail gate latch. 
Nov 2016

63000 mi

US $100
Steering sensor replaced Replaced leaking oil filter housing gasket. 
Jun 2017

69000 mi

US $40
Replaced front suspension torque arm. Replaced strut torque arms at recommendation of repair show due to feathering on edges of tires. Replaced tensioner pulley 
Aug 2017

75000 mi

US $10
Replaced windshield washer pump. 
Jun 2020

108000 mi

US $1200
Replaced driveshaft,  rear springs, shocks, struts and brakes  
BMW X3 in Washington, United States
Mar 2011 - Nov 2021
Nov 2021

46000 mi

US $150
battery replacement 
BMW X3 in Virginia, United States
Oct 2014 - Mar 2016
Jan 2015

80000 mi

US $250
VANOS solinoids replaced 
Jun 2015

88000 mi

US $150
Very small leak at evap system. Software update 
Nov 2015

95000 mi

US $70
Car was misfiring, replaced all 6 spark plugs. 
Mar 2016

100000 mi

US $250
Emissions; DMTL pump replacement (2nd one) 
BMW X3 in Virginia, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2022
Oct 2015

70200 mi

US $250
Oil sensor stopped working and required replacement. 
Sep 2017

91000 mi
Air bag replacement due to massive recall. We waited 2 years for the parts to come in! 
Dec 2017

101000 mi

US $300
Cracked valve cover. Replaced gasket and cover. 
BMW X3 in Maryland, United States
Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013

55000 mi
water leak 
BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
May 2013 - Apr 2017
Jul 2015

87200 mi

C $600
Front and Rear shocks water pump was failing and therefore required replacing Engine valve cover gasket is failing and therefore bleeding oil 
Mar 2016

94240 mi

C $650
DMTL pump needed to be replaced 
May 2016

95640 mi

C $1000
Engine valve cover gasket Ignition coils and plugs replaced 
Nov 2016

100440 mi

C $2500
Transfer case required rebuild 
BMW X3 in Hong Kong, China
Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
Oct 2011

23140 mi

$2000
Airbag, and other warning lights came on dashboard. Diagnoised as sensor faulty. Also Sunroof motor not working, re-built motor to save cost. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2022
Nov 2014

35000 mi

US $10
Windshield wash pump inoperative; replaced w/ non-oem unit. 15 minute task. 
Dec 2016

41000 mi

US $400
Check Engine Light Wobbly brake pedal low coolant warning light. Topped up w/ distilled water & pressure tested w/ no leaks. 
Sep 2017

44000 mi
Diagnose Check Engine Light 
Mar 2018

47000 mi

US $2400
Direct Ignition Coil replace VANOS problem TPMS system reset 
Aug 2021

63000 mi

US $1200
Coolant warning light on, pressure test for coolant leak, no evidence of leakage. 
BMW X3 in New York, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 Replaced steering angle sensor, battery. Replaced exhaust rockers, lifters under TSB. Replaced windshield trim. 

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2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

BMW X3 in Oregon, United States
Feb 2011 - Aug 2017
Jun 2012

56000 mi
Rear sports differential seal replacement TSB. 
Jul 2017

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. 
BMW X3 in New York, United States
Jul 2011 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011

33000 mi
Water leak into rear passenger compartment. Dealer discovered sunroof drain was clogged and left-rear vapor barrier was torn. Sunroof was removed to clear its drains, new left-rear vapor barrier installed, and other 3 were resealed. 
Oct 2011

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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2008 BMW X3 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Romania
Nov 2014 - May 2016
May 2016

49600 mi

$500
Transfer case actuator motor gear 

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2007 BMW X3

Engine not specified

BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2011 - Jul 2012
Mar 2012

70060 mi

C $500
Dashboard cubby hold door clip was broken. Needed replacement in order to close door. 
BMW X3 in Greece
Oct 2013 - Dec 2015
Feb 2014

54020 mi

€450
Cooling system, replaced coolant tank. 
Sep 2015

66340 mi

€900
4w drive and abs sensor not eorking 
BMW X3 in Indiana, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011

78000 mi

US $50
Reset Transmission 
BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Feb 2014

123820 mi

C $1300
Starter failed 

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2007 BMW X3 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in California, United States
Jan 2011 - Aug 2014
Feb 2011

61000 mi

US $1000
Water leaking footwell behind driver's seat. Leak was in the rear door on driver's side. The X3 is certified preowned from a BMW dealer, but the dealership would not fix this problem. 
Nov 2012

67900 mi

US $50
Rear window washer leaked into interior Belt driving the power steering broke 
Dec 2012

67000 mi
Rear window washer fixed. 
May 2013

70600 mi

US $50
Loss of power when accelerating, engine ran rough 
Feb 2014

73900 mi

US $900
Needed new ignition coil and new belt tensioner. 
BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
May 2012

58360 mi

C $1300
Water Pump & Thermostst 
BMW X3 in Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Nov 2015
Nov 2011

66000 mi

US $75
Leaking valve cover gasket replaced. 
Dec 2014

119000 mi

US $200
Oil leaking from valvetronic and eccentric shaft seals. 
Sep 2015

127000 mi

US $1500
Shocks and struts all way around. Replaced front drive axles as preventative maintenance due to high milage. 
BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
Apr 2012

73780 mi
The head gasket was leaking and needed to be replaced. Works perfectly now as just got back from 3000km trip. Repaired quickly before any damage to the heads or engine. 
Jul 2012

75420 mi

C $800
Noticed jerk when transmission would downshift. Dealership replaced Transfer case in transmission. Total cost for the repair was 3800.00 but part $3000.00 was covered with my extended warranty. 
BMW X3 in Hawaii, United States
Jan 2011 - Jul 2022
Feb 2011

27000 mi
Initial tapping noted by owner after 2 months of ownership (purchases 11/09 - Certified lease back vehicle), TSB service kit installed. 3 months later noticed tapping again, intermittent. Cylinder heads replaced 4 months ago on warranty. 
Aug 2011

31000 mi
Rear window washer motor replaced. Rear window washer motor replaced @Dealer. Covered under warranty. 
May 2012

35300 mi

US $52
Windshield Washer warning light activated. Fluid was leaking due to failure in front washer motor. Motor replaced under warranty, paid $50 deductible for service under certified vehicle extended warranty. 
Jan 2013

31700 mi

US $2100
11/7/12 - 1 week before warranty expires, took to dealer for drive train service and full computer fault check - okay. 1/4/13 while driving overheat alarm activates, limp mode, tow to dealer, replace waterpump/thermostat. 
Aug 2013

40300 mi

US $369
Yellow Warning Light Transmission-vehicle defaults to limp mode. Diagnosis: nothing physically wrong with the Trans., module malfunction. Module reset, computer re-initialize all electronic functions. In reset of module, all windows initialized. Moon roof was cycled prior to bringing car to Dealer and functioning properly. At pick up noticed headliner door ajar/unable to close properly. Made Dealer fix it. 
Aug 2017

51600 mi

US $1700
Replace leaking valve cover gasket & associated seals. Replace failing pressure sensor. 
Feb 2020

61206 mi

US $1500
Oil pan leak. Replaced Shaft seal and other replacements noticed (seals, O-rings) during the work on the leak. 
BMW X3 in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

54000 mi

US $54
Valves lifters 
BMW X3 in New York, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2018
May 2013

36400 mi
The car would stall out in the middle of driving. Happened 2 times and took 2 separate visits. No repair either time but now there are no problems. 2nd time car stalled again this time drove it back to dealer for service- no tow...dealer kept car for 5 days no repair 
Aug 2013

39400 mi
Emissions system sounded throaty with and taht was without AC on. The car was brought in twice for the same issue as it was said the first time that it was the butterfly controller. (vibrating). Second time it was reported as muffler 
Aug 2014

48100 mi

US $1956
replaced ignition coil- 1 coil one spark plug #6 vanos solenoid faults intake and exhaust VVT Motor connector fault, VVT Motor connector and gasket replaced warning light for washer fluid- 2nd visit. Repair did not hold. 
Sep 2014

49000 mi
Washer warning light came on again within a week of last repair visit. It was reported last time that a wash pump and strainer with top-off of fluid had been done. Problem light magically disappeared after car was left in the shop overnight 
Dec 2015

56000 mi
Windshield washer well repair... had brought it to the dealer more than a year and a half ago- never repaired properly. Still having a problem. 
Mar 2016

58000 mi
Windshield washer reservoir repaired. 
Aug 2018

69000 mi

US $350
Oll filter housing gasket and serpentine belt tensioner 
Sep 2018

69000 mi

US $740
On the day we delivered it to the buyer a rather big part broke: the transfer case motor needed replacement at a cost of $470 for the part and 270 for labor in September of 2018 ($740)- we paid for the repair!  
BMW X3 in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
Nov 2011

42780 mi
Replacement of steering wheel cover for peeling finish, covered under warranty. 
Dec 2011

44020 mi

C $350
Flapper valve rattling 
BMW X3 in Delaware, United States
May 2011 - Jan 2018
Jun 2011

29000 mi
Car had rough, jumpy acceleration. 
Jul 2015

62300 mi

US $750
Car needed a tune up. New plugs, wires, etc. 
BMW X3 in Illinois, United States
Jul 2010 - Oct 2018
Sep 2010

46400 mi

US $46
Humming noise from the rear of the car while driving. Final Drive problem... Also rear heated seats would not turn on, fixed but not under warranty, some wires were unplugged!? Replaced final drive because of humming/noise in the rear of the vehicle when driving 30-40 mph or decelerating/coasting. Also rear heated sets would not turn on, fixed but not under warranty, some wires were unplugged!? 
Oct 2010

47300 mi
thermostat and VANOS "intake solenoid" replaced. Also trim was peeling around the steering wheel. 
Nov 2010

49000 mi
Butterfly valve was making rattling noise so dealer replaced the whole muffler. Sunroof rattle with sunroof closed 
Mar 2013

70000 mi

US $350
Coil Died, car was misfiring 
Dec 2013

82000 mi

US $900
Cracked valve cover on the back side of the engine so no way to tell before taking it off. Also had mechanic replaced Plugs and coolant flushed while at it. 
Nov 2014

93600 mi

US $100
Transfer case harness wiring was damaged somehow and 4x4 light was on dash. My mechanic was able to splice and repair it without having to replace the whole car wiring. Car was in RWD mode wit no traction or stability control 
May 2015

95000 mi

US $2000
Transfer Case died 
Nov 2015

99600 mi

US $400
front end suspension components 
Feb 2017

109000 mi

US $1200
Oil pan leaking, replaced oil pan gasket, it requires full removal of front suspension and driveshaft goes through oil pan. 
BMW X3 in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2009 - Sep 2012
Oct 2009

48000 mi
Harsh and abrupt shifting of automatic transmission. Computer module changed. Techs had repeated trouble with computer crashing. Solved sucessfully. Improved smoother shifting. 
BMW X3 in Colorado, United States
Sep 2009 - Jul 2010
Nov 2009

39000 mi
Steering wheel trim pieces and shift knob flaking. Parts ordered.  Ordered parts replaced.  Radio goes out on AM and FM, comes back on automatically. New radio ordered under factory warranty.  
Dec 2009

40000 mi
Transmission reflash needed, now shifts smooth. 
BMW X3 in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

20000 mi
water leak into car from faulty seal in rear passager door 
BMW X3 in Florida, United States
Jan 2010 - Nov 2010
Aug 2010

33000 mi
The coolant light was on Steering wheel was peeling 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Jul 2010
Mar 2010

30000 mi
some minor valve lifter noise fixed 
Jul 2010

30000 mi
Valve lifter noise 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Oct 2010
Sep 2010

39000 mi
Found transmission leaking; resealed. 
BMW X3 in Texas, United States
Apr 2010 - Mar 2015
Jun 2010

26000 mi

US $50
Vehicle was slightly vibrating during deceleration at or around 20 miles per hour. Seemed to be transmission related. 
Sep 2010

28000 mi
Replaced transmission made the vehicle vibrate when slowing down. Owner realized that this slight vibration is simply native to type of vehicle. 
Apr 2011

35000 mi

US $50
Dealer replaced left rear tail light bulb. 
Mar 2015

94000 mi

US $45
Diagnosis was the engine had broken rods. Major expense to fix. Decided not to fix. Sold the vehicle as is shortly thereafter. 
BMW X3 in Georgia, United States
Jul 2011 - Dec 2014
Feb 2013

44600 mi

US $300
transmission warning light 
Sep 2013

47000 mi
O2 sensor 
BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2010 - Aug 2011
Sep 2010

34000 mi
headlight washers broken transmission pan leaking 
Oct 2010

34800 mi
engine oil solenoid 
Feb 2011

39000 mi
valve cover leaking oil all over motor not a little oil but alot of oil 
BMW X3 in Colorado, United States
Jul 2010 - Oct 2017
Sep 2013

69000 mi

US $1000
Replaced tires to pass inspection 
Jul 2014

80000 mi

US $2000
valve cover gasket failed. oil leaking and dripping on driveway. During visit to check oil leak, deal found 1 rear spring broken and the other had crack developing. Replaced both springs. 
Jan 2015

58000 mi

US $1200
Oil pan developed leak. Scheduled return visit to replace. 
Apr 2015

88200 mi

US $1500
Oil pan/gasket leak repair 
Apr 2016

92200 mi
Car in shop now found leaking oil/fluid in left front wheel well and covering LF strut. Waiting for dealer response on what needs repair. Initial guess was CV boot. 
May 2016

92900 mi

US $1800
Left front strut was leaking fluid - strut replaced. Also needed to replace Right front strut. Leaking fluid damaged rubber brake lines, had to replace rubber brake lines on both left & right front wheels. 
Jul 2016

93700 mi

US $800
Steering very difficult, battery light on. Dealer found bolt mounting alternator drive belt broke and idler wheel failed and broke belt powering alternator & power steering pump. Belt replaced, idler wheel & bolt replaced. 
Sep 2016

95000 mi

US $1300
All-wheel drive transfer case - small electric motor controlling power distribution failed. Required replacement. 
Nov 2016

97300 mi

US $1200
Engine running rough. Needs new ignition coils. Took two trips and multiple days to diagnose, order parts, and perform work. And during test drive dealer damaged transmission 
Dec 2016

97000 mi

US $1800
Reverse gear actuator broken Part broken when mechanic had car for testing 
Sep 2017

109000 mi

US $400
Starter motor failed - replaced 
BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2016
Mar 2012

71000 mi

US $450
came in because my sunroof was leaking, it was just clogged.  they found a broken vacuum hose so I repaired that at the same time leaking gasket. replacement faulty from beginning, smelled burning oil. 
Jul 2012

73800 mi
gasket installed in march was faulty and had to be replaced 
Nov 2012

80900 mi

US $650
I don't remember what it was called, just know the car felt more stable. I think it had to do with the joint that connects the wheels to the car. 
Apr 2014

103300 mi

US $1666
replace water pump replace battery replace break light bulb replace belt tensioner and belt oil filter housing gasket 
Nov 2014

109000 mi

US $687
Starter 
BMW X3 in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2015
Aug 2013

77400 mi

US $1000
fluid leak from shock and then replaced with new one 
Aug 2014

87400 mi

US $100
back up light and replaced bulb 
Feb 2015

91900 mi

US $380
coil misfire and spark plug replacement 
BMW X3 in Colorado, United States
Nov 2014 - Jul 2018
Dec 2016

116000 mi

US $2000
Rebuilt shocks and struts. Car was going out of alignment. 
BMW X3 in Florida, United States
Jul 2007 - Mar 2013
May 2007

2856 mi
Adaptive transmission software updated to provide smoother shifting. 
Oct 2007

6892 mi
Rear differential assembly replaced to eliminate noise when decelerating from 40 mph. 
Aug 2008

15462 mi
Replaced malfunctioning front passenger seat occupancy sensor which was causing 'airbag will not deploy' message indicator to be on when seat was properly occupied. Note: There is an announced recall for this problem on pre-2007 models. 
Nov 2010

37000 mi
Camshaft position sensors replaced. Passenger side rear window mechanism noisy. Parts replaced. 
Dec 2011

45000 mi

US $140
One OEM headlight bulb failed. Replaced both bulbs with upgraded higher output ones. 
Oct 2012

48000 mi

US $1100
Starter motor stopped working. Replaced with a remanufactured one 
BMW X3 in Michigan, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2016
May 2015

117600 mi

US $190
No start condition, Removed old starter. Replaced with new Starter and new Aluminum bolts. 
Aug 2016

128300 mi

US $480
Front struts replaced 
BMW X3 in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2014 - Mar 2020
Sep 2014

61000 mi

US $400
leaky valve cover 
Nov 2014

62400 mi

US $700
Replace sun roof gasket. 
Feb 2015

65000 mi

US $1100
replace starter 
May 2015

68000 mi

US $1000
Broken head bolt, replace oil filter housing seal A/C failed 
Dec 2015

72000 mi

US $700
Replaced ignition coils (6) 
Oct 2017

83000 mi

US $4000
Replace transfer case 
Jan 2018

86000 mi

US $200
Replace washer fluid tank Replace coolant expansion tank 
BMW X3 in Arizona, United States
Mar 2014 - Sep 2016
Apr 2014

96300 mi

US $400
Aftermarket battery installed by previous owner was incorrect for application, weak and never registered in the car's computer for proper voltage regulation. 
Aug 2016

112000 mi

US $500
Radiator catch tank and associated plumbing cracked. 
BMW X3 in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2014 - Mar 2017
Jul 2015

80500 mi

US $6500
Transfer case 
Dec 2015

85000 mi

US $400
A few lights were on in the dashboard. The mechanics couldn't figure out what was wrong. So it wasn't fixed. 
Mar 2017

95000 mi
Problem causing warning lights never fixed. 
BMW X3 in Maryland, United States
Aug 2015 - Jul 2018
Sep 2015

47000 mi

US $750
Power mirror inop. 
Oct 2015

47200 mi

US $1120
Water pump broke  Coolant sensor broke 
Dec 2015

48000 mi

US $500
Drivers side door handle broke 
Jun 2017

62000 mi

US $500
Oil temp and life gauge malfunctioning. 
BMW X3 in Florida, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

105000 mi

US $400
Intake DISA Gasket, Throttle body Gasket, Intake Manifold Gasket(s) replaced 
Jan 2018

105000 mi

US $400
Valve Cover replaced. 
Apr 2021

123000 mi

US $450
Evaporator replacement, removed entire dash. 
BMW X3 in Georgia, United States
Aug 2016 - Mar 2018
Oct 2017

150000 mi
Oil change 
Feb 2018

162000 mi
Recall item [airbag] 
BMW X3 in California, United States
- Jan 2009
Jan 2009

35000 mi
Oil, Rear End Gear Replaced, Computer Replaced 
BMW X3 in Michigan, United States
Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
Feb 2016

98000 mi

US $1636
Oil was leaking out of the top near the oil filter and valve cover gaskets. I had the valve cover gaskets and a oil heater valve replaced. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
Mar 2014

42000 mi

US $2500
The ABS and 4x4 lights came on. Backing up and steering was sluggish. The issue is the transfer case actuator. The ABS and 4x4 lights came on. Backing up and steering was sluggish. The issue is the transfer case actuator. 
BMW X3 in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2013 - Jan 2015
Jan 2014

85100 mi
Coolant fill tank replaced - was cracked, leaking 
Dec 2014

90000 mi

US $90
Ignition coil died. Replaced one coil. 
Jan 2015

72000 mi
Replaced transfer case 
BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

60000 mi

US $200
Valve lifters were noisy, making "clicking" sound. Common problem covered under warranty. Valve lifters replaced, valve cover gasket replaced. Vapor barrier in rear door failed and rain was leaking into the rear footwell instead of draining outside. Not covered under extended warranty, BMW doesnt believe keeping water outside to be a major function of the car. 
BMW X3 in Maryland, United States
Oct 2011 - Oct 2015
Aug 2012

7200 mi

US $50
Hid headlight failure. Repaired under CPO HID headlight failure 
Aug 2013

84000 mi

US $50
AWD transfer motor (?) on the transmission was failing, causing the X3 to be undrive-able Intermittent problem. The system failed twice and we took it in. 
Apr 2014

93500 mi

US $1100
Replaced strut mounts replaced bushings replaced seized tie rod end 
Aug 2014

96300 mi

US $1000
Cracked rear springs needed to be replaced Cracked radiator expansion tank and seized cooling fan 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Jun 2011 - Dec 2016
Jan 2013

67300 mi

US $1700
Replace valve cover and oil filter assembly 
Aug 2014

72000 mi

US $460
thermostat failure 
BMW X3 in Illinois, United States
Aug 2011 - Mar 2012
Sep 2011

37000 mi
Head was replaced. 
BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2012 - Jan 2022
Mar 2013

57000 mi

US $118
The original BMW Battery needed to be replaced. 
Oct 2015

62200 mi

US $485
Needed full service for 60,000 but starter motor was shot- replaced starter 
Feb 2016

63000 mi

US $850
Ignition switch - car would not turnover in cold weather - no power to starter - traced to ignition switch 
Jun 2017

70000 mi

US $225
Trans cooling thermostat failed causing coolant expansion tank to rupture - replaced hoses, trans cooling thermostat and coolant tank - new antifreeze 
BMW X3 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2012 - Oct 2018
Dec 2012

100000 mi
starter replaced 
Jun 2015

150000 mi

US $900
Valve cover needed to be replaced due to the integrated CCV diaphragm going bad. 
Jun 2016

168000 mi

US $400
Vanos Solenoids Replaced 
Oct 2016

174800 mi

US $25
Oil cooler leaked oil. Easy fix. 
Oct 2017

195000 mi

US $300
Rear spring replacement. 
BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2013 - May 2014
Nov 2013

70000 mi

US $1300
Coolant pump failed. Replaced coolant pump and thermostat. 
BMW X3 in Virginia, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013

63000 mi

US $1600
After replacing expansion tank (went into limp mode, had to be flatbedded $588), car overheated again; replace cooling fan and thermostat 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2013

68000 mi

US $50
Expansion tank leaking and thermostat replaced at the same time 
Dec 2014

89000 mi

US $400
car was running very sluggishly intermittently (shudder jerking)...SES light on and off at times...changed coil, plug as i recall cracked valve cover...slight seepage. will have it repaired on next trip...estimate given $1000 
Apr 2015

92000 mi

US $1315
valve cover cracked and valve cover leak expansion tank leaking 
Jun 2015

92000 mi

US $400
Control arms as I recall leaking ---went in for wheel alignment and they said they needed to be changes 
Jul 2017

126000 mi

US $4200
Ew transmission rebuilt one 
Dec 2018

173000 mi
glove box 
BMW X3 in Maine, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2013
Sep 2011

58000 mi
Noise from rear after shutting engine off 
Oct 2013

108000 mi

US $120
Stablizer bar fell off 
BMW X3 in Colorado, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2011

60000 mi

US $350
Tie rod worn and needed to be replaced 

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2007 BMW X3 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

BMW X3 in California, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2022
May 2010

34000 mi
Valve lifters repaired/replaced based on BMW service bulletin 
Apr 2011

41000 mi
Slight noise coming from rear drive area. Dealer lubed and replaced seal where driveshaft meets differential. 
May 2011

42300 mi
Grinding noise in the driver power seat mechanism. Dealer replaced entire seat track assembly. In a previous visit, dealer lubed the seat tracks, but noise recurred, hence the replacement. Engine cylinder head was replaced under warranty to eliminate valve ticking noise. Valve lifters had been replaced a year earlier for the same problem, but the problem came back. Picked up car with replacement seat mechanism, but the power seat no longer went up and down. Dealer replaced the seat switch under warranty. Presumably the connection was damaged in the previous repair. 
Jun 2011

44000 mi

US $50
Engine oil sensor was showing overfill condition even though there was no overfill. Dealer replaced the sensor under CPO warranty. 
Oct 2012

65000 mi

US $50
Noisy heater fan. Replaced under CPO warranty. 
May 2013

77000 mi
Replaced valve cover gasket due to very slight leak. No charge repair under Calif 7yr/70K emissions warranty. 
Dec 2013

86000 mi

US $25
Rattle from tailpipe valve. Shop reattached vacuum line to tailpipe valve. Part fell off door for fuel fill. Shop rearranged. 
Jun 2014

99000 mi

US $1100
Replace thermostat, old thermostat threw codes 
May 2015

115900 mi

US $250
Replaced front and rear window washer pumps which had failed 
Sep 2015

123000 mi

US $525
Replace front control arm bushings Replace clutch master & slave cylinders 
Dec 2015

131000 mi

US $500
replaced oil filter housing 
Mar 2016

136000 mi

US $49
Dash warning light and fault codes for burnt out or loose bulbs, took more than 10 minutes to trace. Second time in shop for this fault code, still not resolved. 
Apr 2016

137700 mi

US $1800
Remove and replace cracked valve cover Loud muffler noise. Deactivate muffler flap (rather than replace muffler). Diagnose periodic dash warning light. Replaced inner taillight assembly and socket 
Jun 2016

146000 mi

US $40
Fuel door wouldn't lock. Mechanic reinstalled sleeve for fuel filler flap lock rod 
Jul 2016

146800 mi

US $640
X drive transfer case showed codes. Repaired by replacing transfer case actuator drive gear 
Oct 2016

152500 mi
Replace crankshaft position sensor. Dashboard warning lights came on, mechanic read codes. 
Feb 2017

160244 mi

US $1352
Replace left "angel eyes" light replace drive belt and tensioner pulley remove and install oil filter housing. this was previously done 12/2015 at 130K miles. started leaking, repair shop redid at no charge under their warranty for parts and labor. 
Apr 2017

165000 mi
Replace rear brakes and rotors Brake fluid flush Replace three cooling hoses 
Jul 2017

170300 mi

US $225
Boot for parking brake tore, so I replaced it. Brake worked fine before and after, so just a trim item. 
Dec 2017

180000 mi
Align headlight beams 
Feb 2018

184000 mi

US $1400
replace transfer case actuator 
Apr 2018

186000 mi

US $1200
Replace fuse for electrical system for phone charger (via cigarette lighter) adjust headlghts 
Jun 2018

192000 mi

US $700
Replace leaking heater hose and proactive replacement of heater valve wheel alignment 
BMW X3 in New Hampshire, United States
Jul 2009 - Feb 2016
Sep 2010

39000 mi
Electronic Oil Sensor reading "over-filled" one week after basic service maintenance done. Returned car to dealer, they check and reset sensor. Found oil mess in engine compartment. Sensor issue and mess now resolved. 
Jan 2011

42000 mi
Oil Sensor switch reading "over-filled" after routine oil change. Software reset corrected problem. 
Mar 2013

59000 mi

US $222
Drivers side Headlight washer leaking and needed to be replaced. 
BMW X3 in Texas, United States
Jul 2012 - Oct 2012
Aug 2012

48500 mi

US $239
Steering wheel trim peeling, known issue. Replaced trim. Windshield washer pump leaking. Car has two pumps side by side, replaced both pumps at the same time. 
BMW X3 in Texas, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
Nov 2012

64000 mi

US $1100
Transfer Case replaced due to binding at slow speed tight turns. Initially replaced rear differential to solve problem. 
BMW X3 in Georgia, United States
- Sep 2008
Sep 2008

6500 mi
Replace Sunroof Cassette 
BMW X3 in Alabama, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2017
Nov 2016

104000 mi

US $50
Valve cover leaking oil on exhaust. Replaced seal. 
Jun 2017

106000 mi

US $860
starter replacement (parts $390, $285 labor, + $65 towing; total $772). Valve cover leaking oil again - after replacement in Nov 2016. Used Import Auto (Hwy. 231N, Montgomery, AL) to perform t/shoot after starter replacement. Mechanic found that the valve cover was 'cracked'. Ordered a new one from NJ. Cover received and installed 22 Jun, 2017; (parts $540, labor $275, total $860). 

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2007 BMW X3 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD

BMW X3 in Ireland
Jun 2012 - Jun 2017
Aug 2014

119040 mi

€1200
Replace turbo 

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2007 BMW X3 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

BMW X3 in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2010 - Nov 2012
Jan 2011

42780 mi
Rear diff making noise when slowing down at around 40 kph. Replaced diff. This is the second replacement diff for the same reason. Diff is OK for 1000 km city drive w/0 problem than 200 km uninterrupted trip seems to trigger that noise. 
Sep 2011

50220 mi

C $82000
Change two front shock absorbers Front shocks succesfully changed 
May 2012

60740 mi

C $210
Replace broken coil spring 
Nov 2012

65720 mi
Change tie rod bushing 

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2006 BMW X3

Engine not specified

BMW X3 in New Mexico, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

80000 mi

US $50
headlights blinking off and on. 

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2006 BMW X3 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

BMW X3 in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2009 - Jan 2013
Sep 2012

83000 mi
Passenger weight matt for airbag system failed 
BMW X3 in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2013 - Dec 2017
May 2013

58800 mi

US $2000
No XM radio, part cost $800. Leak in window washer tank. 
Jun 2014

71000 mi

US $405
A/c recharge 
Aug 2014

73000 mi
A/C was recharged again, suspect bad evaporator. 
Oct 2015

88000 mi
Srs and traction control, four wheel drive malfunction. Replaced actuator gear. Sunroof leak 
Oct 2016

94200 mi

US $2000
Replaced A/C evaporator 
BMW X3 in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2013 - Mar 2015
Dec 2013

152000 mi

US $500
Replaced the radiator, hoses, thermostat and water pump. 
Jan 2014

US $200
Replaced rear shocks which were original and worn. 
BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
Apr 2017

118000 mi

US $480
Service engine soon light came on. Computer diagnostic code indicated air fuel mixture was lean. Replaced O2 sensor. 
Sep 2017

125000 mi

US $4100
Replace transfer case 

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2006 BMW X3 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Arkansas, United States
Sep 2010 - Jul 2013
Nov 2010

72000 mi

US $1200
Scheduled to have trans case replaced this month ($1100.00).  "Check Engine Soon" light came on so I had a diagnostic-check performed ($157.00). DISA valve is cracked and leaking air-needs to be replaced ($250.00 plus $262.00 labor). 
Jul 2013

128000 mi
Struts 
BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2015 - Mar 2017
Sep 2016

132000 mi

US $150
Car has developed leaks in oil and coolant 
BMW X3 in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2011 - Dec 2014
Sep 2011

62000 mi
coolant level low for no clear reason; dealer refilled. 
Feb 2014

130000 mi

US $127
Front windshield washer pump failed and replaced. Coolant level keeps falling low. Coolant expansion tank replaced. Still dropping. 
Jun 2014

135000 mi

US $1500
Replaced both front struts due to leak 
Aug 2014

136000 mi

US $80
Battery dead. Replaced. Coolant level kept falling despite refilling. AC Evaporator found to be leaky. Too expensive ($2K-$3K) to replace. 
Dec 2014

137000 mi
Coolant leak never fixed. AC evaporator leak never fixed. 
BMW X3 in New York, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2012
Jan 2010

32000 mi
Replaced cracked coolant overflow reservoir. Bluetooth failed, dealer replaced module. Told me it failed because my son's phone was not 100% compatible with the system which caused it to lock up and fail after time. Also caused battery to die. Replace cracked Coolant overflow reservoir, replace bluetooh module 
Apr 2010

34000 mi

US $100
After a few months the bluetooth failed again because dealer did not update software. They replaced the module again and updated software at their expense. $730. replace another bluetooth module, update software to accomodate newer phones 
Mar 2012

49000 mi

US $100
Replaced torn throttle boot cover 
BMW X3 in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2010 - Apr 2012
Sep 2011

43000 mi

US $60
Window drive cog snapped. Second one at 43k on the ODO. Common problem with BMWs 
Apr 2012

50000 mi

US $250
Right Front Strut was leaking; thus replaced. 
BMW X3 in Alabama, United States
Jun 2009 - Feb 2012
Nov 2010

68580 mi

US $50
Vents on the passenger side were blowing air that was noticeably warmer than that from the driver's side. The AC evaporator was replaced. Repair was covered by CPO warranty. Vents on the passenger side were blowing air that was noticeably warmer than that from the driver's side. The AC evaporator was replaced. Repair was covered by CPO warranty. 
Nov 2011

80500 mi

US $380
Had problems with hot starts. Dealer identified as bad fuel pump. During repair, dealer found that fuel check valve/filter was also bad. Fuel pump was covered under warranty ($50 deductible), valve/filter cost $330 P&L. 
Jan 2012

83000 mi

US $858
Crankcase ventilation valve went out. Dealer replaced valve and attached hoses. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2010

37000 mi
soft brake pedal, replaced master cylinder 
Jan 2012

43200 mi

US $200
spongy brake pedal,brake fluid replaced 
Mar 2013

52000 mi

US $800
Oxygen sensor replacement 
Jan 2015

60000 mi

US $100
Soft pedal, goes to floor when stopped with very little effort. Bleed brakes helped for a little while. 
BMW X3 in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009

39000 mi
harsh shifting in standard automatic mode - especially from 3rd to fourth gear - not present in steptronic mode. 
Apr 2010

41000 mi
bad O2 sensor 
BMW X3 in Ohio, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2013
Mar 2010

56000 mi
wind and water leak from sunroof - rear passenger area faulty fuel injector causing hesitation at wide open throttle. One replaced 
Apr 2011

75800 mi

US $50
DISA valve failed, causing lean condition report from both O2 sensors but a normal condition from the MAF, so it threw two faults - P0170 and P0171 Drivers heated seat only working on back, not seat. Part would have cost $650 if not under warranty!! Included the leather seat because the heater is bonded to the leather. Dumb. Tire pressure Monitor System (TPMS) kept going off. Dealer noticed a non standard valve cap, which is a no-no I guess due to electrical conductance being different than the stock caps. Cost 1.37. Might have fixed it - at least so far. 
BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2011 - Dec 2013
Mar 2013

65000 mi

US $800
Two Broken Coil springs - rear 
Sep 2013

73000 mi

US $1700
Mis-diagnosed new battery...screwed up a lot of other problems 
Dec 2013

73000 mi
Seal Oil Leak 
BMW X3 in Wyoming, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Nov 2010

32000 mi

US $800
replaced headlight housings,they would diffuse the light so at night you could not see well,like old lead glass windows in an old home...own my own shop, added $250 for labor. 
Feb 2011

33000 mi

US $20
Check engine light came on, verified fuel trims, off a little - added injector cleaner and told the wife to stop putting around in her car, to drive it like she stole it. It has been very cold this year and she drives 2 miles to work and back. 
May 2011

35400 mi

US $50
trip 2 yellowstone,halfway,cel,evap code,finished trip,major snowstorm,lots of fun,car great,chked out,small tear intake boot to air cleaner,replaced,all good,i am a ase master,20+ yrs,easy repair for me-not for normal folks, still love x3 
Dec 2012

45000 mi

US $700
4x4 function problems..had to replace shift motor. 
Jan 2013

34300 mi

US $650
when the weather got cold dme ram failed.. all kinds of service bulletin's. requested assistance from BMW. They paid half the list price of the DME ($692). 
May 2014

54000 mi

US $150
replaced body to door seals, worn flat, more maint and wear, 
Apr 2015

59300 mi

US $200
oil filter housing gasket and line, 
Mar 2018

73000 mi

US $1400
driveline carrier bearing started making noise at minus 2 and running 80+ on interstate, thought it was possible tcase issue, pulled tcase and replaced bearings, chain etc..normal at somepoint in all x3 lives, viewed it as a future maint item, tcase had some minimal wear replaced bearings replaced driveshaft carrier bearing felt it was most of the noise issue. drove out vehicle nxt week on a 5-600 mile run 2-3 mountain passes and still the...suv to have with snow tires in bad weather. 
BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2015 - Sep 2018
Nov 2016

133920 mi

C $700
troubleshoot and clean condenser 
BMW X3 in Kansas, United States
Apr 2013 - Sep 2015
Feb 2014

97300 mi

US $1800
Bad radiator. Replaced water pump at same time, even though the pump was still working. Most economical way to protect for future failure. 
Mar 2014

98000 mi

US $250
Battery 
Jul 2014

99000 mi

US $2395
AC dryer in dash AC dryer in dash 
BMW X3 in California, United States
- Jan 2008
Jan 2008

20000 mi

US $10
Passenger airbag sensor replacement, covered under warranty. 
BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2015 - Jul 2018
Jul 2017

138000 mi

US $350
Left front strut leaked out. Both front struts were replaced along with strut mounts 
Mar 2018

145700 mi

US $45
When opened, hood would barely stay up in colder weather. Replaced weak hood lift supports (gas springs). 
Apr 2018

146847 mi

US $260
Left rear shock broke in two pieces, replaced both rear shocks and mounts. 
May 2018

147115 mi

US $20
Windshield washer pump cracked and drained fluid. Pump was replaced. 
Jul 2018

150358 mi

US $298
Tires were wearing unevenly, control arm bushings were worn. Control arms and ball joints were replaced. 
BMW X3 in Missouri, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2016
Mar 2012

102000 mi
Passenger side air bag light would come on intermittently. After talking to the service manager, it was determined to be in a particular campaign recall. Sensor harness or switch was replaced (since it cracks?) at no charge. 
Nov 2012

114000 mi

US $500
There is a well documented issue with the Transfer Case Actuator. Basically the gear starts to wear out and at low gear the transmissions seems to make a dull 'thunk'. See Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B01 07 03 dated April 2 
Mar 2013

119000 mi

US $500
Rear coils were cracked, replacement was recommended. Its a known issue with the 3 series, unfortunately BMW does not cover it. 
Jul 2014

148000 mi

US $350
Replace pulley. 
BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2015 - Jul 2016
Mar 2015

96100 mi

C $1700
We were hearing weird rubbing noises. Thought it was wheel bearings. Turned out to be the driveshaft. Replaced it. 
May 2015

98000 mi

C $500
Small leak in A/C. Fixed was required before recharge allowed. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
May 2013 - Dec 2014
Jun 2013

78000 mi

US $600
Left Front Shock blew line needed to be replaced 
Dec 2013

82000 mi

US $950
The coolant system has been a problem for over a year. I originally had the thermostat replaced, then the reservoir burst. The reservoir and hoses were replced but the thernostat seemed to be fine do it wasnt replaced again... 
Mar 2014

83000 mi
then the thermostat failed. 
BMW X3 in New York, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

US $460
AC and drive belt replaced to pass inspection 
BMW X3 in Michigan, United States
Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

71000 mi
Bought X3 Nov 11 with CPO active with an end date of May 12. It doesnt get hot in michigan until June. We noticed right away with temps above 86 that the AC didnt work well. Cold air would only come from the drivers side vents. Needs charge 
BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2011 - Sep 2016
Sep 2013

55800 mi

C $1300
Broken driver seat warmer 
Mar 2016

65100 mi

C $90
Intake boot had a crack. Changed the intake boot. 
Aug 2016

65920 mi

C $250
Replaced the thermostat 
BMW X3 in Ohio, United States
Sep 2015 - Apr 2017
Aug 2016

124300 mi

US $2500
Exhaust issues 
Apr 2017

134000 mi

US $250
Leak in windshield washer pump 
BMW X3 in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

80000 mi

US $1500
I had an oil leak. My oil pan was damaged. That had to be replaced. 
BMW X3 in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2012 - Nov 2014
Jan 2013 SES light came on. Lean Code was reported. Smoke Test performed to check for leaks. None found. Cleaned Mass Air Flow sensor. Light went out, readings normal. However - it is back on again after 300 miles. Back to the shop it goes! 
Nov 2014

150000 mi

US $618
Transmission was completely replaced. Warranty paid for all but $300 Drive shaft was cracked during the transmission repair. Repair shop at fault, but couldn't prove it. So paid cost (no labor) for a used drive shaft. Transfer Case and Engine had multiple oil leaks. Losing a quart of oil a day. Warranty refused to pay, even though I had a Powertrain Warranty. 
BMW X3 in Kentucky, United States
Oct 2012 - May 2014
Dec 2012

63000 mi

US $750
Vacuum leak caused the need to replace the idle control valve 
Nov 2013

86000 mi
Belt tensioner replaced along with primary belt Intermittent airbag light. Primary air bag sensor mat in passenger seat replaced under a BMW recall in effect for 10 years/unlimited miles. 
Feb 2014

88600 mi

US $1200
All cooling system parts replaced including radiator, fluids, overflow container, thermostat...basically everything but the belt and tensioner 
May 2014

90000 mi
A/C needed to be charged. Dealer said that boots are leaking, need to be replaced before metal on metal becomes a major issue. 

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2006 BMW X3 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2014 - Mar 2017
Dec 2014

93620 mi

C $50
coolant leak from lower rad hose. replaced o-ring on lower rad hose (viton 38x4mm) and temp sensor (viton (8x3mm) 
Jan 2015 Error message on fuel system. Reset & problem did not reappear. 
BMW X3 in Panama
Sep 2010 - Dec 2011
Oct 2010

27900 mi
Fuel pump failed unexpectedly; the car had to be towed. The dealer replaced the fuel pump that was not on stock and had to be flown from Germany. One week after being retrieved from the shop (fuel pump problem) the airbag light came on permanently. Took to dealer who diagnosed it to be a failure of the driver's airbag. Part not on stock so it was ordered. 

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2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2016 - Jul 2018
Dec 2016

109120 mi

C $911
Leaky fuel injector which caused warm start issues, i.e., starting car half hour to three hours after driving it. Side view mirror motor; mirror would move erratically Rear hatch would not open without key fob, rear assembly with trunk release needed to be replaced Rear passenger Window regulator is faulty and window does not work properly all the time Valve cover gasket. Was replaced under extended warranty three months prior and dealer noticed it was leaking again so replaced it. Covered under dealership warranty. 
Apr 2017

112220 mi

C $872
Passenger front wheel bearing was replaced. Had been making wuh-wuh-wuh noise on left turns and curves. Noisy driving straight on highway too. One rear spring replaced. Mechanic had used spring on hand so didn't need to replace both. Spring was cracked, common problem with X3's. 
Mar 2018

125860 mi

C $400
Replaced coolant tank - preventative maintenance as they're known to crack. Car was in for rear brakes, belts and fluid changes too. Car wouldn't start, could only push start it. Replaced starter, works fine. 
BMW X3 in Virginia, United States
Apr 2011 - Jan 2012
May 2011

92000 mi

US $1000
Tie rod bushings were cracked and worn causing knocking noises and were replaced 
Aug 2011

98000 mi

US $1100
Failed safety inspection. Bad thrust rod bushings - not covered under CPO warranty. Rear spring coils covered under CPO. 
BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2011 - May 2011
May 2011

55800 mi

C $2500
Sunroof stuck open, replaced track system 

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2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Jun 2013

124000 mi

US $1300
Brake, ABS, and 4X4 lights all come on. Part replacement was required 
BMW X3 in Utah, United States
Jul 2010 - Mar 2013
Sep 2010

59000 mi

US $220
Replace wiper motors - both front and rear. 
Nov 2010

66000 mi

US $2500
Replaced transfer case and actuator. 
Sep 2012

89000 mi

US $120
Windshield wipers got out of alignment and they crossed and would then not work. Shop replaced blades and aligned wipers. They work fine now. 
BMW X3 in Illinois, United States
Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

113000 mi

US $486
The battery is bad.it will not hold a charge when the weather is extremely cold. The dealer replaced the spark plugs now the car is still not holding a charge plus the 4 wheel drive light will not go out. 
BMW X3 in Germany
Oct 2012 - Aug 2020
Apr 2014

118080 mi

€1200
Rear drive shaft had to be replace 
Jan 2018

194060 mi

€2000
New radiator, engine gasket, all hose and fluid 
BMW X3 in Washington, United States
Mar 2012 - Dec 2015
May 2012

110000 mi
Moonroof didn't slide. Replaced the cassette. 
Dec 2012

114000 mi

US $325
Replaced transfer case (had warranty) Thermostat failed 
Mar 2013

116000 mi

US $380
headlamp and turn signal module out - replaced + battery draining issues + a gasket replaced 
May 2013

116000 mi

US $1500
Another valve gasket replaced, spilling oil into the spark plugs case - car running rough and spewing black smoke; fix the leak. Battery draining constantly - traced to the moonroof module; replace the module and reprogram 
Jun 2015

132000 mi

US $100
Windshield washer motor replacement 
BMW X3 in Florida, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013

69600 mi

US $500
valve cover gasket, PCV valve 
BMW X3 in Mississippi, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2013
Jul 2010

81000 mi

US $78
Rear passenger side window produced a "snap" sound and window stop working. Window regulator was good, "driving dog" replaced. 
Sep 2012

120000 mi

US $484
Starter failed and was replaced 
Dec 2012

125000 mi

US $40
Driving dog for left-rear window replaced. 
May 2013

131000 mi

US $535
DSC (4X4) light came on, XDrive and stability control got disabled, took it to read the codes, it said no signal from the yaw sensor. Ordered a new sensor from the dealer, replaced my self and took it to local shop to clear codes 
Oct 2013

136500 mi

US $1310
Started doing a humming noise and some drivetrain vibration at 35-40 mph, and then at highway speeds. Rear drive-shaft was starting to fail and was replaced along with the guibo. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Mar 2009 - Jan 2014
Dec 2009

31000 mi

US $50
Replaced passenger side exterior rear view mirror motor under BMW CPO warranty. 
BMW X3 in Utah, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
Feb 2011

US $400
Valve cover gasket blew out. found water in the oil. replaced the crank case vent valve, the intake boot, the VANOS high pressure oil supply line and valve cover gasket. changed the oil also 
BMW X3 in Utah, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015

93000 mi

US $600
steering wheel audio control module failed 
Dec 2016

117000 mi

US $2600
Oil pan leak repaired by replacing gasket, etc. 
Mar 2018

131000 mi

US $1100
vacuum leak, vehicle running lean, required repair minor oil leak at the filter housing 
BMW X3 in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2015 - Sep 2016
Nov 2015

101000 mi

US $600
Cables to hood latch failed. Could not open hood. Repair previously tried...cleaned, tightened cables. Hood cables repaired. 
Dec 2015

102000 mi

US $1036
Car failed to start, dealer ordered a starter, because the battery showed charged. Then discovered starter was not the problem. Battery had a bad internal wire...replaced battery. 223.79 parts, 155 labor intake boot torn. removed disa adjustment unit and intake muffler.rr intake boot. reassembled vehicle and cleared fault memory. labor 620, parts 37.40 
Sep 2016

105000 mi
Oil leak 
BMW X3 in Missouri, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
Jan 2015

110700 mi
Battery Drained in two weeks. Firestone was unable to diagnose the problem and suggested I visit the BMW dealer. 
Jul 2016

108700 mi

US $400
Expansion tank 
Dec 2016

115000 mi

US $400
Air intake boot 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2017
Mar 2017

89000 mi
Valve cover gasket leaking. 

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2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2011 - Dec 2016
Dec 2011

61380 mi

C $850
Replaced left front wheel bearing and hub. 
Nov 2016

109400 mi

C $870
coolant level sensor 
BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2011 - Dec 2017
Feb 2013

78360 mi

C $700
Malfunctioning crankshaft sensor, the car doesn't start in cold weather 
Nov 2014

102280 mi

C $600
Front drive shaft replaced 
Feb 2015

104160 mi

C $300
Coolant temperature sensor replaced 
Jun 2016

113460 mi
had to change a rusted brake fluid valve 
Nov 2016

115620 mi

C $300
Replaced a cylinder head gasket due to a leak 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Sep 2014 - Feb 2015
Jan 2015

US $1200
CCV, valve cover gasket, brakes front and rear starter 
BMW X3 in Massachusetts, United States
May 2018 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

132000 mi

US $200
Replaced thermostat. Temp was fine, but it was throwing P0597 code. 
BMW X3 in Ohio, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011

80000 mi

US $320
Leaking valve cover gasket 
Feb 2013

105700 mi

US $650
Oil filter housing gasket leak. Required new gasket ($6 part) and 4 hours of labor. Oil change (~$130) and cleaning (0.5 hour labor) was included in this repair estimate. While oil filter gasket was being replaced, had all serpentine belts, pulleys, and tensioners replaced. Tensioner was loosing tension but still functional, so repair was primarily preventative. Also brake flush completed during this trip. 
Feb 2014

118200 mi

US $230
Replaced leaking VANOS oil line ($230) while doing 100,000 mile service. 
Jun 2015

132000 mi

US $150
Transfer case fault, changed fluid and adaptation reset to correct. 
Dec 2015

138000 mi

US $400
Replaced springs which broke in rear of vehicle. This is a common problem with the car but easy to replace springs. Also replaced rear brakes and rotors. 
Jan 2017

116800 mi

US $1300
Replace rear driveshaft to address vibration during drive. Money well spent since car feels new again. 
Jan 2018

157000 mi

US $1200
Repaired rear axle because sure caused abs ring to swell and break abs sensor. Replaced axle and sensor and all ok now. 
Mar 2018

159000 mi

US $1300
Replaced entire cooling system due to hose leak. 
BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada
- Apr 2008
Apr 2008

39060 mi
Heated seat shorted out, repaired under warranty. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

128000 mi

US $1900
Leaking oil due to faulty gasket and alternator. Battery died. 
BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2012 - Jul 2018
Apr 2012

80700 mi
Noise comming from right rear tire 
Mar 2013

81840 mi

C $2400
Propeller shaft bearing (noise at low speed)  rear springs 
Oct 2017

116560 mi

C $15
Rear Brake light bulb replaced 

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2005 BMW X3 4-door

Engine not specified

BMW X3 in Texas, United States
Nov 2013 - Mar 2014
Dec 2013

119000 mi

US $250
checked, given freon, not covered under warranty 

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2004 BMW X3

Engine not specified

BMW X3 in Kuwait
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Feb 2016

72120 mi

$250
Steering oil leaked plus carter bush changed. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

64000 mi
4X4 light on and car was driving on 4x4. Took car to dealer and was told of a valve leaking oil and broken actuator. Repair cost will be $2.5K. Told dealer that we'll seek a second opinion. Dealer charged us $160 even though was not... 

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2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

BMW X3 in Utah, United States
Mar 2010 - Jan 2016
Sep 2010

87000 mi

US $600
Replaced drivers mirror motor. Replaced drivers mirror motor.  
Jan 2011

95000 mi

US $150
xenon ignitor 
Sep 2013

129000 mi

US $1000
Fuel filter, fuel pump, 
Jan 2016

155000 mi

US $600
Starter went bad. Vehicle would not start. Replaced transfer case actuator gear 
BMW X3 in Georgia, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2014
Dec 2009

67000 mi
The rear differential is bad. The repair shop fill it with oil but stated that the problem would still exist. They couldn't tell how long the temporary fix would last without replacing the differential and $2200 bucks. 
BMW X3 in Tennessee, United States
May 2011 - Mar 2015
Sep 2011

76000 mi

US $23
Replaced Roundel on front 
Mar 2015

101000 mi
Cooling sensor went and caused check engine light and low coolant level light 

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2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in California, United States
Sep 2009 - Nov 2017
Oct 2009

56000 mi

US $800
passenger window wouldn't close or open.  
Nov 2011

82000 mi

US $500
oil leak in back pinion 
Jan 2012

84000 mi

US $250
broken sunroof 
Sep 2012

98000 mi

US $146
alarm kept randomly going off 
Jan 2015

133300 mi

US $1000
New battery needed. Original battery died and needed to be replaced. 
Sep 2015

139000 mi

US $150
Coolant light came on while driving but went off by the time I went to the shop. No codes were noted and coolant level was full. Not sure what happened. 
Jan 2016

135200 mi

US $500
water intrusion from rain soaked back passenger floorboard area- weather stripping was replaced.  coolant light came on - coolant tank was replaced. 
Jan 2017

155157 mi

US $900
remove and replace front lower control arm bushing 
Mar 2017

158000 mi

US $20
right rear passenger window regulator clip broke. regulator clip and door panel clip retainers were replaced 
Nov 2017

167000 mi

US $140
secondary air system causing check engine soon light to turn on. The repair estimate was above $2000 so I decided not to do it and get a new car instead. check engine soon light turned on right after I left the smog check shop. 
BMW X3 in Nevada, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2019
Oct 2012

84800 mi

US $150
Replaced upstream O2 sensor for bank 2. Bank 1 sensor had been replaced 5 months earlier. 
Jun 2013

96000 mi

US $60
Replace intake hose from air filter to engine. Had crack and was leaking air and causing lean condition. 
Mar 2015

110000 mi

US $159
Battery replacement 
Jun 2015

111000 mi

US $5
Had previously replaced Disa valve for intake system with replacement from Dorman. Gasket material was inferior and created intake leak. Pulled Disa valve, installed O-ring and resealed valve. Failure attributed to faulty part. 
Sep 2015

114000 mi

US $380
Replaced drive shaft due to worn universal joint. Unable to replace only universal. 
Mar 2016

117000 mi

US $40
Leaking valve cover gasket. 
Aug 2016

119000 mi

US $100
Replaced worn control arm bushing and ball joint 
Mar 2017

123000 mi

US $300
Replaced bearings and seals in transfer case. Also replaced transmission fluid and filter. 
Oct 2017

126000 mi

US $130
Water pump bearings failed. Pump was replaced at 80,000 miles roughly and was replaced with aftermarket part. 
Jan 2018

127000 mi

US $30
Replace leaking upper rad hose. 
BMW X3 in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2012 - Feb 2014
Jan 2013

102000 mi

US $150
Valve cover gasket leak (leak appeared at 98k miles). 
Jul 2013

105700 mi

US $159
Rear springs was cutting into rear tires (broken). Springs were replaced (as well as shocks). Tires are no longer getting shredded after repair. (Problem was found out from a flat tire while driving after TPM came on) 
Nov 2013

109000 mi

US $60
Radiator leak 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011

97000 mi

US $2000
replaced front brakes, front bushings,  repaired rear diff leak. 
BMW X3 in Iceland
Sep 2006 - Sep 2012
Sep 2006

12400 mi

$500
Engine hesitating at certain rpm band. 1 of 2 oxy sensors replaced in accordance with numerous fault codes from OBC. 
Jun 2007

17360 mi

$800
Same problem again, engine hesitating at certain rpm band. Same oxy sensor again shown as faulty on OBC. As it had recently been changed the ECU was reprogrammed. This has eliminated the problem. 
Oct 2007

19220 mi

$450
1. Fluid leaking from a hose connection going into the power steering pump. Hose clip replaced. 2. BMW Assist overtook the radio and could not be turned off. Fault traced to the BMW Assist switch (which has never been used). 
Jul 2011

41540 mi

$350
Severe vibration and knocking noise coming from front of car under sharp acceleration from standstill. Diagnosed as worn left engine mount which was replaced and fixed the problem. 
Nov 2011

42860 mi

$300
Battery draining overnight. Tracked to telecommunication unit mostly and to panorama roof control unit slightly. Both disconnected. 
Mar 2012

44640 mi
Front shocks both leaking, and need replacement. Rear coil springs both with broken pig tails and need replacement. 
Jun 2012

47120 mi

$1050
All four shocks replaced with Bilstein HDs and rear coil springs also replaced. 
BMW X3 in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2009 - Sep 2012
May 2012

94000 mi

US $160
Diagnose sunroof not closing 
Aug 2012

97000 mi

US $600
Compressor seized, replaced. 
Sep 2012

97000 mi
Never fixed sunroof because quoted $3,500. Sold X3 at a discount to reflect this. 
BMW X3 in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Feb 2016

113900 mi

US $600
Climate control not working or intermittent. a couple sensors replaced. 
Mar 2016

114000 mi

US $600
starter motor failure. flat bedded car to nearest shop. 
Jun 2016

116000 mi

US $3200
Rough idle caused by DISA valve. Oil leak in pan gasket. 17 hour repair job, big expense for cheap part. Over 2400 bucks just to change a gasket. 
Nov 2016

118000 mi

US $150
Exhaust loud on acceleration. Vacuum operated valve in exhaust by muffler not operating. Vacuum line repaired. Noise returned several days later. Internet search shows this to be common; users and dealers hack repair: block vacuum and valve. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Sep 2009 - Dec 2013
Oct 2009

35000 mi

US $500
Front passenger seat belt was locked in fully retracted position. Replaced seat belt mechanism. 
Aug 2010

40700 mi

US $200
Intermittent service engine soon light. Service pulled a fault code but could not diagnose what caused it. Light not illuminated at the time of repair. Repaired a vacuum hose. Light hasn't returned. 
Dec 2011

50000 mi

US $500
MAP thermostat short to positive. Replaced MAP thermostat. 
Jul 2013

61000 mi

US $1200
Cracked expansion tank. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

68000 mi

US $4500
Needed new AC compressor after only 67,000 miles? Terrible. Needed new xenon headlamp Supposed leaking water pump was replaced when that was not the issue at all 
BMW X3 in Florida, United States
Apr 2010 - May 2014
May 2010

67000 mi

US $50
Rear passenger window would not stay closed. It kept sliding down. Front passenger door creaking.  There's a vibration in the rear near the exhaust which had a repair done. No vibration before the repair. Told this was "normal." 
Jan 2011

75000 mi

US $1760
Not enough room to describe - Vent Valve, Water Pump, Oil leak, entire belt system, belt tensioner, etc. Not enough room to describe - Vent Valve, Water Pump, Oil leak, entire belt system, belt tensioner, etc.  
Mar 2011

77000 mi

US $468
DISA Valve. Replaced by independent shop for $214 after having been quoted $468 by BMW dealer. DISA Valve 
May 2011

79000 mi

US $35
Pumps for front and rear window washers failed (leaking) and were repaired by owner. Ordered parts from ebay. Replaced windshield wiper pumps (2) and filters. Both were leaking. Bought parts on ebay and completed repairs ourselves. 
Feb 2012

88700 mi

US $650
Oil leak - Valve Cover Gasket and Oil Filter Housing Gasket 
Mar 2012

89000 mi
I have a recurring problem with the "service engine soon" light coming on and a message that the system is too lean. Can't find the problem. 
BMW X3 in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2015
Nov 2014

142300 mi

US $400
Replaced Starter. Replaced CVV and intake gaskets. 
BMW X3 in Maryland, United States
Jan 2017 - Aug 2021
Mar 2017

109000 mi
One of the sunroof track springs had busted (common issue with that year- check forums). Using a technique posted on Youtube, I hacked the sunroof track system so that I could restore sunroof operation for the FRONT sunroof (the REAR sunroof now remains closed and will not tilt). It involved just Dremeling-off two triangular portions of the track. 
Jul 2017

113077 mi

US $153
The front brakes were squealing when lightly braking since the replacement Chinese-made replacement brake rotors were installed 9,000 miles ago. Read that this was a common issue for non-BMW rotors, so I replaced the brake rotors with ATE (OEM supplier) brake rotors. 
Nov 2017

113885 mi
Car would not crank. Thought the issue was the starter, so I replaced it with a new Bosch starter motor. Car would not crank. Replaced the faulty car battery under battery warranty (battery was about one-year old). 
Jan 2018

116350 mi

US $97
Leak in the coolant system. Assumed it was leaking from the coolant expansion tank (common problem for this model) so replaced the expansion tank with the OEM version. Also flushed coolant and added new BMW coolant. 
Nov 2018

122000 mi

US $160
Car rode rough over bad pavement. Replaced driver and passenger motor mounts. 
Mar 2019

124000 mi

US $1217
Service light came on and said that the car was running lean because of an air leak. Poor fuel economy. Replaced radiator, upper and lower radiator hoses, auxiliary switch, coolant, and air mass meter boot 
Oct 2019

129000 mi

US $167
Service light came on, car running lean. Replaced intake manifold adjusting unit (aka DISA valve). 
May 2020

132000 mi

US $29
Ride was rough. Replaced transfer case mount. 
Jul 2020

132000 mi

US $543
Service light for vacuum leak. Replaced vacuum lines from back of intake manifold. Slow oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket. 
Jan 2021

130000 mi

US $501
Transmission whined at certain speeds and still was hesitant to shift gears. Shop added additional transmission fluid. Transmission produced loud wallowing at highway speeds and knocked hard over rough pavement, as well as shifting roughly and holding gears in higher revs. Determined that the rear driveshaft's U-joint was bad and replaced with a remanufactured rear driveshaft from ebay. 
Jul 2021

133000 mi

US $165
A/C compressor died and had to replace with a new compressor. Replaced battery 

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2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Indiana, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

39200 mi

US $2000
Had To replace sunroof cassette 
BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2009 - Jun 2010
Dec 2009

43000 mi

US $50
emissions sensor malfunction-- sensor replaced 
Apr 2010

45000 mi
Have had engine noise since April 2008. Dealer stated no problems shown on computer. Have had independent oil analysis done & have given dealer results several times showing excess bearing wear or a cracked head or casting. 
Jun 2010

45000 mi
engine bearing noise-- dealer says nothing wrong-- oil analysis says problem much worse & bearing is ready to fail 
BMW X3 in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2009 - Feb 2014
Aug 2010

36000 mi

US $50
Left rear window regulator failed, window fell inside door. 
Aug 2011

42000 mi

US $1500
Right rear rotor starting to seize. 
Oct 2011

43200 mi

US $1305
lower steering shaft failed 
Feb 2014

54000 mi
ABS & DSC dash lights on 
BMW X3 in Virginia, United States
Sep 2007 - Aug 2014
Jul 2007

48000 mi
Left engine mount cracked, causing kickback and sound from steering when turning left and accelerating hard simultaneously. Repaired under warranty. 
Mar 2008

58300 mi

US $150
Passenger front speaker failed, unknown cause. Both front speakers replaced with similar aftermarket speakers. 
May 2009

76000 mi

US $450
Left front wheel bearing cracked. Repaired with new OEM parts. 
Aug 2009

80000 mi

US $450
Replaced worn right front wheel bearing 
Oct 2009

85000 mi

US $64
Replaced headlight washer pump. 
Nov 2009

86000 mi

US $260
Vehicle unresponsive to remote control, NOT key related. 
Jun 2011

107000 mi

US $1600
Grinding noise coming from leaking front right strut. Lower control arm also bent. Replaced both front struts, lower control arms, and sway bar links. 4-wheel alignment done afterwards. 
Apr 2012

126000 mi

US $498
DISA variable intake valve failed. Unit replaced. 
Apr 2013

152000 mi

US $931
A crankcase ventiliation valve hose was leaking, triggering the SES light. Entire CVV system and hoses were replaced. 
Sep 2013

161000 mi

US $80
Misfire in 2 cylinders, diagnosed as failed ignition coils. 
Oct 2013

162500 mi

US $645
Replaced left lower control arm due to worn ball joint. Cracked expansion tank replaced along with hoses. 
Jan 2014

166000 mi

US $350
Right front ball joint worn, so had to replace right lower control arm. 
Mar 2014

171000 mi

US $265
Leaking oil filter housing gasket leaking and repaired. 
BMW X3 in Washington, United States
Feb 2010 - Apr 2015
Jan 2011

128200 mi

US $500
Coolant expansion tank and water pump leaking. Replaced both parts along with coolant and belts. 
Dec 2013

133000 mi

US $300
Replaced battery Drivers window control switch had to be replaced 
Dec 2014

141000 mi

US $500
Rattling coming form the front of the engine. Had to replace all three pulleys. 
BMW X3 in Indiana, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

82000 mi

US $560
The pipe going to the rear windshield washer sprayer was leaking. Dealer took front and back seats out, replaced the pipe and did oil change and replaced wiper blades. 
BMW X3 in Oklahoma, United States
Dec 2015 - Feb 2019
Jul 2016

121000 mi

US $2500
Failed gasket around oilpan and failed seal on transmission Failed starter. currently waiting on a mobile mechanic to replace starter. at least it failed at home in the driveway and not somewhere else. Symptom: occasional trouble turning engine over when trying to start car. 
Sep 2016

121000 mi

US $400
starter replaced by mobile mechanic. car working okay, ran a bit rough. took to a repair shop for tune up. 
Jan 2018

125300 mi

US $300
car had trouble starting in weather below freezing. EML, brake and stability control lights came on, along with check engine. mechanics replaced spark plugs, did tune up and replace transfer case fluid. still had same problem on cold startup. mechanics recalibrated whole electronics system, including stability control, no further issues--but it hasn't been below freezing, so we'll see if that actually worked. engine sounds good, driving feels very smooth. 
Feb 2018

127000 mi

US $750
engine freezing, fast fluxuating rpms, stability control system going crazy in weather 32 degrees F and below. mechanic had trouble figuring out the issue. ended up replacing entire intake manifold and now car runs like new 
BMW X3 in Florida, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2016
Apr 2016

84000 mi

US $1500
Major water leak from passenger side 
BMW X3 in Georgia, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2021

195000 mi

US $75
Rough running and codes. Repaired multiple intake air leaks. 
Mar 2021

197000 mi

US $74
Replaced worn front drive shaft 
Mar 2022

209000 mi

US $62
Replaced coolant pipes under intake manifold. 
Apr 2022

210000 mi

US $105
Replaced rear shocks. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Aug 2015 - Jan 2017
Sep 2015

63000 mi

US $25
just had fluid topped off due to small leaj 
Oct 2016

75700 mi

US $500
Changed sway bar links. Fixed slow speed rubbing. 
BMW X3 in New York, United States
Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
Apr 2015

90000 mi

US $800
engine oil leaks, engine valve gasket replaced. 
Jul 2015

91700 mi
1. Error code : P0172, P0175, engine stalled and suddenly stop sometimes. the shop told me might be MAF or intake pipe air leaks or failed fuel system. 2. Computer malfunction. The door can't be unlocked without remote control. 
Dec 2015

98000 mi

US $175
Remote key battery not charged, must be replace a new key due to out of battery. Driver side key knob not functional, and can not be fixed. 
BMW X3 in Florida, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2015
Sep 2011

73000 mi

US $397
I had to replace the rear RH window regulator. 
Oct 2011

73300 mi

US $1911
Small oil leak on the garage floor. Had to replace oil separator system (acc. to forums a common failure) and valve cover gaskets on the engine at 70,000 miles at a cost of almost $2,000.00. This will prevent me from ever buying another BMW. 
Jan 2013

76000 mi
This is the second time I would have to spend $1,900 to replace leaking seals etc. The first time I had all gaskets, seals & O rings replace at a cost of $1,700. Strangely enough the leak occurred after a trip for an oil change, etc. 
Apr 2013

81200 mi
Rear left window gear broken. Loud snap noise and window will no longer operate. Prior to this,right window gear broken and repaired at cost of $400. Chose to delay repair until I find a better price. 
Sep 2013

82000 mi
BMW dealer attempted to charge me $140.00 to investigate a battery trouble light. I refused. Turned out to be a sensor problem due to lack of use of the vehicle. The ride back from the dealer corrected the problem itself. 
Jan 2015

80800 mi

US $1100
Oil pan leaking in two places 
Aug 2015

86500 mi

US $1100
Oil pan leak 
BMW X3 in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2015
Oct 2014

110300 mi

US $1800
had to replace the DCU 
BMW X3 in Georgia, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2014
Nov 2010

90000 mi

US $250
the engine light went on, it was repaired 
Oct 2011

109800 mi

US $800
oil leak, one fixed one still needed 
Sep 2012

129000 mi

US $1700
We had to have the oil pan replaced or repaired. The majority of the expense was due to labor not parts, as it is hard to reach in the x3. 
May 2013

130000 mi

US $550
The car wouldn't start, tried a new battery but it turned out to be the starter. It cost 550.00 The car wouldn't start, tried a new battery but it turned out to be the starter. It cost 550.00 
Apr 2014

150000 mi

US $350
Seal repair. 

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2004 BMW X3 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD

BMW X3 in Cyprus
Jul 2011 - Jul 2016
Aug 2011

33480 mi

€400
turbo blew passengers window stuck, motor replaced 
Jun 2013

56420 mi

€360
Passenger's window motor failed Window motor 

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