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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%)
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 95 repairs.
1998 BMW 3-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (71%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 7 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
| 128000 mi US $1100 |
clutch and clutch master and slave cylinder |
| 121000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced rear axle. |
1998 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 152000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced the factory drive shaft including the center support bearing |
| 98000 mi US $1000 |
Clutch replaced, mechanical failure. |
1998 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 131000 mi US $2400 |
Car was doing great, but then the tranny blew up... |
1998 BMW 3-Series 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 146000 mi US $64 |
Replaced center support bearing. |
| 120000 mi US $800 |
Clutch job. Throwout bearing had expired and there was little life left in the clutch. Also replaced Flywheel and all wear and tear parts. |
| 197000 mi | rebuilt transmission, new clutch because it was "slipping." |
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