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2003 BMW Z4 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- 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 204 repairs.
2003 BMW Z4 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 BMW Z4
Engine not specified
| 76000 mi US $1200 |
New electric motor to raise/lower convertible top |
| 61000 mi US $475 |
Main gasket around front windshield had aged in the sun |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 59600 mi US $104 |
Back of Driver seat came off. Had to get parts from Germany |
| 88000 mi US $2500 |
Convertible top motor failed. Replaced motor and all new hydraulics |
| 89000 mi US $150 |
Front window seals and plastic wiper covers were rotting due to age. Replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $50 |
Driver's drink holder failed. Replaced with OEM part. |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 24000 mi US $570 |
Thrid Brake light cracked Rear side marker light fell into car fender |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 45000 mi US $2800 |
Hydraulic pump for top failed. |
| 40000 mi US $121 |
Replaced windshield molding and cowl cover due to cracking and deterioration. |
| 47000 mi | Convertible top hydraulic pump failed. Will not repair. |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 53000 mi US $50 |
Replaced broken cup holder |
| 56000 mi US $80 |
Replaced front windshield cowl |
| 81000 mi US $115 |
Replaced Third Brake light which had cracked |
| 58200 mi US $385 |
replace cowling at the base of the windshield due to deterioration |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 75020 mi | Convertible motor needed to be changed... apparently it's a common issue because of a bad drainage system near the trunk. |
| 71000 mi US $1400 |
Power top motor had to be replaced. |
| 72300 mi US $250 |
Molding above & below windshield was deteriorated. I had them replaced |
| 28520 mi C $67 |
Convertible top motor failed and squealing brake pads changed for ceramic which fixed problem. |
| 84000 mi US $560 |
Center brake light leaking around seal. Allowed water into trunk with collection in battery/electronics area ruining radio amplifier. Replaced light and amplifier. |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 62000 mi US $1600 |
Convertible top motor and drive belt replacement |
| 68000 mi US $1500 |
Convertible top motor leaking fluid. Replaced seals for hydraulic lines. |
| 82000 mi US $1400 |
Driver door had rattle. dealer pulled panel and found bolt from power window motor had come out and fallen into bottom of door. Dealer said it was not under warranty and $400 ~$600 cost to fix it. |
| 120280 mi A $200 |
Convertible roof wouldnt retract, dealer repaired faulty fitting and tested all good. Dealer had previously fitted new roof to vehicle. |
| 61000 mi US $500 |
Replace Convertible Top Motor |
| 56000 mi US $500 |
Motor for convertible top seized. Will be replacing it myself. Parts total about $500. |
| 73000 mi US $400 |
Windshield Gasket, dry rotted and cracked with pieces falling out. New part ordered from manufacturer in Germany. |
| 83000 mi US $8000 |
Driver's door leaking, reatached door membrane. Soft top drainage clog, cleaned drains |
| 83000 mi US $500 |
Soft top electro hydraulic motor burn out due to water intrusion. This is the second time that the E/H unit has to be replaced due waterd damage |
| 88000 mi US $90 |
Replaced soft top electro-hydraulic motor |
| 95700 mi | Soft top hydroelectric motor stopped working due to water intrusion, this would be the fourth unit installed |
| 77300 mi US $1500 |
convertible top motor |
| 87400 mi US $1500 |
Top Motor |
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