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2004 BMW X3 repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 148 repairs.
2004 BMW X3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 60 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 129000 mi US $1000 |
Fuel filter, fuel pump, |
| 101000 mi | Cooling sensor went and caused check engine light and low coolant level light |
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40700 mi US $200 |
Intermittent service engine soon light. Service pulled a fault code but could not diagnose what caused it. Light not illuminated at the time of repair. Repaired a vacuum hose. Light hasn't returned. |
| 50000 mi US $500 |
MAP thermostat short to positive. Replaced MAP thermostat. |
| 61000 mi US $1200 |
Cracked expansion tank. |
| 139000 mi US $150 |
Coolant light came on while driving but went off by the time I went to the shop. No codes were noted and coolant level was full. Not sure what happened. |
| 71800 mi US $500 |
coolant light came on - coolant tank was replaced. |
| 167000 mi US $140 |
secondary air system causing check engine soon light to turn on. The repair estimate was above $2000 so I decided not to do it and get a new car instead. check engine soon light turned on right after I left the smog check shop. |
| 100300 mi US $150 |
Valve cover gasket leak (leak appeared at 98k miles). |
| 109000 mi US $60 |
Radiator leak |
| 84800 mi US $150 |
Replaced upstream O2 sensor for bank 2. Bank 1 sensor had been replaced 5 months earlier. |
| 96000 mi US $60 |
Replace intake hose from air filter to engine. Had crack and was leaking air and causing lean condition. |
| 111000 mi US $5 |
Had previously replaced Disa valve for intake system with replacement from Dorman. Gasket material was inferior and created intake leak. Pulled Disa valve, installed O-ring and resealed valve. Failure attributed to faulty part. |
| 117000 mi US $40 |
Leaking valve cover gasket. |
| 126000 mi US $130 |
Water pump bearings failed. Pump was replaced at 80,000 miles roughly and was replaced with aftermarket part. |
| 127000 mi US $30 |
Replace leaking upper rad hose. |
| 68000 mi US $4500 |
Supposed leaking water pump was replaced when that was not the issue at all |
| 142300 mi US $400 |
Replaced CVV and intake gaskets. |
| 12400 mi $500 |
Engine hesitating at certain rpm band. 1 of 2 oxy sensors replaced in accordance with numerous fault codes from OBC. |
| 17360 mi $800 |
Same problem again, engine hesitating at certain rpm band. Same oxy sensor again shown as faulty on OBC. As it had recently been changed the ECU was reprogrammed. This has eliminated the problem. |
| 41540 mi $350 |
Severe vibration and knocking noise coming from front of car under sharp acceleration from standstill. Diagnosed as worn left engine mount which was replaced and fixed the problem. |
| 116350 mi US $97 |
Leak in the coolant system. Assumed it was leaking from the coolant expansion tank (common problem for this model) so replaced the expansion tank with the OEM version. Also flushed coolant and added new BMW coolant. |
| 122000 mi US $160 |
Car rode rough over bad pavement. Replaced driver and passenger motor mounts. |
| 124000 mi US $1217 |
Service light came on and said that the car was running lean because of an air leak. Poor fuel economy. Replaced radiator, upper and lower radiator hoses, auxiliary switch, coolant, and air mass meter boot |
| 129000 mi US $167 |
Service light came on, car running lean. Replaced intake manifold adjusting unit (aka DISA valve). |
| 132000 mi US $543 |
Service light for vacuum leak. Replaced vacuum lines from back of intake manifold. Slow oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket. |
| 67000 mi US $50 |
There's a vibration in the rear near the exhaust which had a repair done. No vibration before the repair. Told this was "normal." |
| 75000 mi US $1760 |
Not enough room to describe - Vent Valve, Water Pump, Oil leak, entire belt system, belt tensioner, etc. Not enough room to describe - Vent Valve, Water Pump, Oil leak, entire belt system, belt tensioner, etc. |
| 77000 mi US $468 |
DISA Valve. Replaced by independent shop for $214 after having been quoted $468 by BMW dealer. DISA Valve |
| 88700 mi US $650 |
Oil leak - Valve Cover Gasket and Oil Filter Housing Gasket |
| 89000 mi | I have a recurring problem with the "service engine soon" light coming on and a message that the system is too lean. Can't find the problem. |
| 116000 mi US $3200 |
Rough idle caused by DISA valve. Oil leak in pan gasket. 17 hour repair job, big expense for cheap part. Over 2400 bucks just to change a gasket. |
| 118000 mi US $150 |
Exhaust loud on acceleration. Vacuum operated valve in exhaust by muffler not operating. Vacuum line repaired. Noise returned several days later. Internet search shows this to be common; users and dealers hack repair: block vacuum and valve. |
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 195000 mi US $75 |
Rough running and codes. Repaired multiple intake air leaks. |
| 209000 mi US $62 |
Replaced coolant pipes under intake manifold. |
| 121000 mi US $2500 |
Failed gasket around oilpan and failed seal on transmission |
| 127000 mi US $750 |
engine freezing, fast fluxuating rpms, stability control system going crazy in weather 32 degrees F and below. mechanic had trouble figuring out the issue. ended up replacing entire intake manifold and now car runs like new |
| 90000 mi US $800 |
engine oil leaks, engine valve gasket replaced. |
| 91700 mi | 1. Error code : P0172, P0175, engine stalled and suddenly stop sometimes. the shop told me might be MAF or intake pipe air leaks or failed fuel system. |
| 73300 mi US $1911 |
Small oil leak on the garage floor. Had to replace oil separator system (acc. to forums a common failure) and valve cover gaskets on the engine at 70,000 miles at a cost of almost $2,000.00. This will prevent me from ever buying another BMW. |
| 76000 mi | This is the second time I would have to spend $1,900 to replace leaking seals etc. The first time I had all gaskets, seals & O rings replace at a cost of $1,700. Strangely enough the leak occurred after a trip for an oil change, etc. |
| 80800 mi US $1100 |
Oil pan leaking in two places |
| 86500 mi US $1100 |
Oil pan leak |
| 48000 mi | Left engine mount cracked, causing kickback and sound from steering when turning left and accelerating hard simultaneously. Repaired under warranty. |
| 126000 mi US $498 |
DISA variable intake valve failed. Unit replaced. |
| 152000 mi US $931 |
A crankcase ventiliation valve hose was leaking, triggering the SES light. Entire CVV system and hoses were replaced. |
| 161000 mi US $80 |
Misfire in 2 cylinders, diagnosed as failed ignition coils. |
| 162500 mi US $645 |
Cracked expansion tank replaced along with hoses. |
| 171000 mi US $265 |
Leaking oil filter housing gasket leaking and repaired. |
| 43000 mi US $50 |
emissions sensor malfunction-- sensor replaced |
| 45000 mi | Have had engine noise since April 2008. Dealer stated no problems shown on computer. Have had independent oil analysis done & have given dealer results several times showing excess bearing wear or a cracked head or casting. |
| 45000 mi | engine bearing noise-- dealer says nothing wrong-- oil analysis says problem much worse & bearing is ready to fail |
| 92000 mi US $500 |
Coolant expansion tank and water pump leaking. Replaced both parts along with coolant and belts. |
| 141000 mi US $500 |
Rattling coming form the front of the engine. Had to replace all three pulleys. |
| 90000 mi US $250 |
the engine light went on, it was repaired |
| 109800 mi US $800 |
oil leak, one fixed one still needed |
| 129000 mi US $1700 |
We had to have the oil pan replaced or repaired. The majority of the expense was due to labor not parts, as it is hard to reach in the x3. |
| 130000 mi US $550 |
The car wouldn't start, tried a new battery but it turned out to be the starter. It cost 550.00 |
2004 BMW X3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD
| 33480 mi €4200 |
turbo blew |
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