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2006 BMW X3 repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (6%)
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 103 repairs.
2006 BMW X3 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (33%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 88000 mi | Srs and traction control, four wheel drive malfunction. Replaced actuator gear. |
| 125000 mi US $4100 |
Replace transfer case |
2006 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 96100 mi C $1700 |
We were hearing weird rubbing noises. Thought it was wheel bearings. Turned out to be the driveshaft. Replaced it. |
| 24000 mi | Warranty repair of slow shifting transmission |
| 32000 mi | Warranty repair of slow shifting transmission |
| 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. |
| 81300 mi US $1200 |
Scheduled to have trans case replaced this month ($1100.00). |
| 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 |
| 90000 mi | Dealer said that boots are leaking, need to be replaced before metal on metal becomes a major issue. |
| 45000 mi US $700 |
4x4 function problems..had to replace shift motor. |
| 51000 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). |
| 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. |
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