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2005 BMW X3 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (8%)
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Chart based on 75 repairs.
2005 BMW X3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (43%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 92000 mi US $1000 |
Tie rod bushings were cracked and worn causing knocking noises and were replaced |
| 98000 mi US $1100 |
Failed safety inspection. Bad thrust rod bushings - not covered under CPO warranty. Rear spring coils covered under CPO. |
| 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. |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 9300 mi | No-charge scheduled maintenance Front suspension squeaking noise - fixed Sunroof loose insulation strips - reattached |
| 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. |
| 61380 mi C $850 |
Replaced left front wheel bearing and hub. |
| 81840 mi C $2400 |
rear springs |
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