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2011 BMW X3 repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (10%)
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 168 repairs.
2011 BMW X3 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (31%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10660 mi | unfavorable EGS and DME software calibration - updated software on EGS and DME TSB 24 02 12 |
| 20800 mi | jerky acceleration and shifting - found bad VTG motor on transfer case. replaced longitudinal torque motor |
| 56541 mi US $50 |
Transfer Box (4WD) causing rough transmission shifts, especially 1st to 2nd gear. Transfer box was replaced. |
| 60700 mi US $1800 |
Transfer case had failed, was replaced |
| 78000 mi | Transmission error warning message , dealer looked at it and could not find any issues. Trans slightly low on fluid. No root cause determined. |
| 31700 mi | (4)replaced rear drive shaft. |
2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94240 mi ¤500 |
Transfer case was causing issues. Front wheel felt like it was hesitating and sticking at low speed turns. Dealer suggested replacing the transfer case. Indy Mechanic pulled a computer code showing the transfer case fluid was problematic. He flushed the transfer case and put new fluid in. The car was back to normal. Interestingly dealer refused to take my suggestion to replace the transfer case instead claiming that the fluid is for life. |
| 111600 mi ¤1000 |
CV joints replaced. Car shaking vigorously under acceleration. |
| 111600 mi ¤3000 |
Driveshaft broken. Replaced. |
| 115320 mi ¤1000 |
Previously replaced driveshaft part was sourced used and broke again, so replaced this time with a new part. Garage gave credit for previous repair |
| 166160 mi ¤1000 |
Transmission Cooler Leaking Oil mixing with coolant Replaced seal and fixed part |
| 70440 mi | Transmission leak. Front transfer case had to be replaced, covered under warranty. |
| 50000 mi | Had been noticing noise from the back that would change between acceleration and coasting. Four previous trips to various dealers failed to pin point issue. Finally after suggesting that it was the rear end, the differential was replaced. |
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