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2000 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
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 256 repairs.
2000 BMW 3-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (50%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (36%)
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.
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 192000 mi US $2000 |
Auto tranny lost reverse. |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 111800 mi US $1300 |
Clutch and clutch master cylinder replaced. |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 103000 mi US $1900 |
Transmission leaking fluid and torque converter failed. Partially rebuilt, car needs to be warmed before transmission active. Driveshaft coming loose |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 197000 mi | clutch fork issues making the car impossible to shift gear while car is running |
| 54000 mi | Noticeable "thud" sound when putting the car into gear. |
| 158000 mi US $2095 |
Clutch suddenly stopped working. Clutch kit, pressure plate bolt set, pilot bearing, fly wheel, exhaust gasket. |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 100000 mi US $90 |
Gear leaver sometimes would not shift into gear. The leaver became loose and would not shift into gear if it was lifted up. |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 74000 mi US $111 |
No reverse (see noreverse.org). I have that ZF 5HP19 tranny, and my reverse drum has failed. |
2000 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 162300 mi US $1300 |
Replace cv joints |
| 141000 mi US $1400 |
drive shaft support bearing failure |
| 161000 mi US $875 |
Original Clutch finally failed. Had it replaced and it still had a good deal of material left. Fork broke, pilot bearing OK, but replaced anyway. |
| 202000 mi | guido worn out, |
| 126480 mi C $1908 |
Clutch; shift rod replaced. |
| 152300 mi | center bearing (propshaft) |
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