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2004 BMW X3 repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 148 repairs.
2004 BMW X3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (6%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 BMW X3
Engine not specified
| 72120 mi $250 |
Steering oil leaked plus carter bush changed. |
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 119000 mi US $100 |
Replaced worn control arm bushing and ball joint |
| 155157 mi US $900 |
remove and replace front lower control arm bushing |
| 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). |
| 44640 mi | Front shocks both leaking, and need replacement. Rear coil springs both with broken pig tails and need replacement. |
| 47120 mi $1050 |
All four shocks replaced with Bilstein HDs and rear coil springs also replaced. |
| 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) |
| 97000 mi US $2000 |
replaced front brakes, front bushings, |
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 210000 mi US $105 |
Replaced rear shocks. |
| 43200 mi US $1305 |
lower steering shaft failed |
| 75700 mi US $500 |
Changed sway bar links. Fixed slow speed rubbing. |
| 76000 mi US $450 |
Left front wheel bearing cracked. Repaired with new OEM parts. |
| 80000 mi US $450 |
Replaced worn right front wheel bearing |
| 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. |
| 162500 mi US $645 |
Replaced left lower control arm due to worn ball joint. |
| 166000 mi US $350 |
Right front ball joint worn, so had to replace right lower control arm. |
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