| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1999 BMW Z3 repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (27%)
Other (10%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 30 repairs.
1999 BMW Z3 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (71%)
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.
1999 BMW Z3
Engine not specified
| Manufacturer defect resulting in complete subframe failure due to weak factory welds. Common in 3 series and Z3 series cars |
| 50000 mi | Rust bottom trailing edge on rear wing both sides + bubble on nearside rear of sill one side. |
| 54000 mi | Paint on wheel is peeling. |
| 54500 mi US $200 |
Paintwork on the peeling wheel finally replaced |
1999 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 97000 mi US $750 |
The rubber seals between the windows and convertible top shrunk over time and allowed water into the car during heavy rains. |
| 138000 mi US $25 |
Plastic interior hood release cracked. Replaced with aluminum aftermarket model. |
| 150000 mi US $10 |
replaced right passenger seat adjustment knob (broke off myself) |
| 151000 mi US $10 |
needs windows lubricated and new roundels (150 for lubrication at dealer or $20 lube and a few hours of my time, roundels are $27 each x 4. haven't done it yet, will do when i get to it) |
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