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1999 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (7%)
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 204 repairs.
1999 BMW 3-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (17%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (8%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| 134700 mi US $150 |
Replaced the Center Bearing and the Guibo/Flex Disc. |
| 139500 mi ¤4000 |
driveshaft center bearing and flexible disc replacement |
1999 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 164000 mi US $3000 |
New joints and gaskets needed |
| 171000 mi US $380 |
Differential seal leaked. Transmission fluid replaced. |
| 242000 mi US $1008 |
After having my Guibo replaced the center drive-line bushing was damaged and needed to be repaired as well. |
| 281000 mi US $780 |
Differential seals exploded and I had to replace the entire differential with a differential from another 3 Series BMW. I purchased a 3.46 to replace my dead 3.07. |
| 351700 mi US $247 |
Drive-shaft U-joint was wearing out, replaced the entire drive-shaft. |
| 354000 mi US $100 |
The shift ball socket disintegrated. |
| 152000 mi US $1400 |
Rear differential mount replaced |
1999 BMW 3-Series 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 93000 mi A $1600 |
Constant velocity joint worn at end of tailshaft; needed replacement. |
| 97000 mi US $5 |
Differential mounting bolt broke. Differential needed to be removed to extract broken bolt. |
| 182000 mi US $350 |
Clutch master cylinder went out. |
| 104000 mi | shifter bushings |
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