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2003 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
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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 590 repairs.
2003 BMW 3-Series brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 134700 mi US $1100 |
1) rear brake pads, rotors, calipers replaced. |
| 111300 mi US $680 |
Calipers and rotors |
2003 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 182000 mi US $226 |
brake line corrosion |
2003 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 120000 mi US $50 |
Brake noise and vibration returned. Resurfaced front rotors (were new recently) and replaced front caliper slide pins/bushing.s |
| 124000 mi US $30 |
Front brakes vibrating again, removed rotors, cleaned with steel wool and wire wheel. Visible pad imprints remain Installed new reman front brake calipers, freshly turned rotors, and new Stoptech Sport pads. Flushed and bled all 4 brakes with ATE 200. |
2003 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 127000 mi US $850 |
Bad sensor |
| 115400 mi US $250 |
Front brake pads were wearing unevenly due to seized calipers. Front calipers, pads, rotors replaced. Stainless steel brake lines install on all 4 corners. Brake fluid flushed. |
| 124300 mi US $350 |
Rear brake pipes leaking near reservoir, replaced both rear lines from reservoir to rear brake hoses. |
| 137000 mi US $100 |
Replaced parking brake and parking brake hardware. |
2003 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 105300 mi | Rotor frozen; repaired. |
2003 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 110800 mi US $210 |
Faulty brake sensor light caused abs and traction control problems. No codes so only reset the light. |
| 115000 mi US $250 |
Brake, ABS and traction control lights started coming on again two weeks after reset. Codes this time. Brake light sensor was replaced and problem disappeared. |
| 101000 mi US $1750 |
Dust cover came loose on front disc brake & ruined rotor & pads |
| 118000 mi US $1200 |
Brakes, drums |
2003 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 43000 mi US $900 |
3 alarm lights, brake wear, TPMS, traction control. The problem was faulty steering angle sensor. Also had valves adjusted, oil change and belts replaced |
2003 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 67000 mi US $4500 |
Steering wheel sensor, which replays to traction control system, was out, leading to intermittent traction control failure |
2003 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 89000 mi US $50 |
Left front brake caliper piston seized. Opted to replace with a good used part instead of rebuilding the caliper or buying rebuilt caliper. |
2003 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 137000 mi US $220 |
Put 4 new tires on car, ABS started acting up and then exclamation (orange) warning symbol next to drive mode lit up. Brake lights didn't work. Replaced brake module $80 part $40 labor(friend). |
2003 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 114700 mi C $1000 |
Replace pads |
| 121300 mi C $800 |
Seized rear caliper |
| 120420 mi C $1000 |
Seized front caliper |
| 158720 mi | Baker plate failure |
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