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2007 BMW Z4 repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (5%)
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 150 repairs.
2007 BMW Z4 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 27000 mi | Clutch slips from 1st to 2nd gear with strong grinding. Replicated problem with shop foreman. After 8 days in the shop they told me that BMW now approve replacing drivetrain. |
| 18000 mi | minor squeaks coming from rear axle |
| 30000 mi | Right rear axle and pinon seals on differential had minor leaks. Successfully epaired under OEM warranty. |
| 21300 mi | Replaced the transmission. Cost was about $6000 paid for by BMW through warranty. Problem was grinding when shifting at high engine speeds from 1st to 2nd gear, synchronizer malfunction. |
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 92000 mi US $572 |
Drive shafts Quibo bearing went bad. |
| 97000 mi US $255 |
Leaking filter gasket and mechatronic sleeve.Replaced trans filter and gaskets refilled topped off |
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 14000 mi | Gear shift difficult to place into third gear and tending to vibrate audibly in position. |
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 57200 mi | Rear end leak |
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 31600 mi | Cyclic vibration at highway speeds. Owners notice the vibration, BMW does not seem able to "Feel" the vibration. |
| 89000 mi US $700 |
Audible clunking coming from differential area. Driveshaft had to be dropped to allow lubrication of coupling. Completed inspection II. Audible clunking coming from differential area. Driveshaft had to be dropped to allow lubrication of coupling. |
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 47000 mi | Leaking transmission fluid from area around drain pan. Dealer replace trans pan seal and some other tube I'm not familiar with. Trans fluid replaced due to dropping the pan. |
| 39200 mi | Found leak on driveway, traced it to transmission pan, was later told it was the mechatronic Xenon auto level also did not work. |
| 62000 mi US $1300 |
Transmission pan leaking |
| 64500 mi US $100 |
Cable making noise |
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 73000 mi US $3500 |
This trip was a game changer... Transmission leak, |
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