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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 466 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
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| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012195000 miUS $4000 | car was making a strange clunking sound when I turned hard to left. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Dec 201089000 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 | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200750000 miUS $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. | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 201040000 mi | Noise from engine pulleys and idler. Replaced along with ribbed V belt. Chassis noise noticed. Front end aluminum flex plate was cracked and was replaced. Lower control arm bushings also replaced. Engine oil pressure switch leaking. Replaced. | ||
| May 201358000 miUS $915 | Battery light came on during road trip on back roads. Battery discharged and car died after approx. 45 minutes driving, stranding us along side of the road. Car was transported via flatbed to BMW of Asheville, who replaced alternator. | ||
| Dec 201360000 miUS $1283 | Defective window regulators both front windows (drivers and passengers) | ||
| May 201461000 miUS $70 | Ventilation blower stopped working. Replacement of Final Stage Resister (FSR) resolved problem. Ordered part online and completed DIY replacement. | ||
| Jul 201462000 miUS $474 | Right rear window regulator failure. | ||
| May 201565600 miUS $441 | Right side differential seal leak | ||
| Nov 201568000 miUS $2350 | Airbag light. Faulty sensor replaced Oil leak valve cover gasket Intermittent issue with door lock/unlocking | ||
| Jan 201772000 miUS $1258 | Thermostat failed. Preemptively replaced water pump. Drivers airbag recall completed. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jul 200961000 miUS $50 | replaced front driver door speaker ring | ||
| Jul 201081000 miUS $75 | Water pump shaft broke | ||
| Dec 2011108000 miUS $400 | accessory belt broke | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Vermont, United States Nov 2012 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $450 | Broken Axle Shaft | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Aug 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 201544000 miUS $60 | Radiator hose failed, leaking coolant. Replaced hose. | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 2011100000 miUS $125 | Replaced light control module. | ||
| Jan 2012107700 miUS $50 | Replaced windshield/cowl seal. | ||
| Mar 2013112000 miUS $75 | Replace driver window regulator Repair broken door lock | ||
| Aug 2013115000 miUS $122 | Replaced rear shocks. One of the two had started to fail. | ||
| Jan 2014102800 miUS $14 | Ground short in tail light assembly. | ||
| Nov 2014123800 miUS $60 | Replaced LCM | ||
| Jan 2015125500 miUS $500 | Replaced entire cooling system. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States May 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Feb 201498300 miUS $200 | Transmission went into limp mode. Sensor in transmission replaced. | ||
| Mar 2014100000 miUS $500 | Expansion tank and hoses needed to be replaced Blower motor replaced | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 2014101000 miUS $250 | headlight bucket replaced after being melted by improperly seated bulb | ||
| Jan 2015US $350 | window regulator replaced | ||
| Jul 2015109500 miUS $200 | valve cover replaced, vanos seals replaced fuel pump failed | ||
| Jan 2017108800 mi | seized calipers replaced secondary air check valve | ||
| May 2017138000 miUS $200 | both post-cat O2 sensors replaced | ||
| Jun 2017140000 miUS $300 | oil filter housing gasket | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 2014175000 miUS $600 | radiator, res. tank, ac fan | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Apr 2015189600 miC $800 | Relace front axle and boot wipers failed | ||
| May 2015190900 miC $200 | A rear hatch bracket supporting a gas-filled strut rusted thru and failed. Replaced brackets on both sides and re-installed struts. | ||
| Oct 2015195500 miC $993 | Alternator, Belt, battery replced | ||
| Nov 2015196200 mi | Torn CV Boot - repaired under warranty | ||
| Dec 2015196540 miC $300 | Parking brake failed and broke causing damage to pad | ||
| Jan 2016196840 miC $170 | Short under hood - slowly draining battery. | ||
| May 2017203980 miC $950 | repair seized parking brake | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201896100 miC $150 | Window regulator | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
| BMW 3-Series in South Africa Sep 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 2015116560 miR 8000 | Clutch kit,including flywheelh Replaced engine mountings | ||
| Feb 2016117180 miR 2000 | Fuel gauge was inaccurate and car would run out of petrol when the range still showed 180ks.Replaced fuel pump and sender unit | ||
| Jul 2018126480 miR 1270 | Replaced flywheel Replaced all shock absorbers | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200951000 miUS $508 | Replaced alternator. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Sep 2016202000 miUS $80 | Replaced Blower Motor Final Stage (Resistor) | ||
| Apr 2017207000 miUS $220 | Replaced upper radiator hose and water pump. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Saskatchewan, Canada - Dec 2009 | |||
| Dec 200958900 miC $400 | Water pump and thermostat | ||
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jan 2005 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Jul 2005 | Sunroof had to be repaired. Known problem. | ||
| Oct 200638500 miUS $40 | Rear light failure. Bulbs replaced. | ||
| Jan 200740925 miUS $200 | Rear light failure again. Replaced taillight connectors due to scorching around the connectors. | ||
| Aug 200745000 miUS $420 | Driver side rear window will not go up. Replaced left rear window regulator and insulation. | ||
| Dec 200856500 miUS $900 | Pulley broke causing engine to overheat. Car towed to dealership. Replaced expansion tank, fan, and pulleys. | ||
| Jan 200957000 miUS $485 | Replace power steering line. | ||
| Apr 200958500 miUS $2000 | Transmission seal leak. Lower arm control bushings worn. Need to be replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010US $37 | Left front blinker went out first time-fixed. Now same blinker doesnt work again... | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Oct 2011153000 miUS $1200 | The head gasket was cracked and leaking oil slowly, hot oil fell on hoses that deteriorated them. All was replaced and working fine. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Arkansas, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200771000 miUS $350 | idler pulley and belts | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Aug 200795000 miUS $850 | Control arm bushings worn, required replacing control arms. Stinky smell from A/C after compressor is turned off and the fan is still running. Conditioned A/C, helped a little. | ||
| Nov 200797000 miUS $50 | Torque converter failed and needed to be replaced. CAT O2 sensor threw check engine fault and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 200899000 miUS $50 | Sunroof wouldn't close sometimes. Rattle from underneath the car. Started after previous torque converter fix by dealer. Turned out they forgot to tighten loose front splash panel during previous repair. | ||
| Aug 2008106000 miUS $75 | Windshield fluid pump leaked -- replaced. | ||
| Jun 2009119000 miUS $150 | Had intermittent indication that rear tail-light was burned out. Turned out to be an intermittent contact. Noise at acceleration thought to have come from engine, but turned out to be MPG gauge. | ||
| Nov 2009127100 miUS $506 | replaced spring-type belt tensioner with hydraulic belt tensioner; replaced pulley adjuster and offset idler replaced fan clutch; | ||
| Jul 2010134000 miUS $730 | fuel pump stopped working, required towing and replacement | ||
| Dec 2010140000 miUS $350 | electrical burning smell in cabin caused by broken seal (forgot which) next to cabin air intake | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200782000 miUS $1178 | Left rear window stuck in down position. Also right front window making grinding noise. Both window regulators were replaced. | ||
| Mar 200888000 miUS $593 | Replaced front lower control arm. Removed and replaced the front thrust rod bushing. | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Apr 2006 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Aug 200640157 miUS $790 | Replace alternator and battery | ||
| Dec 200642555 miUS $228 | Replace DME relay and tighten air intake boot due to check engine light on | ||
| Sep 200747000 miUS $941 | Right front CV axle boot and inner boot clinging grease. Repair included replacement of both inner and out boot plus four wheel alignment Fan clutch wobbling. Replaced unit. | ||
| Jun 200850000 miUS $497 | Rear differential mount leaking. Installed shft seal and rubber mount. Parts 60.60; labor $436 | ||
| Dec 200852000 miUS $434 | Persistent burning odor caused by oil leak requiring gasket set replacement. | ||
| Dec 201062000 miUS $439 | Several pulley and belt tensioners replaced to eliminate belt/bearing noise | ||
| Apr 201270000 miUS $238 | Worn intake hoses for emissions system | ||
| Jul 201272000 miUS $400 | Oxygen sensors replaced (first time!) | ||
| Feb 201382800 miUS $450 | Replace driver and passenger window motors and regulators Cracked intake manifold | ||
| Mar 201384000 miUS $1085 | Broken front hub and bearing which was replaced Replaced front axle driveshaft and universal joints | ||
| Nov 2014100000 miUS $2557 | Replaced front control arm and bushings Replaced front axle boots oil filter housing leak | ||
| Dec 2015107000 miUS $1000 | Emission control component | ||
| May 2016109000 miUS $300 | Drivers side power window motors replaced | ||
| Nov 2016110700 miUS $325 | Broken water pump and can belt | ||
| Dec 2016112000 mi | Cracked radiator. Replaced along with hose | ||
| Apr 2017114480 miUS $900 | Needed all four rotors and brake pads replaced | ||
| Jun 2017115000 miUS $600 | replaced upper and lower air boots and replaced air pump mounts | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States May 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 2015158000 miUS $300 | Coolant overflow reservoir | ||
| Sep 2015162000 mi | Original paint failing all around the car at the lowest seam, in areas that have not had any damage. | ||
| Mar 2017171000 miUS $1000 | Rusted leaking brake lines | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200771000 mi | Thermostat failure, stuck open. Second thermostat with same problem. Replaced again. Fuel gauge erratic indication. Left rear view mirror not setting for key used. The error codes were cleared but I am still having a hard shift between 1st and 2nd gear. It sounds like I need the transmission and engine software updated (150 dollars) I cleaned off the terminals and pounded on the bottom of the fuel tank with my fist. I believe the float was stuck. | ||
| Feb 200872000 miUS $650 | Noticed steering wheel vibration when power applied to engine. Not related to brakes. | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2016179000 miUS $150 | Interior cabin fan was running intermittently despite car being off. Replaced blower motor resistor. | ||
| Sep 2016181000 mi | Replaced shocks, struts and mounts due to blown suspension. | ||
| Jun 2018185000 miUS $600 | Replaced PCV valve | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Idaho, United States Feb 2008 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Jul 200860000 miUS $250 | Leak in coolant system hosing. | ||
| Aug 200860000 miUS $300 | Repair window regulator on right (passenger) window. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Jul 200885000 miUS $500 | one rear shock absorber leaked fluid, so replaced both rear shocks. | ||
| Sep 200888000 miUS $250 | Coolant expansion tank had crack. was replaced. | ||
| Mar 200992000 miUS $700 | Coolant leak: replace radiator. Service engine light: lean mixture & misfire codes. Problem traced to damaged upper intake boot. Part replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in West Virginia, United States Jan 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Apr 201343300 mi | Window regulator. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2006 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jan 200765000 miUS $50 | Replace HID igniter control box | ||
| Aug 200770000 miUS $85 | Replaced window regulator in driver's door | ||
| Sep 200771000 miUS $20 | Replace timing chain tensioner. | ||
| Jul 200876000 miUS $100 | Replace passenger front window regulator | ||
| Aug 200877000 miUS $30 | CEL code indicated weak mixture - replaced cracked rubber intake boot. | ||
| Mar 200981000 miUS $100 | Replace right rear window regulator. | ||
| Sep 200987000 miUS $100 | Replace right rear window regulator again. | ||
| Jun 201093000 miUS $70 | Check engine light and code indicated thermostat jammed open. Replaced thermostat. | ||
| Nov 201097000 miUS $60 | Replace final stage resistor to cure intermittent fan speed control problem. | ||
| Aug 2011105000 miUS $110 | Replace intake camshaft position sensor | ||
| Jan 2012117500 miUS $200 | Replace VANOS piston seals and CCVV. | ||
| Mar 2012110000 mi | False low engine oil warning light - replaced oil level sensor. | ||
| Oct 2012117000 miUS $120 | Door remote locking and unlocking was intermittent - fixed by repair to GM5 electronic control module. | ||
| Nov 2014146100 mi | Replace broken window regulator in left rear door. | ||
| Oct 2015157000 miUS $250 | Replace crank case vent valve and various vacuum hoses | ||
| Feb 2016161600 miUS $150 | Replaced both rear window regulators | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jul 2013122700 miUS $125 | Valve cover gasket replaced No visiible leaks found, system working, . A/C recharged | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200896000 miUS $80 | Right rear tail light inop. Electrical connector damaged, I have been told this is common for this year 3 series. Brake light and turn signal would not word on driver side. One year ago I had the passenger side connector replaced. | ||
| Jul 200898000 miUS $580 | Replaced alternator as it was inop. | ||
| May 2009103000 miUS $600 | Check engine light. Intake and exhaust sensors needed replacement. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2008 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011115000 miUS $390 | worn valve cover gasket leaks oil to ignition coil, replace ignition coil on cylinder 1 | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012121500 miUS $100 | Replaced Front Lower Control Arm Bushings. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 200985000 miUS $4 | Bad stumble on fuel injectors caused misfire on 2 cylinders. No activation of CEL. Used quality fuel injector cleaner and full tank of premium gas and problem corrected self. | ||
| Dec 200997000 miUS $600 | Replaced drivers side front axle assembly | ||
| Jan 201098000 miUS $500 | Replace passenger side drive axle assembly | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 200989000 miUS $567 | The thermostat and sensor for the cooling system needed to be repaired. While doing that repair, old belts and hoses were replaced - maintenance items. | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014US $1500 | Drivers side window stopped working, car would not start, headlight covers fogged, reverse light not working, break pedal squeaking. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 200860000 miUS $544 | "Found both rear coil springs broken during inspection.Replaced both.+33-53-575 16FRU." "C/S there is a right tail lamp message displayed at times but when checked the lamps are working.Bulletin 63-03-06 taillight grounds.Installed additional grounds to taillight.00 56 867 6FRU." | ||
| Nov 200864000 miUS $61 | "Customer states he has a clunk under the car when he stops and again when he starts.Almost like a ball rolling around (in the trunk)".Control arm bushing "Customer states there is a downshift clunk when you come to a stop and start letting off the bra | ||
| Jun 200973000 miUS $134 | "Clunk" in rear suspension described earlier revisited with independent tech who states: "Appears to be the beginning of the E46 subfame issue. Customer will monitor and await results of the class action law suit." | ||
| Jul 200974000 miUS $690 | failed alternator | ||
| Jun 201193000 miUS $118 | recharge A/C add compressor oil | ||
| May 2012102800 miUS $7 | The computer showed a false code. Dealer changed the real brake/turn signal bulbs anyway. It seems to have worked. | ||
| Nov 2013118000 miUS $600 | replace control arm bushings | ||
| Oct 2014125700 miUS $1604 | replace windshield washer pump. intake runner, plugs, breather and oil separator hose thermostat assembly | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Oct 2012118000 mi | CAR IS IN SHOP NOW. SERVICE ENGINE. LITE ON PLUS control arm bushings, et rear axle mount | ||
| Feb 2013135600 miUS $378 | PCV valve | ||
| Sep 2013157000 mi | Cooling system leak, replaced all system components ie expansion tank, radiator, and hoses, and a header. Leak fixed | ||
| Jan 2015129000 miUS $1500 | The repairs have not yet been done. The repair items are the water pump, power steering pump vacuum coupling and rebuilding the rack and pinion. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013160800 mi | After cooling system overhaul car still overheats sporadically. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010210000 miUS $500 | gaskets | ||
| Dec 2010217000 miUS $100 | Coil pack blown. Replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014112000 miUS $220 | Vacuum lines were broken Rain molding came apart again. | ||
| Aug 2014123600 mi | Window trim coming apart. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012112000 miUS $150 | Check transmission light came on | ||
| Mar 2012114000 miUS $1800 | Changed gasket, thermostat Power stearing pump replaced | ||
| Jul 2012120800 miUS $1000 | radiator crack, replaced radiator and expansion tank | ||
| Dec 2012128000 miUS $700 | belts, pulley broker. replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014117000 miUS $725 | Oxygen sensor problem could not get car to smog. Computer software update required. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jul 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Oct 2012103500 miUS $750 | Rough Idle and occasional dying when cold. Replaced ICV (Intake Control Valve). Jittery feedback in the steering wheel. Replaced front control arm bushings and got an alignment. Problem fixed. | ||
| Jan 2013106300 miUS $150 | Replaced fuel pump. Replaced DISA valve, aka adjuster unit. It sounded like a spray paint can being shaken when engine was running. | ||
| Mar 2013108000 miUS $400 | Pulley failed and serpentine belt shredded. Replaced mechanical tensioner with hydraulic tensioner. Replaced all pulleys, and both belts. | ||
| Jan 2014108300 miUS $40 | Leaking oil from engine bay. Replaced the engine's valve cover gasket. Fixed. | ||
| Apr 2016140000 miUS $200 | Radiator sprung a leak and was replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jul 2009110000 miUS $70 | Thermometer for outside temperature | ||
| Aug 200995000 miUS $3000 | Belts, Coolant(anti-freeze) system, wiper-fluid pump. | ||
| Dec 2009118000 miUS $550 | window regulators, front windows. they would not go up once they went down. | ||
| Jul 2010126200 miUS $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. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Aug 200998000 miUS $1700 | Cooling system: Replaced cracked radiator surge container and broken air vent. | ||
| Oct 2010105000 miUS $600 | Cracked oil strainer caused vacuum leak engine not running correctly. | ||
| Jun 2011108000 mi | replaced brake booster causing vacuum leak. | ||
| Nov 2011116700 miUS $340 | Oil leak from gasket between engine block and adapter for oil filter. Emissions control having to do with catalytic converter | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Apr 200946000 miUS $70 | Second window regulator replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012110000 miUS $700 | Cooling fan clutch broken | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States - Apr 2007 | |||
| Apr 200772000 miUS $400 | Had to replace my lower control arms, bushing which came out to be $400 in parts and did my own labor. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Oct 2011119000 miUS $400 | Front ball joints | ||
| BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2007 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Mar 200862000 miC $220 | Oil level sensor malfunctioned. | ||
| Apr 200864480 miC $660 | Leak coming from thermostat. Thermostat housing replaced. Head gasket leak. | ||
| Jul 200866340 miC $300 | Steering ball joints. | ||
| Oct 200974400 miC $30 | Replaced tail light bulb socket wiring harness plug, left rear tail light | ||
| Nov 201080260 miC $7 | Taillight failure warning due to poor ground design in tail lights. Spliced a second ground wire an attached to tail light cluster as per bimmerforum diy. $7 in parts and 10 minutes per side. Problem fixed. | ||
| Apr 201182460 miC $150 | check engine light activated by one malfunctioning oxygen sensor. both oxygen sensors replaced as a precaution. Repair successful. | ||
| Jan 201283040 miC $36 | Replaced hose leading to the secondary air injection pump. The hose hadn't failed but was in poor shape where it connected to the pump. I wasn't getting any warning/check engine lights showing yet. | ||
| Aug 201292880 miC $1020 | HVAN fan speed blowing erratically. Blower motor final stage resistor replaced Acc. Belt Tensioner / AC belt tensioner / Idler pulley replaced. | ||
| Mar 201398580 miC $500 | Oil pan gasket and the seal btwn the dip stick and block were weeping oil. | ||
| Mar 2016114080 miC $400 | Valve cover gasket was seeping. Gasket was replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014170000 miUS $2000 | Engine had idling problems at low speeds. Frequent piston misfires. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015134000 miUS $1100 | Power steering Radiator | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 200995000 miUS $1500 | Alternator and starter | ||
| Aug 200997000 miUS $450 | Leaking water pump | ||
| Dec 2009100000 miUS $600 | Window regulators. | ||
| Nov 2010112000 miUS $1500 | Sensors that control engine idle. Compressor not functioning properly. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 201275000 miUS $800 | Had to replace the thermometer because the AC didn't work. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 2012100000 miUS $200 | we did not get it repaired yet. They wanted 1700 for the repair | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 201186180 miC $350 | Leaky coolant expansion tank Replace front right axle shaft. vibration noise when turning | ||
| Feb 201186480 miC $225 | Replace cvv or oil separator and associated hoses due to age (140000km). A small amount of gunk was seen inside oil separator. Hoses were hardened and one of them had a crack on it. | ||
| Mar 201188040 miC $300 | Replaced leaky cooling thermostat and cooling hose between thermostat and radiator Replaced leaky cooling thermostat and cooling hose between thermostat and radiator | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States - Nov 2007 | |||
| Nov 200796500 miUS $3700 | Service II inspection, 4 new tires mounted and balanced, replaced AC compressor and dryer. Replaced headlamp lense due to fogging issue. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 2013112000 miUS $500 | The entire cooling system failed at the same time. Had to replace the thermostat, reservoir, fan clutch, hoses, & hot air valve after the thermostat failed on the freeway and the car began to overheat. | ||
| Sep 2014130000 miUS $800 | ICV broke, oil was spewing into exhaust | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 2014115000 mi | Rear suspension is shot. Need to change struts. Left axle boot is leaking Coolant leaking Rattle coming from radio/center console Sunroof doesn't open. Inner part is stuck. | ||
| Feb 2016127000 mi | Oil leak Right axle boot leaking again Secondary air flow reporting error code Steering boot leak | ||
| Nov 2016125000 mi | Replaced intake sensor as engine would not start Windshield pump leaking bad All steering hoses leaking | ||
| Jan 2017 | Engine Mounts need replacing | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Feb 2012148300 miUS $245 | Thermostat replaced. Service code p0128. | ||
| Sep 2014160000 miUS $600 | Valve cover gasket replaced Replaced failing alternator Replaced broken rear spring | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Louisiana, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Nov 2012134000 miUS $250 | Power seat motor replaced (Driver side) | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alaska, United States Jun 2017 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Jul 2017175000 miUS $4500 | Replaced water pump, cooling fan and several hoses. Replaced front struts, steering rack, tie rod ends, power steering hoses, and sway bar links Replaced serpentine belt and all idler pulleys | ||
| May 2018180000 miUS $150 | Replaced entire crankcase ventilation system | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States - Feb 2009 | |||
| Feb 2009120000 miUS $90 | Driver's side window regulator | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013145000 miUS $850 | Several coolant leaks found. Replaced expansion tank, radiator and valve cover gasket. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 2014151000 miUS $2300 | Had random puffs of white smoke out the exhaust and slight loss of power. Replaced valve cover, valve cover gasket, oil filter housing. Problem is bad valve seals. Did not replace due to cost. Leaking coolant. Replaced thermostat. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Aug 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 2017139398 miUS $200 | Bosch remanufactured steering rack replaced control arm driver side window regulator failed | ||
| Sep 201713994 miUS $566 | power steering failing, making creaking noises etc. replaced power steering pump and drive belts | ||
| BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 201272000 miUS $800 | Lower control arms, Left and Right needed to be replaced. Bought the parts online, and had local shop do the work. Even then, it was $800. Hate to think what the dealer would have wanted. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2008 - Jun 2020 | |||
| May 201084880 miC $900 | Suspension bushings worn | ||
| Oct 201089900 miC $700 | Dead battery replaced, alternator replaced | ||
| Jun 2013124000 miC $800 | Valve cover gasket leak - replaced U joint was cracked - part replaced Rear bushings cracked, needed replacement | ||
| Aug 2013126480 miC $300 | Hood would not open - latch inoperable Cables replaced, latches replaced | ||
| Aug 2014139440 miC $500 | Rear shock leaking, replaced both | ||
| Mar 2015146320 miC $220 | Valve Cover gasket oil leak - replace gasket | ||
| Oct 2016166040 miC $450 | Intake manifold - valve not working causing engine to surge | ||
| May 2018184140 miC $300 | Coolant recovery tank cracked, causing coolant leak | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2003 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200317900 mi | Replace exhaust camshaft position sensor Fix pass. seat rattle | ||
| Aug 200541200 mi | Replace mass airflow sensor | ||
| Feb 200648500 mi | Replace thermostat | ||
| Mar 200763500 miUS $208 | Replace front sway bar link | ||
| Mar 200991000 mi | Rain rail separated and loose. | ||
| Jul 200996000 miUS $125 | Replaced exterior window trim due to corrosion. Replaced driver's side mirror glass due to corrosion. | ||
| Sep 200996000 miUS $600 | Replace worn front control arms and bushings. | ||
| Oct 200997000 miUS $25 | Windshield wipers were not stopping in the full down position. Replaced the wiper relay. | ||
| Feb 2010105000 miUS $100 | CEL illuminated. Scan revealed failed radiator output temp sensor. Replaced sensor. | ||
| Sep 2010109000 mi | Exterior door trim fell off and needed to be reattached. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2008 - May 2011 | |||
| May 201177000 miUS $300 | Left rear window actuator replaced. Interior A and C pillar trim replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201029760 miC $3000 | front bushing needed repair. new tires. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Apr 2007110000 miUS $500 | Alternator failed | ||
| Oct 2010156000 miUS $140 | fuel pump failed | ||
| Dec 2011188000 miUS $50 | window regulator failed | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201389300 miUS $3800 | Replaced AC system due to failing AC Compressor and Condenser Leak. Ventilation fan failing, replaced as well. | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 201499000 miUS $2700 | Antilock brake module and Master cylinder leaking which caused passenger side brake caliper to sieze. | ||
| May 2015109600 miUS $165 | Oil fluid level sensor failed. Required new part and oil change to replace. | ||
| Jun 2015109000 miUS $248 | Driver's side window regulator failed for the second time. Had to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2015111000 miUS $555 | The power steering pump failed and was replaced | ||
| Dec 2015114000 miUS $80 | Window regulator failed again. Rear facing clip broke off of cable. | ||
| Dec 2016121000 mi | The electric thermostat failed and had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 2017130000 miUS $1350 | The front suspension needed a rebuild. The struts and strut bearings were worn out and also replaced the sway bar links (right side worn out) and upgraded the sway bar bushings. Used H&R springs and Bilstein B8 performance plus struts and shocks. Upgraded the rear springs and shocks used Bavauto reinforcement plates and heavy duty shock mounts. | ||
| Jun 2017131000 miUS $370 | Expansion tank ruptured, replaced radiator hoses, tank and thermostat | ||
| Jul 2018142000 miUS $89 | replace entire steering rack and pinion | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014147000 miUS $80 | New plugs ABS speed sensor failed | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in South Africa May 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 2016102380 mi | Replaced thermostat. | ||
| Aug 2016108520 miR 19000 | Losing water. Radiator was replaced, water bottle cracked by new thermostat. Dealer only waived labor charge, said that the failure was "normal." Replaced all ignition coils and spark plugs. | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in California, United States Aug 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200667000 miUS $310 | Rear left side power windows broke. | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201083000 miUS $800 | vanos oil return line blew off, leaking oil all over engine and passenger side of engine bay into wheel well. Oil was dripping down to exhaust manifold causing it to burn off as well (lots of white smoke). line popped off on the highway | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201054000 mi | Car needed new engine so brought a used one from BM spares. After engine replacement replaced Crank shaft sensor V common problem on these cars. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States May 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015238000 miUS $50 | Idler pulley seized up went to auto parts store and replaced it at home. Easy fix. Replaced suspension with coilovers as the suspension was getting old and worn and wanted to upgrade to adjustable height and dampening. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 201089000 miUS $1500 | subframe cracked and bmw would not repair because crack was to small, had turner motor sport repair and strenghten subframe | ||
| Dec 2012106000 miUS $1300 | The abs light traction control stayed on. bleed brakes and put new fluid in, also had cooling flushed and replaced. door moldings fell off, replaced, total for this and other work 800 in parts and 500 in labor. | ||
| Jun 2014130000 miUS $129 | replaced spark plugs and coils | ||
| Apr 2015132300 miUS $300 | 50-cent crush seal on vanos, rest labor; might have to replace vanos because of oil leak, fluid changes filter change | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States May 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 2013115200 miUS $750 | replace worn front springs and rear control arm | ||
| Dec 2013116000 miUS $200 | Rear Trunk Handle Separated from Trunk | ||
| May 2014116600 miUS $500 | Left front wheel bearing | ||
| Feb 2015120000 miUS $500 | Leak from power steering hose Brake caliper was sticking and needed to be rebuilt/replaced Torn front axle boots | ||
| Jul 2015123000 mi | Blown Rear Speaker Sagging interior liner | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2014114000 miUS $30 | Leak from wiper fluid | ||
| Sep 2015121000 miUS $15 | Rubber exhaust hanger broke and needed to be replaced | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 201653000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 201655000 miUS $25 | One headlight bulb went out. I swapped front bulbs to confirm the incident, and replaced both with aftermarket Phillips headlight bulbs. | ||
| Jul 202288000 miUS $230 | Misfires on cylinder 1 and 6, replaced all 6 coils and spark plugs as repair. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States May 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 201667000 miUS $428 | Replaced Oxygen Sensor post catalytic, bank 2 | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011133000 miUS $325 | Constant Pressure Valve needed to be replaced. $30 part, and needed $45 worth of tools to complete. Replaced fluid in Differential. Was making a grinding noise. Replaced with BMW Genuine fluid. | ||
| Jul 2012135000 miUS $30 | Replaced wiring harness for front driver's seat belt tensioner. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201732000 miUS $250 | Rear differential seal and pinion seal replaced to fix leaks. | ||
| Feb 201839569 miUS $3324 | Brake fluid changed, AC and alternator belts, muffler hanger and rear trailing arm bushing replaced BMW Vanos (variable valve timing) system replaced with Dr. Vanos system (aftermarket). | ||
| Mar 201837158 miUS $240 | Left front window regulator replaced | ||
| Jun 201838460 miUS $350 | Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs | ||
| Aug 201839329 miUS $120 | Right front wheel sensor replaced | ||
| Mar 202047544 miUS $1026 | Front passenger airbag replaced in recall Front pads, sensors and rotors, rear pads and sensors replaced | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2008 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Aug 200842000 miUS $500 | Dying alternator killed battery as well. | ||
| Feb 200945000 miUS $325 | Rear end felt loose during hard cornering. Research pointed to worn out RTABs, a known failure point on these cars (too much slop between bushing and trailing arm flange). Replaced with Powerflex RTABs by my mechanic. Rear end feels a lot more planted. | ||
| Mar 201156000 mi | Both window trims have delaminated. Very common problem on E46 coupes. Trim expands in heat and shears off adhesive. New trim material corrects issue. Dealer wants $1050 to replace old trim. Attempting to have BMWNA cover cost. | ||
| Apr 201157000 miUS $300 | AC stopped blowing cold air. Final Stage Unit (FSU) replaced. | ||
| Nov 201159000 miUS $800 | Replaced drooping interior door trim on both sides. Well known problem on early E46 coupes due to differing rates of thermal expansion between rubber portion (pinch sensor) of trim and fabric portion of trip, shearing the adhesive between . Replaced high pitch horn. And low pitch horn while we were at it. 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. | ||
| Feb 201362000 miUS $75 | Replaced windshield washer pump that was leaking and causing a low fluid condition. | ||
| Aug 201464000 miUS $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). | ||
| Nov 201565000 mi | Passenger side door fails to reliably unlock outside handle remotely. Interior handle still works. BMW Tech said that lock control module needs to be replaced. Apparently there's a module for everything in a BMW. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2007 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jun 200763000 miUS $100 | Front bumper support cracked, required replacement. Part was $15 | ||
| Sep 200887000 miUS $400 | Valve adjustment. | ||
| Sep 2009107000 miUS $200 | Passenger window fails to roll down; disassembled door to fix. | ||
| Feb 2010113500 miUS $100 | Ignition coil replaced, spark plugs & fuel filter replaced. | ||
| Nov 2010126700 miUS $10 | Broken left front anti-roll bar mount. | ||
| Nov 2011136500 miUS $3900 | valve adjust, variable cam solenoid, oil leak repair, power steering leak repair, window washer repair, bumper repair. | ||
| Jan 2012137300 miUS $20 | service light came on again; apparently cam position solenoid replacement part failed. mechanic is researching similar failures to determine best course. | ||
| Jun 2012139000 miUS $150 | Ignition coil needed replacement | ||
| Apr 2013143200 miUS $1000 | Exhaust cam timing | ||
| Sep 2013145000 mi | Vanos adjustment. Mechanic misadjusted vanos on reassembly during earlier repair. | ||
| Jun 2014153000 miUS $2400 | replace alternator, battery frame cracking at swaybar mount passenger door lock actuator replaced | ||
| Sep 2015166000 miUS $600 | replaced front wheel bearing broken upper a-arm, rear | ||
| Jan 2016141000 mi | sunroof shade stuck/broken. also, seats worn. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 200858674 miUS $460 | Oil pan replaced due to over tightening of drain bolt. Stripped threads. Replaced both rear springs Replaced high pressure steering hose | ||
| Jun 200858688 mi | Replaced water pump/thermostat, under 90 warranty | ||
| Sep 201086018 miUS $2748 | Replace failed VANOs | ||
| Oct 201087200 miUS $56 | Replaced trim around shift. Badly scratched Window switch | ||
| Dec 201087000 miUS $123 | Replaced cubby storage. Door very scratched | ||
| Feb 201189000 miUS $300 | Repair exhaust hangers. Worn out and cracked. | ||
| Jul 201194300 miUS $350 | Air conditioning was not blowing cold air. | ||
| Mar 2012100000 miUS $800 | Differential seal on right side | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Nov 2009 - May 2011 | |||
| May 201050000 miUS $160 | Replaced Ignition coils, as original coils are known to deteriorate over time. I felt about a dozen misses over a 2000 mi drive. The dealer who looked at it recommended replacement, but couldnt cover it under warranty, cause it hadn't thrown a code. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jun 201267000 miUS $1500 | Water Pump and Fan was replaced along with the radiator. | ||
| Nov 201268300 miUS $100 | Replace O2 sensor. | ||
| May 201369600 miUS $90 | Temp gauge was not working. | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in South Africa May 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Apr 201040002 miR 400 | Input shaft seal into differential leaking. Seal replaced. Rubber drive shaft coupling replaced. | ||
| Jul 201042540 miR 1000 | RR shock lost damping. Decided to install aftermarket suspension to fix the problem. | ||
| Nov 201160140 miR 100 | Central locking not actuating the unlock function. Door lock unit needed to be replaced. Windscreen washer nozzles had failed and needed replacing. | ||
| Feb 201263860 mi | Boot lid handle mountings failed. Super glued mounts back in and re-attached handle. Interior trim around door seal on the inside of the car coming off. Pushed back into position but not glued. Input shaft seal on differential leaking. Seal replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201379000 miUS $1200 | Check engine light came on. Took it to BMW dealer. They replaced an emission control unit (a $500 part, I think), and performed a BMW inspection I. Total cost $1200 to $1500 (I've forgotten the exact price.) | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Belgium Dec 2009 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Jan 201083080 mi | automatic level control xenon headlights- electrical stepper motor broken | ||
| May 201084940 mi€900 | Alternator broke down and empty battery | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Jul 201293000 miUS $2200 | SMG pump failure | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 201647000 mi | Oil Leak....not yet found. Put dye in system. Think it's the S54's relief valve sticking open from time to time. Looking for an oil leak. | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 2011102000 mi | Replaced front control arm bushings and sway bar end links. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Sep 2010142000 miUS $3000 | Torque converter, control arm bushings water pump | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201089000 miUS $400 | Coolant tank cracked and needed replacement. | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Dec 2010130000 miUS $200 | The adjusting valve or "disa" valve was leaking air causing a check engine light. Replaced disa valve. | ||
| Mar 2012136000 miUS $1000 | Front control arms + bushings, rear trailing arm bushings, water pump + belts, water pump pulley. passenger side kidney grill fell out due to plastic tabs breaking off. probably due to being ten years old. replaced grill with new from BMW dearer for $55. Very easy repair; just pushes into place. | ||
| Dec 2012142000 miUS $106 | The shifter was getting sloppy so I bought a short shift kit to fix that. Also changed out the trans fluid - 1.3 quarts. This is a manual transmission. | ||
| Mar 2013147000 miUS $1056 | Replaced worn out tires and rear trailing arm ball joints. Aligned car after new tires and repairs | ||
| May 2013148000 miUS $65 | The climate control interior fans quit working. Replaced final stage fan resistor pack to repair. Common repair on these cars - this unit replaced the original one - it lasted more than ten years before it failed. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Feb 2012193400 miUS $110 | expansion tank leak water pump leak | ||
| Jan 2013214000 miUS $560 | Steering angle sensor failed. | ||
| Dec 2013238000 miUS $160 | Fuel pump failure, replaced. radiator small leak, replaced. | ||
| Jan 2014198800 miUS $150 | alternator failed | ||
| Sep 2014254000 miUS $500 | left rear wheel bearing replacement | ||
| Oct 2014254000 miUS $150 | Replaced dead 5.5 year old battery | ||
| Dec 2016302000 miUS $125 | loose steering, replaced worn tie rods. replaced steering coupler. Sway bar bushing replaced. Front control arms replaced, lower control arm bushings replaced. Rear trailing arm bushings replaced. Rear sway bar bushings and rear sway bar links replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 2011135000 miUS $100 | Bad front sway bar end links and control arm bushings, replaced with OEM sway bar end links and poly control arm bushings. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Sep 201476000 mi | clutch replacement water pump and thermostat replacement | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Aug 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200531000 mi | Faulty ignition coil repaired under warranty. | ||
| May 200532860 mi | Driver's seat heating element repaired under warranty. | ||
| Jan 200945880 miC $240 | Thermostat replaced. | ||
| Mar 200946500 miC $300 | HVAC Final Stage Resistor (fan speed control) replaced. | ||
| Apr 200946810 miC $300 | Front control arm bushings replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States - Dec 2008 | |||
| Nov 200858000 miUS $200 | HVAC Control unit going bad. AC blower working intermittent, then would not turn off after shutting down car. | ||
| Dec 200860000 miUS $800 | Replace Control arm bushings. Front suspension was feeling loose and nosy on driveways and bumps | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010104000 miUS $60 | thermostat | ||
| Jan 2011109000 miUS $112 | Replace water pump not due to malfunction, annoying sound appeared. Car was drivable before the repair. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 2012124000 miUS $375 | Replaced front control arms and control arm bushings (CABs) | ||
| Aug 2012126700 miUS $400 | Replaced front struts. | ||
| Nov 2012129200 mi | Service Engine Soon (SES) light activated. Codes p0171 and p0174= lean on both banks. | ||
| Mar 2013130000 miUS $650 | Strut bearings needed to be replaced. Intermittent Service Engine Soon (SES) light for "lean on both banks". | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Oct 2015 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Nov 201597500 miUS $930 | Alternator replaced | ||
| Jan 201698300 miUS $325 | Gap between driver's window and B-pillar causing wind noise. Body shop replaced regulator. Gap still present. | ||
| Nov 2016103500 miUS $300 | HVAC blower periodically stopped working. Replaced blower motor resistor. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201379320 miC $865 | Replace worn out front control arm bushings Replace faulty thermostat | ||
| Jun 201380600 miC $205 | Replaced rubber intake boots, rebuilt DISA valve Replaced front stabiliser bar end links | ||
| Jul 201380900 miC $372 | Electric cooling fan failed | ||
| Aug 201382000 miC $137 | Faulty exhaust can position sensor | ||
| Feb 201487400 miC $1800 | Oil separator failure. Replaced entire crankcase ventilation system, intake manifold gasket, valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, VANOS oil line. Thermostat leaking; replaced under part warranty. | ||
| Apr 201488440 miC $189 | Replaced faulty intake camshaft position sensor. | ||
| Mar 201599200 miC $750 | Replaced broken windshield wiper linkage. Replace leaking windshield cowl trim (leaky gaskets caused wiper linkage to corrode and seize up) Replaced worn-out front control arms Replace rear trailing arm bushings. Intended as preventive (I installed polyurethane bushings instead of the stock rubber bushings), but the rubber in driver side bushing was in fact tearing apart. Other worn out parts had masked this. Replaced accessory belts | ||
| May 2015101060 miC $260 | Replaced broken driver's door lock actuator unit. | ||
| Aug 2016114080 miC $353 | Replace seized front brake calipers, preventively replaced front brake lines | ||
| Feb 2017119040 miC $1125 | Replace failed valve cover gasket after CCV clogged Replace leaking shift rod and output shaft seals | ||
| Jan 2018127720 miC $1600 | Replaced failed valve cover; replaced failing accessory belt tensioners and idler pulleys. | ||
| Jun 2018132060 miC $50 | Replaced faulty brake pad wear sensors | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 201188400 miUS $67 | Idler pulley broke while driving. Replaced pulley and belts Idler pulley broke while driving. Replaced pulley and both belts | ||
| Mar 201188400 mi | Two struts leaking when sold. TPMS system problem but was never diagnosed or fixed. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| May 201274680 miC $600 | replaced thermostat DISA valve flap making noise | ||
| Sep 201276880 miC $250 | Replace idler pulley | ||
| Nov 201277380 miC $1000 | replace expansion tank | ||
| Jul 201379560 miC $600 | replaced crankcase ventilation valve (high oil consumption) and one (1) ignition coil | ||
| Dec 201484320 miC $800 | Replace thermostat Replace engine valve gaskets | ||
| Feb 201584320 miC $420 | Diagnose and replace upper radiator hose | ||
| Jan 201680000 miC $1600 | Replace power steering high pressure hose Leaking radiator | ||
| May 201692380 miC $400 | Oil filter housing leak. Replace gasket. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014160000 miUS $300 | Left front caliper went bad | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Apr 2011129000 miUS $1057 | pulleys and accessory drive belts | ||
| Aug 2012149800 miUS $165 | power steering reservoir and hoses replaced | ||
| Nov 2012152800 miUS $89 | outside temp. sensor replaced | ||
| Mar 2013157000 miUS $654 | alternator not functioning, replaced. | ||
| Jun 2013160000 miUS $465 | fuel pump failed, replaced | ||
| Oct 2013164700 miUS $300 | oil filter housing replaced | ||
| Feb 2015180700 miUS $287 | replaced intake cam sensor and coolant temp switch | ||
| Oct 2015188300 miUS $2416 | replaced rear shocks, front struts, front control arms & bushings replaced water pump, thermostat, tensioner pulley, main serpentine belt | ||
| Apr 2016192300 miUS $1225 | Oxygen sensors, crankcase vent kit, DISA valve | ||
| May 2016193400 miUS $457 | Secondary air pump and EGR valve replaced. | ||
| Feb 2017200183 miUS $1115 | Bad ABS/DSC control unit -- replaced along with two brake pressure switches and the brake master cylinder | ||
| May 2017203000 miUS $1300 | Replaced catalytic converters with used units | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200878000 miUS $140 | Outside Air Temp. sensor. Common breakage with the E46 as it is subject to impact from snow and ice. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Oct 2012 - May 2013 | |||
| Dec 201297000 miUS $75 | Power Window switch | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Nov 201188000 miUS $475 | Replaced water pump | ||
| Dec 201189000 mi | Car ran very rough then stalled and wouldn't re-start. Had to be towed to shop. Started and ran perfectly the next day. No computer codes! Shop tech. put 100 miles on the car trying to duplicate the problem. No luck. | ||
| Oct 201292500 miUS $500 | Replaced fuel pump. Working perfectly when the car was being driven. The problem only occured when starting the car. It wouldn't start at all or started and ran very rough at low idle. | ||
| May 2013101000 miUS $1500 | Cooling Ststem: Plastic Tanks cracked under coolant fill cap and on radiator. Replaced tank and radiator/tank. Surprised BMW makes these thermally stressed coolant tanks out of plastic... Cheap to make expensive to fix... | ||
| Feb 2015121000 mi | Water pump replaced 8/14 failed and leaked resulting in coolant loss, engine overheated badly, head warped, head gasket blew,coolant flow into cylinder, engine totaled. Giving car to charity.Cost to replace engine (used)= value of car :( | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Dec 2020 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Apr 2021180000 mi | Replaced both intake hoses due to CEL Passenger airbag recall | ||
| Aug 2021183000 miUS $92 | New RR caliper which cause a brake pad failure where the wear material fell off. New pads & caliper | ||
| Sep 2021185000 miUS $35 | Reseal and remount trunk mounted taillights, reattach C pillar trim fabric. Replaced failed parking brake handle. Would no longer engage. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014168000 miUS $550 | Differential bushing | ||
| Sep 2014169000 miUS $13 | Expansion tank cap replaced. The plastic at the second o-ring had broken. Leaving one intact o-ring. | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2011 |
| BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 201178300 miUS $750 | Freeze expansion plug blew out of engine, leaked oil from cylinders onto exhaust assy. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Dec 201062000 miUS $800 | Bad CV joint in driveshaft. Replaced driveshaft assy | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201353000 miUS $200 | One exhaust system mounting bracket replaced. Bluetooth pairing button broke. | ||
| Jun 201870000 miUS $1600 | Airbag module malfunction. New BMW part had to be procured - $650. Balance was labor and cost of removing an aftermarket airbag on/off switch for the passenger's seat. | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Mar 201070000 miUS $4000 | Transmission needed replacement | ||
| Jun 201071000 miUS $150 | Oil leak from oil level sensor. | ||
| Jun 201185000 miUS $650 | oil level sensor leaking; 4th time replaced | ||
| Jul 201185300 miUS $700 | Shocks/struts/bushings replaced b/c badly worn; broken front sway bar end link replaced. | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Aug 2016126000 miUS $420 | oil leak in common area for m54 engine; oil filter housing gasket replaced. also preventive maintenance replaced pre and post o2 sensors. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States May 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| May 2012109000 miUS $1825 | Hydraulic cylinder line for automatic convertible top had a leak. Had to buy entire cylinder for this one line repair. | ||
| Sep 2012110000 mi | Shop inspection found broken springs, $1000 estimate to fix. Leak around crankcase: no estimate; needed further exploration. Leak around seal that had been recently replaced: $400 | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jul 201077000 miUS $800 | Conv. top would not close, big poblem since it would open no problem but had to go to manual mode to close. seems there should be a override for this as the motor was not reading lockdown when it opened but so it wouldnt close. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Feb 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015111000 miUS $30 | Thermostat replacement | ||
| Jun 2015112000 miUS $100 | Power Steering pump was tired, replaced with used unit from junk yard. Battery replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201671300 miUS $600 | Lock actuator needed to be replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2016159000 mi | Coil was misfiring. Had to install a new coil. | ||
| Jun 2016160000 mi | Replaced Cam Filter sensor and housing | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 201764250 miUS $188 | Water pump failed. Part was under warranty, only cost was coolant. Valve cover gasket VANOS Seals replaced, symptoms were lack of power at low RPM Front pads and rotors. First time replacement | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017100000 miUS $7000 | New clutch (preventive - original clutch had not failed New shocks New pads | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2006 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Dec 200642000 mi | The nut on top of the spring tower came loose and make a loud noise over bumps. It just needed to be tightened. | ||
| Sep 2010125000 miUS $1000 | Replaced control arms, bushings in L&R front plus alignment. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 200977000 miUS $536 | right and left front suspension Lower Control Arm bushings | ||
| Sep 201091000 miUS $695 | Headlight control module replaced. Consists of three switches and computerized power supply. Expensive !!! | ||
| Jul 2012109200 miUS $600 | Replace rubber air intake passages. Original equipment age cracked. Leaking headlight washer, draining entire windshield/headlight washer reservoir. | ||
| Jun 2013116000 miUS $1028 | Final Stage Resistor (AC fan speed and temp control) replaced Replace window regulators, both doors. Window drop function not working, and window alignment out of spec. Two window lift assemblies replaced. | ||
| Sep 2013119000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2014130000 miUS $4982 | Clear coat on hood fogged and flaking, rest of car dulling with age. Repainted in factory color with subtle "true flames" ghosted in pearl on nose, hood and front sides. Front seats reupholstered in matching leather. Very nicely done! | ||
| Mar 2016138000 miUS $800 | Intermittent misfire, replaced three ignition coils. Drivers side seat would not adjust, replaced fore-aft power seat motor. | ||
| Sep 2017141409 miUS $429 | Windshield washer system inoperative. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 200945000 miUS $350 | Replace worn door mechanism on driver's side. Check engine warning light, reset. | ||
| Dec 200947000 mi | Drive side door not unlocking, fixed. | ||
| Dec 201368000 miUS $600 | Exhaust system. Brakes redone. New wheels and tires. Regular maintenance. Total of $6,000. | ||
| Mar 201585000 miUS $500 | Windscreen washer pump. Took three trips to get repaired | ||
| Dec 201592000 miUS $600 | Windscreen washer pump. Took 4 repairs to finally fix! | ||
| Apr 2017102000 miUS $500 | Replace controller for door locks with second hand part. | ||
| Jun 2017104000 mi | Replace controller for door locks with second hand part - tried 2 more times and ended up with replacing the original part and removing the fuse. The doors don't unlock remotely, but at least work manually | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| May 201385000 miUS $900 | valve seal damage engine temp sensor damaged | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 201086000 miUS $450 | Replaced engine thermostat following "Service Engine Soon" light. | ||
| Mar 201086000 miUS $450 | Replaced engine thermostat as result of "Service Engine Soon" warning light. | ||
| Sep 201198000 miUS $148 | Replaced dead battery (AAA) | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2015123700 miUS $200 | I had to replace the alternator which stopped charging the battery. | ||
| Aug 2015126000 miUS $50 | I had to replace a leaky valve cover gasket. The blower motor for hvac system stopped working, and I replaced the motor resistor to fix the problem. | ||
| Sep 2016135000 miUS $150 | The cooling system expansion tank ruptured and caused a massive loss of coolant. I removed and replaced the tank. For peace of mind, I also purchased a new coolant level sensor which mounts in the bottom of the tank. | ||
| May 2017137500 miUS $65 | I replaced a part called the steering guibo which is a connector with a rubber damper that is between the steering column and steering rack. The rubber in the old connector had worn and was loose. This was noted by excessive play in the steering wheel before any steering forces were applied to the steering rack. | ||
| Oct 2017143000 miUS $125 | I had misfire codes for 2 cylinders, replaced the spark plugs with no change in the problems. I then changed the ignition coils for those same 2 cylinders and the error codes, and rough engine problems were solved. | ||
| May 2021154000 miUS $1650 | Shop noted broken rear spring during PM and NY state inspection. Both springs replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2015131000 miUS $127 | replaced fuel pump under back seat of car, took about 30 mins. to do. | ||
| Mar 2016143000 miUS $250 | replaced both inner and outer tie rods on both front sides. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States May 2013 - May 2020 | |||
| Aug 2013127000 miUS $1100 | fuel pump failed | ||
| Jun 2014141000 miUS $1200 | oil leak transmission leak | ||
| Nov 2014146600 miUS $300 | oil leak | ||
| Feb 2016163300 miUS $740 | replaced radiator and fan | ||
| Mar 2016163000 miUS $180 | window regulator replaced | ||
| Jun 2016169000 miUS $180 | convertible top | ||
| Sep 2016173000 miUS $350 | part replaced. | ||
| Feb 2017177000 miUS $180 | replaced valve cover gasket | ||
| Jun 2017181000 miUS $200 | replaced thermostat per check engine codes | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016101000 miUS $300 | Replaced passenger side inner and outer tie rod. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Louisiana, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016212000 miUS $22 | Stiff steering. Flushed power steering fluid. Helped but did not resolve problem. Possibly have worn/bad shock mount bearing(s) | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
168-horsepower 2.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in France Oct 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 2016101680 mi€200 | fuel pump dead | ||
| Apr 2017133300 mi€100 | the door lock actuator was replaced | ||
| Jun 2018139500 mi€660 | DISA broken | ||
2002 BMW 3-Series 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW 3-Series in Hawaii, United States Aug 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200651000 miUS $325 | Final stage resistor needs to be replaced. AC went out one night, and mysteriously came back like nothing ever happened. Both service advisor at dealer and mechanic at a different shop said it was the blower resistor(something like that). although the | ||
| Nov 200654000 miUS $700 | dead alternator | ||
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