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1998 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 95 repairs.
1998 BMW 3-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (35%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| 114000 mi US $400 |
Changed out the control arms. I went to get it aligned and the tie rods were siezed up. Changed the tie rods and aligned. |
1998 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 96000 mi US $80 |
Leaking power steering hose. |
| 102000 mi US $340 |
Rear wheel bearing. Requires a press and a special BMW tool for removal |
| 102300 mi US $54 |
Replaced cracked bump-stops on front suspension |
| 98000 mi US $1000 |
One front left spring. |
| 134000 mi US $700 |
Replaced all ball-joints (including control arms) in front suspension to cure rattle. |
| 137000 mi US $1000 |
Strut mounts had worn bearings, causing a rattling. Struts replaced as well for preventative maintenance. |
1998 BMW 3-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 151000 mi US $40 |
Ball Joint worn |
1998 BMW 3-Series 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 99000 mi US $500 |
Struts |
| 118000 mi US $600 |
Steering rack rebuilt due to excessive wear/leaking. |
| 147000 mi US $64 |
Replaced a bad rear wheel bearing and brake backing plate. |
| 195000 mi US $777 |
wheel joints replaced both sides front. |
| 148000 mi US $700 |
Too much play in tie rods, replaced steering rack. Also, oil leaking from front right strut, so replaced both front struts. |
| 152000 mi US $200 |
control arms, bearings, strut mount |
| 117000 mi US $350 |
Noisy left rear wheel bearing, attempted repair myself but found it to require tools I didn't have. Had been living with it for about a month. |
1998 BMW 3-Series 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 199000 mi US $500 |
Front struts badly needed to be replaced after 199,000 miles |
1998 BMW 3-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 106000 mi US $5000 |
Suspension and clutch replaced |
| 89000 mi US $300 |
left rear outer wheel bearing |
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