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2004 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
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 751 repairs.
2004 BMW 3-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (12%)
$1000 - $2499 (39%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| 88000 mi US $1000 |
CV joint boot needed replacing, and boot on rack and pinion. Independent shop changed whole axle for half of what the dealer charged me to replace just the rubber boot. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 92000 mi US $1223 |
Car was slipping in first gear for the first min in the morning. Trans fluid and filter were changed |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21080 mi | Rear linkage clunking noise. Improperly lubed joints. Warranty. |
| 58280 mi C $2400 |
Replaced front CV boots, cracked. Cleaned and repacked inner and outer CV joints/bearings. Also performed 96km 'Service II' (belts, plugs, fluids, etc) Replaced front CV boots, cracked. Cleaned and repacked inner and outer CV joints/bearings.rnrnAlso performed 96km 'Service II' (belts, plugs, fluids, etc) |
| 91140 mi | Real axel seals weeping fluid. Replaced rear axel seals on the differential. Replaced differential fluid and plugs. |
| 73000 mi | Replaced valve cover seal. Replaced front CV joint boots and axles. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 98000 mi US $100 |
Thumping noise occurring while turning at speeds of 25mph or greater. As time progressed the thumping occurred at slower speeds with minimal need for steering wheel movement to bring on the thumping. Front axles worn...required replacement. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94000 mi US $2000 |
transmission leak |
| 97000 mi US $2000 |
repaired CV boots, |
| 188700 mi US $1000 |
replace front axles, and transfer case bushing |
| 66000 mi US $1100 |
4 wheel drive front axles worn, one boot was cracked and leaking |
| 107000 mi US $1600 |
Steering wheel/chassis vibration under acceleration increasingly severe; first att. fix replaced engine mounts, failed to fix; successfully fixed with replacement of front axle half-shafts. |
| 179000 mi US $1956 |
Differential failed |
| 28000 mi | Transmssion delay from reverse to drive when cold started...reflashed with new software like last time...hopefully will work this time, also complimentary oil service. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 218000 mi US $3300 |
transmission indicator came on. transmission was slipping and went to default mode. Had to tow to shop. Shop determined that transmission had to be replaced. Replaced with a warrantied used transmission. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 182000 mi US $1200 |
Broken Axel. Replaced both front axels |
| 151300 mi US $1900 |
Replaced right front axle as boot had been torn for a while |
| 50300 mi US $1135 |
Front CV axle boots failed |
| 73000 mi US $800 |
front outer cv boots |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 94000 mi US $350 |
Guibo replace |
| 89280 mi C $900 |
Leaking selector shaft seal. Leaking OFHG. |
| 206000 mi US $300 |
Replace driveshaft center bearing, rebuild driveshaft U-joints. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 92000 mi | New brakes and rotors and CV joints. All taken care of where purchased at no cost to me. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 135000 mi US $200 |
Driveshaft center support bearing failed and was replaced. Also replaced worn guibo. |
| 144300 mi US $485 |
Center support bearing failed again and was replaced. |
| 115000 mi US $1000 |
Replace SMG O ring which was causing a leak of the fluid |
| 58000 mi US $479 |
Clutch pedal bushing |
| 63000 mi US $500 |
Worn diff cover bushing. Required cover replacement. OEM bushings not available separately. |
| 125000 mi US $1400 |
Rear differential leaking from all seals. Complete refurbishment from dealer. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 89000 mi US $4 |
Noise from rear end. Changed rear differential oil, which appears to have alleviated the issue. |
| 92000 mi US $40 |
hydraulic pump for SMG transmission failed, car wouldn't shift to start (must be in neutral). problem turned out to be an electrical relay and a blown fuse. |
| 64000 mi US $70 |
Salmon relay went out. SMG kept shifting into neutral. Finally drove it to shop and part was replaced. |
| 63000 mi US $3200 |
SMG issue. Heard grinding sounds on downshifts, car felt like it was slipping and unable to catch 1st gear, car would overheat in traffic and shift into neutral. SMG pump replaced. |
| 230200 mi US $2500 |
Clutch slave cylinder failed, replaced with new clutch, flex disk, motor & transmission mounts, rear main engine seal, SMG reservoir hose. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 156000 mi US $100 |
Vibration when decelerating. Found bad center support bearing on drive shaft. Also broken bolt holding driveshaft together. Replaced a worn shifter bushing while it was apart. Car still shifted fine just sloppy. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 124000 mi US $73 |
Radiator fluid leak. Transmission cooling hose became detached. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 79000 mi US $1500 |
Brought my 325Ci into dealership for Inspection I. Mechanic found problem with hardy disc which had to be replaced. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 82000 mi | Differential began to whine, over 80mph. |
| 66030 mi US $3247 |
New clutch |
| 81200 mi US $1398 |
Shift Handle Support Rod Snapped Pinion seal leaking |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 115000 mi US $3000 |
Replace both rear axles due to corrosion causing faults with traction control system. |
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