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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%)
Chart based on 590 repairs.
2003 BMW 3-Series other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 19 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 Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 77500 mi C $100 |
Replaced the headlights washer spray nozzles. |
| 93000 mi C $250 |
Changed radiator, expansion tank and transmission thermostat due to a leak. |
2003 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 85043 mi US $1010 |
replace wiper inserts, right front sway bar link, change gear oil in differential |
| 110715 mi US $709 |
replace valve cover gasket (oil leak) |
| 175000 mi US $500 |
hood latch stopped working |
2003 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 120700 mi US $650 |
Rear sub frame bushing change |
2003 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 128000 mi US $50 |
Door lock cylinder broke (the remote would open the door but the key would not. Replaced cylinder. |
2003 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 91500 mi | Front Fender Liner worn and broke during car wash. This also took the temperature sensor from the wheel well. |
2003 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77000 mi US $177 |
Catch in door lock broke |
| 127000 mi US $85 |
Replaced fuel tank sending unit due to damage from a mouse chewing on it. |
2003 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
| 40920 mi A $2660 |
Roof side gutter leaking. BMW make substandard cars. Be warned, do NOT buy. |
| 55180 mi A $170 |
Window lifter broken. Replaced with new one |
2003 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 110000 mi | rear trailing arm bushing, exhaust manifolds replaced, transmission fluid, rear differential fluid, o2 sensors replaced |
| 111000 mi US $850 |
Sunroof cassette replacement |
2003 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 80000 mi US $130 |
Crack found in chassis at rear subframe mounting point. Removed differential, exhaust, gas tank and rear subframe. Welded in reinforcement plates at subframe mounting points, cutout access holes and reinforced from inside and reassemble. |
2003 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 102000 mi | Passenger seat would not lock into position. Removed the seat and reinstalled and it now functions properly. |
2003 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 128000 mi US $487 |
Change RF turn signal bulb and broke the housing upon reinserting due to weak plastic. Has shop replace entire turn signal lens. Part cost: 53.47 Labor:0.00 |
2003 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 97340 mi | Glove box lock stuck, but could be opened with key. |
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