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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%)
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- 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 589 repairs.
2002 BMW 3-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (16%)
Chart based on 32 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 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 65600 mi US $441 |
Right side differential seal leak |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 127000 mi US $450 |
Broken Axle Shaft |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 98300 mi US $200 |
Transmission went into limp mode. Sensor in transmission replaced. |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 189600 mi C $800 |
Relace front axle and boot |
| 196200 mi | Torn CV Boot - repaired under warranty |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
| 126480 mi R 1270 |
Replaced flywheel |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 58500 mi US $2000 |
Transmission seal leak. Lower arm control bushings worn. Need to be replaced. |
| 97000 mi US $50 |
Torque converter failed and needed to be replaced. |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 84000 mi US $1085 |
Replaced front axle driveshaft and universal joints |
| 100000 mi US $2557 |
Replaced front axle boots |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 97000 mi US $600 |
Replaced drivers side front axle assembly |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
Replace passenger side drive axle assembly |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 115000 mi | Left axle boot is leaking |
| 127000 mi | Right axle boot leaking again |
| 86180 mi C $350 |
Replace front right axle shaft. vibration noise when turning |
2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 124000 mi C $800 |
U joint was cracked - part replaced |
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 32000 mi US $250 |
Rear differential seal and pinion seal replaced to fix leaks. |
| 100000 mi US $800 |
Differential seal on right side |
| 120000 mi US $500 |
Torn front axle boots |
| 133000 mi US $325 |
Replaced fluid in Differential. Was making a grinding noise. Replaced with BMW Genuine fluid. |
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 40002 mi R 400 |
Input shaft seal into differential leaking. Seal replaced. Rubber drive shaft coupling replaced. |
| 63860 mi | Input shaft seal on differential leaking. Seal replaced. |
| 93000 mi US $2200 |
SMG pump failure |
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 142000 mi US $3000 |
Torque converter, |
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 119040 mi C $1125 |
Replace leaking shift rod and output shaft seals |
| 142000 mi US $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. |
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 168000 mi US $550 |
Differential bushing |
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 62000 mi US $800 |
Bad CV joint in driveshaft. Replaced driveshaft assy |
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 70000 mi US $4000 |
Transmission needed replacement |
2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 141000 mi US $1200 |
transmission leak |
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