2007 BMW X3 Problems and Repair Histories

BMW X3 in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	77000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	78000	50	Reset Transmission
Jan	2012	78000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	56000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	71000	580	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	74700	0	gasket installed in march was faulty and had to be replaced
Nov	2012	81300	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.
Mar	2013	88000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	36000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	37000	0	Head was replaced.
Mar	2012	42000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	30380		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	42780	0	Replacement of steering wheel cover for peeling finish, covered under warranty.
Dec	2011	44020	350	Flapper valve rattling
Jan	2012	44640		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	54000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	54000	54	Valves lifters

 

BMW X3 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	48000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	66000	75	Leaking valve cover gasket replaced.
Mar	2013	89000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	19000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	20000	0	water leak into car from faulty seal in rear passager door
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	47740		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	73780	0	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	75820	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.
Dec	2012	79360		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	45880		First odometer entry
May	2012	59360	1300	Water Pump & Thermostst
Jun	2012	60140		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	84000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	100000	0	starter replaced

 

BMW X3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009		0	Oil, Rear End Gear Replaced, Computer Replaced

 

BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2012	56000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	56000	118	The original BMW Battery needed to be replaced.

 

BMW X3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	60000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	67000	100	Rear window washer leaked into interior Belt driving the power steering broke
Mar	2013	70000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	48000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	63000	1700	Replace valve cover and oil filter assembly

 

BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	60000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	60000	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
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	63000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	75700	50	HID headlight failure
Mar	2013	80000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Maine, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	55000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	58000	0	Noise from rear after shutting engine off
Dec	2012	90000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	32000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	35000	0	recommended replacement due to wear
Feb	2013	44700	300	transmission warning light
Mar	2013	45000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Delaware, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	28000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	29000	0	Car had rough, jumpy acceleration.
Sep	2012	39000	800	Rear rrakes and coil in back of car cracked.
Dec	2012	41000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	46000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	47700	46	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	48300	0	thermostat and VANOS "intake solenoid" replaced. Also trim was peeling around the steering wheel.
Nov	2010	49000	0	Butterfly valve was making rattling noise so dealer replaced the whole muffler. Sunroof rattle with sunroof closed
Dec	2012	70000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	32000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	34000	0	headlight washers broken transmission pan leaking
Oct	2010	35000	0	engine oil solenoid
Feb	2011	39000	0	valve cover leaking oil all over motor not a little oil but alot of oil
Aug	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	27000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	33000	0	The coolant light was on Steering wheel was peeling
Nov	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	25000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	26000	50	Vehicle was slightly vibrating during deceleration at or around 20 miles per hour. Seemed to be transmission related.
Sep	2010	28000	0	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	50	Dealer replaced left rear tail light bulb.
Dec	2012	53000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	21000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	30000	0	some minor valve lifter noise fixed
Jul	2010	30000	0	Valve lifter noise

 

BMW X3 in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	39000		First odometer entry
Nov	2009	39000	0	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	0	Transmission reflash needed, now shifts smooth.
Jul	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	48000		First odometer entry
May	2011	55000	350	Rotors had to be replaced at first brake service/pad change.
Apr	2013	65000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	45000		First odometer entry
May	2011	60000	350	Tie rod worn and needed to be replaced
Jun	2011	60000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Hawaii, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	26000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	27000	0	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	30000	0	Rear window washer motor replaced @Dealer. Covered under warranty.
May	2012	35500	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	39300	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.
Mar	2013	40000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	46000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	48000	0	Harsh and abrupt shifting of automatic transmission. Computer module changed. Techs had repeated trouble with computer crashing. Solved sucessfully. Improved smoother shifting.
Jul	2010	53000	0	full brake replacement
Sep	2012	68000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007		0	Adaptive transmission software updated to provide smoother shifting.
Oct	2007		0	Rear differential assembly replaced to eliminate noise when decelerating from 40 mph.
Aug	2008		0	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	0	Camshaft position sensors replaced. Passenger side rear window mechanism noisy. Parts replaced.
Dec	2011	45000	140	One OEM headlight bulb failed. Replaced both bulbs with upgraded higher output ones.
Oct	2012	48000	1100	Starter motor stopped working. Replaced with a remanufactured one
Mar	2013	50000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	38000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	39000	0	Found transmission leaking; resealed.
Oct	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2012	62000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	64700	1100	Transfer Case replaced due to binding at slow speed tight turns. Initially replaced rear differential to solve problem.
Mar	2013	69000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008		0	Replace Sunroof Cassette

 

BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	66340		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	70060	500	Dashboard cubby hold door clip was broken. Needed replacement in order to close door.
Jul	2012	74400		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in New Hampshire, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	27000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	39000	0	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	0	Oil Sensor switch reading "over-filled" after routine oil change. Software reset corrected problem.
Mar	2013	59000	222	Drivers side Headlight washer leaking and needed to be replaced.

 

BMW X3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	31000		First odometer entry
May	2010	34000	0	Valve lifters repaired/replaced based on BMW service bulletin
Apr	2011	41000	0	Slight noise coming from rear drive area. Dealer lubed and replaced seal where driveshaft meets differential.
May	2011	42500	0	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.
Jun	2011	44000	50	Engine oil sensor was showing overfill condition even though there was no overfill. Dealer replaced the sensor under CPO warranty.
Oct	2012	65000	50	Noisy heater fan. Replaced under CPO warranty.
Mar	2013	74000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012	48000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	49000	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.
Oct	2012	51000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Ireland
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	88660		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	92380	1200	Full service and replace brake pads and disks
Apr	2013	93620		Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW X3 in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	41540		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	42780	0	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	82050	Change two front shock absorbers Front shocks succesfully changed
May	2012	60740	210	Replace broken coil spring
Nov	2012	65720	0	Change tie rod bushing