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2001 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
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 532 repairs.
2001 BMW 3-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (32%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (16%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| 187000 mi US $5000 |
Transfer Case has too much "play" as do the 2 axles on the front of the car, (all-wheel 330xi) told that it will be a catastrophic failure, will get exponentially worse, and then fail, soon. This problem rarely happens per the dealer. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 184000 mi US $1500 |
axle boot. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 124000 mi US $3000 |
Clutch, shift bushing, guibo, shift selector spring replacement. Transmission fluid service. |
| 166000 mi US $2500 |
Repair excedes worthe daily |
| 180000 mi US $375 |
Failed joint in driveshaft. Replaced driveshaft. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 223500 mi C $1000 |
Replace front drive axle. U joint broken. (4 wheel drive) |
| 285200 mi C $600 |
Had to replace FR half shaft. Outer boot damaged by mechanic replacing wheel bearing a year ago. I had tried to pack boot with Aquaseal but didn't work. Tore itself apart over the winter. |
| 153000 mi US $185 |
Right front axle seal had a leak and needed to be repaired. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68000 mi US $560 |
The right outer CV joint boot ripped. |
| 117000 mi US $1000 |
Driver's side outer CV joint boot replaced for the second time. |
| 121700 mi US $459 |
Passenger side outer CV joint boot replaced for the second time. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 146000 mi US $1600 |
Leaking shifter rod seal Rear differential leaking, pinion seal and both side deals replaced |
| 154500 mi US $150 |
Worn out guibo, CSB |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 84000 mi US $2300 |
U-joint boots on on driving axles (AWD) replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $1700 |
Differential seal leaks |
| 107200 mi | Stick wiggly and loose. |
| 150800 mi US $600 |
Outer CV joing ripped, need new axle. Only lasted approximately 60,000 mi. |
| 152000 mi US $450 |
Driveshaft U joint was loose. Required driveshaft to be replaced |
| 150300 mi US $25 |
CV boot clamp was loose. Added grease to CV boot and applied new clamp |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 115940 mi $1300 |
The car could barely move on 1st gear, and during stopping something was knocking hard. Flywheel broken, as well as the complete clutch set. Replaced both. Problem mostly gone but there is is still minor knocking when stopping the car. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 106000 mi US $1100 |
Clutch started slipping. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 71300 mi $850 |
Tranny fluid leak. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 55000 mi US $1300 |
differential pinion shaft seal replaced due to small lubricant leak |
| 67000 mi US $800 |
A differential seal developed a minor leak and all seals were replaced preventively. The car could probably have been driven for many months before a real problem developed |
| 87000 mi US $40 |
Slow differential seal leak. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 56000 mi US $450 |
Shifter detent needed to be resurfaced and polished. Gear shift was sticking in 5th gear in cold weather for several years leading up to repair. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 208100 mi US $3000 |
Reverse gear failed while rocking the car out of snow. Complete rebuild needed. |
| 230700 mi | Torque converter failure, repaired under warranty. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 76900 mi US $200 |
Replaced Rear differential |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 82000 mi US $1700 |
Reverse gear malfunctioned and stopped working. BMW dealer wanted to replace for $6,500, but extended warranty wouldn't pay. Took to AAMCO which quoted $3,600 to repair. Extended warranty initially refused to pay, but in the end paid $1,900. |
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