| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 BMW X3 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (8%)
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 75 repairs.
2005 BMW X3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 109120 mi C $911 |
Side view mirror motor; mirror would move erratically Rear hatch would not open without key fob, rear assembly with trunk release needed to be replaced Rear passenger Window regulator is faulty and window does not work properly all the time |
| 125860 mi C $400 |
Car wouldn't start, could only push start it. Replaced starter, works fine. |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 102000 mi US $1036 |
Car failed to start, dealer ordered a starter, because the battery showed charged. Then discovered starter was not the problem. Battery had a bad internal wire...replaced battery. 223.79 parts, 155 labor |
| 31000 mi US $50 |
Replaced passenger side exterior rear view mirror motor under BMW CPO warranty. |
| 59000 mi US $220 |
Replace wiper motors - both front and rear. |
| 83500 mi | Battery Drained in two weeks. Firestone was unable to diagnose the problem and suggested I visit the BMW dealer. |
| 93000 mi US $600 |
steering wheel audio control module failed |
| 116000 mi US $380 |
headlamp and turn signal module out - replaced + battery draining issues + a gasket replaced |
| 132000 mi US $100 |
Windshield washer motor replacement |
| 120000 mi US $484 |
Starter failed and was replaced |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 83000 mi US $1200 |
starter |
| 39060 mi | Heated seat shorted out, repaired under warranty. |
| 109400 mi C $870 |
coolant level sensor |
2005 BMW X3 4-door
Engine not specified
| 119000 mi US $250 |
checked, given freon, not covered under warranty |
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