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2002 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 589 repairs.
2002 BMW 3-Series other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| 50000 mi US $800 |
Had them check cooling system , bad water pump and theromstat both were replaced and covered by original warranty. Other things done were routine, all fluids were flushed. |
| 89000 mi | dash warning that washer fluid low. hose to headlight washers was leaking. Major labor bill to pull off bumper to access. Not worth it for an useless accessory. Capped hose at tank so stop leak. Windshield washer works fine |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 62000 mi US $474 |
Right rear window regulator failure. |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 112000 mi US $75 |
Repair broken door lock |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 189600 mi C $800 |
wipers failed |
| 109500 mi US $200 |
fuel pump failed |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 106000 mi US $75 |
Windshield fluid pump leaked -- replaced. |
| 40925 mi US $200 |
Rear light failure again. Replaced taillight connectors due to scorching around the connectors. |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 126200 mi US $102 |
Clip attaching window to window regulator broke leading to a cracking noise when using driver window. It was a $2 part but $100 in labor. Kinda sickening but that's the price you pay to drive a BMW. |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi | Windshield pump leaking bad |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 134000 mi US $250 |
Power seat motor replaced (Driver side) |
| 126480 mi C $300 |
Hood would not open - latch inoperable Cables replaced, latches replaced |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 114000 mi US $80 |
Window regulator failed again. Rear facing clip broke off of cable. |
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 114000 mi US $30 |
Leak from wiper fluid |
| 89000 mi US $1500 |
subframe cracked and bmw would not repair because crack was to small, had turner motor sport repair and strenghten subframe |
| 59000 mi US $800 |
Replaced PS wiper arm due to poor wiper performance on that side despite trying new blades and bending old arm to make better contact with windshield. |
| 62000 mi US $75 |
Replaced windshield washer pump that was leaking and causing a low fluid condition. |
| 64000 mi US $130 |
Rear view mirror electroluminant element started to cloud (known issue with the round mirrors). Elected to have it repaired by Radar-Mirror.com rather than have it replaced by OEM (not sure if that's still an option). |
| 53000 mi US $14 |
The windshield washer pump was leaking. A service part and a short repair involving removing the passenger front wheelwell splash shield to access the part was all that was required. Not unheard of with 14yr old plastic seals. |
| 136500 mi US $3900 |
window washer repair, bumper repair. |
| 153000 mi US $2400 |
frame cracking at swaybar mount |
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 60140 mi R 100 |
Windscreen washer nozzles had failed and needed replacing. |
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 99200 mi C $131 |
Replaced broken windshield wiper linkage. |
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 86000 mi US $450 |
Replaced engine thermostat as result of "Service Engine Soon" warning light. |
| 45000 mi US $350 |
Replace worn door mechanism on driver's side. |
| 109200 mi US $600 |
Leaking headlight washer, draining entire windshield/headlight washer reservoir. |
| 116000 mi US $1028 |
Replace window regulators, both doors. Window drop function not working, and window alignment out of spec. Two window lift assemblies replaced. |
| 119000 mi US $346 |
Seat belt drooping, getting hung in power seat track and/or closed in door. Replace drivers side seat belt and retractor mechanism, so belt retracts properly. |
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