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2006 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 923 repairs.
2006 BMW 3-Series other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (63%)
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.
2006 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| 83100 mi €500 |
headlamp washer nozzle leaked |
2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 89000 mi US $965 |
I was leaking fluids on the driveway. The transmission pan was leaking, plastic warped. |
| 30000 mi | Driver door handle periodically sticking. Lubricated - problem has not returned. |
| 27000 mi | I started getting "Sliding Roof Anti-trap function" message in the console. Sun roof was not opening. Not sure what they did, but the problem stands fixed. |
| 110000 mi US $300 |
Trunk latch doesn't shut. Dealer can't fix |
2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58000 mi US $1100 |
Washer system losing fluid. Leaking headlamp nozzles. |
| 77100 mi US $300 |
Motor for auto window back/passenger quit working. |
2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 66000 mi US $142 |
Replace Fog Lamp, dealer had quoted 168.62 |
| 129000 mi US $15 |
Rear view mirror detached from windshield. Glass shop re-glued it. |
| 110000 mi US $99 |
Diagnosis of trunk latch not working. Dealer was unable to fix and stated the Junction Box Module may be the culprit. This seems unlikely as the lock is mechanically activating but just not unlocking. (Sound) Dealer charged $99 to inspect |
| 35000 mi | Headlight washer jets sprang a leak. This had happened on my 330xi 06 as well. If I had this car out of warranty, I might disconnect the headlight washers as they are not that necessary, running out of washer fluid in the middle of winter is unpleasant. Headlight washer jets sprang a leak. This had happened on my 330xi 06 as well. I think the NJ dealer puts in the wrong washer fluid for my northern drives, causing the freezing and leak at the headlight jets. |
2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 98000 mi US $1363 |
Leaky headlight washer pumps |
| 57000 mi US $446 |
Headlight washer motor/apparatus was leaking washer fluid. thia would empty the reservoir in a couple of hours and none of the washers would work. |
2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 31000 mi | left fog light got loose - repaired by dealer at no cost |
| 136000 mi | Washer fluid was leaking from car. would run out as you poured it in. I ordered a new pump and gasket from ebay less than $10 and removed and replaced it behind the fender liner. Side mirror would unfold and not stop kept going and clicking etc. I have attempted to fix this by cleaning terminals etc. Dielectric grease etc. I had it working at different times for a week or so and even somehow disabled the folding of the mirrors. I ended up not wanting to waste time and money on a feature I didn't care about so I cut the wire for the mirror and it has worked great since (no more folding is so no problem when it folds out) |
| 77000 mi US $50 |
Electric folding mirror detent broken, so driver side mirror would continuously try to fold beyond fully closed position. Exterior mirror housing replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $30 |
Windshield washer fluid bottle developed a leak and was replaced |
| 86000 mi US $295 |
Replaced the left rear window mechanism. |
| 189000 mi US $90 |
Broken trunk strut replaced. |
| 94200 mi US $167 |
Front passenger-side seat belt buckle stopped reliably locking on the seat belt. Based on forum advice, I decided to replace the part, identified specifically as the seat belt buckle and pretensioner. |
| 10540 mi | Fix Rear air duct popping noise and replaced rear split folding chair mechanism due to rattling. |
| 56000 mi | Door handle didn't return to position after pulling out during opening. Bad spring. |
| 12000 mi | Replaced gearshift knob, driver's door armrest and center console because of surface peeling. |
| 28000 mi | Windshield washer system inoperable due to clogged fluid lines. |
| 7000 mi | Steering column lock sensor faulty causing intermittant inability to start |
2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42160 mi | Sticky door handles |
| 31000 mi | Idiots broke wire shroud in engine compartment at last service. |
| 37000 mi | Whining noise from tires/engine/diff. |
| 40826 mi US $900 |
Over heating, needed waterpump, also changed thermostat & coolant. |
| 6200 mi | In addition, all door handles were replaced because they frequently stuck open. There was also a routine oil change. |
| 7440 mi | One door handle continued to stick and was successfully repaired. |
| 11160 mi | Work was done in January. All door handles replaced for a second time due to manufacturing defect which causes them to stick in pulled position. |
| 19220 mi | Rear left door handle replaced for third time because it was sticking in open position. |
2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 3000 mi | The driver-side wiper flew off the car when I switched on the wipers. The dealer replaced it at no charge to me. |
| 53000 mi US $250 |
Rear window regulator broke. Replaced. |
| 33000 mi | Replacement of worn trunk struts. |
| 55700 mi US $400 |
Right rear seatbelt tensioner failed. |
| 43000 mi | Door handle ordered due to defective handle. |
| 48000 mi | Driver and passenger door handles defective and needed to be replaced. |
| 76040 mi C $1000 |
Driver side mirror faulty |
| 87000 mi US $50 |
driver's side seatbelt kept getting jammed; replaced. |
| 96000 mi | passenger rearview mirror developed rust stains on edges of mirror; mirror had become delaminated. |
| 47000 mi | Door handles replaced because they were sticking. Dealer told me this can be an issue on 06 models and they replace the sticking handles with re-designed ones. |
| 79520 mi C $300 |
Wiper-washer fluid filter clogged, flushed in shop. Replacement of other wear items (battery) required extra time in shop |
| 46000 mi | Small rubber-like "covers" at bottom of both trunk-lid cylinders cracked and tore; clearly case of defect in materials. Replaced under warranty. |
2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 89000 mi | Now washer fluid seems to be leaking into engine??? Returning for service 2/3/16. |
| 68000 mi US $1030 |
It also had the right front headlight washer replaced (due to leak). |
2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 61580 mi C $538 |
Routine oil change, changed cabin filter & engine filter, replaced glass only on passenger side mirror after it fell off. Simple repair ordered mirror only, I snapped the black under mount off and the new unit snapped in with a healthy click. |
2006 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
2006 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 18000 mi | cup holder was stuck and repaired. |
2006 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 36000 mi | Squeaky sound from fan. Originally, dealer said not problem could not hear it. But subsequently they did hear it and it was worse when brakes were applied. Going back to shop today |
2006 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 38000 mi | Oil change, door handles sticky. Lost drain plug cover for plastic cover on bottom of car. |
2006 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 75300 mi US $70 |
Windshield washer pump started leaking. Replaced pump. |
2006 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 105200 mi US $790 |
Replaced front and rear wheels. Shop balanced the new tires. |
2006 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 75000 mi US $447 |
Lower engine cover bracket damaged. No evident cause, though happened about a week after I had a branch caught under the car. Shop discovered it while fixing the sway bar bracket, couldn't tell what caused it either. Replaced bracket. Glove box latch broken - couldn't open glove box. |
2006 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 19000 mi US $449 |
leaking windshield washer pump and a couple of items that shop was "unable to duplicate" |
2006 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 43000 mi US $150 |
Windshield/headlight washer reservoir leaking. O Rings on pumps replaced. Leak persisted. Found winshield pump leaking; headlight pump OK. Replaced windshield pump. |
2006 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 19000 mi | PS rear window was replaced. A previous repair by another dealer caused this. They adjusted the window to repair a water leak incorrectly. This resulted in damaging the window. Now however the trim below the window rattles. |
| 31000 mi US $1500 |
2006 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10000 mi | Passenger side seatbelt holder fixed a week later. |
2006 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 72000 mi US $850 |
Glove compartment closure would not unlatch |
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