| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 75 repairs.
2005 BMW X3 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (50%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 10 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 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 114000 mi US $300 |
Replaced transfer case (had warranty) |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 66000 mi US $2500 |
Replaced transfer case and actuator. |
| 118080 mi €1200 |
Rear drive shaft had to be replace |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81840 mi C $2400 |
Propeller shaft bearing (noise at low speed) |
| 102280 mi C $600 |
Front drive shaft replaced |
| 132000 mi US $150 |
Transfer case fault, changed fluid and adaptation reset to correct. |
| 131800 mi US $1300 |
Replace rear driveshaft to address vibration during drive. Money well spent since car feels new again. |
| 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. |
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