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BMW Z3 repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (7%)
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- 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 317 repairs.
BMW Z3 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (56%)
< $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.
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 47600 mi US $200 |
yellow "brake" light on. Trouble readout indicates a short to ground on he brakepad wear indicator. Not able to fix problem |
| 61000 mi US $400 |
Stability control dashboard light on- cleaning of wheel speed rings. Also replacement of dashboard lighting switch and repair of shorted wire |
| 88000 mi US $327 |
DSC failed. Installed new ABS/DSC controller. Dealer visit to program new controller. |
| 168000 mi US $160 |
DSC light on. Diagnosed as bad lateral accel sensor. Replaced part at home. |
| 170700 mi US $150 |
DSC module failed. Replaced with used unit |
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 84940 mi C $105 |
ABS and ASC light was on, clean the ABS sensor tips after it was OK. |
| 60300 mi US $1200 |
Illuminated DSC/brake indicator required acceleration sensor replacement. Rear brake pads replaced. |
2001 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 44000 mi | DSC/Brake indicators on, but haven't diagnosed yet. |
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 124000 mi US $1795 |
ABS light came on. replaced ABS Electronic brake control module |
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 45000 mi US $835 |
ABS/DSC Lights came on and stayed on, electrical module failed. Parts on order, should be in next week. |
| 46000 mi US $1769 |
Replaced ABS/DSC module, repair complete. |
| 54200 mi US $3000 |
Steering angle sensor |
| 74447 mi US $200 |
Replaced both front ABS sensors. |
| 110300 mi US $250 |
Both wheel sensors failed causing dsc light to illuminate. |
| 75317 mi US $273 |
Transmission fluid changed for the first time at 75K. (Do not believe the lifetime line). Shop could not read retained codes only current. Transmission light flashed again. Brake pressure sensor was causing the problem and replaced by dealer. |
1999 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 61854 mi US $1005 |
replaced malfunctioning abs hydraulic control unit |
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