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2006 BMW Z4 repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (4%)
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 158 repairs.
2006 BMW Z4 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 18000 mi | windshield cowl trim piece was warped & cracked. |
| 81300 mi US $200 |
Broken shift knob. Sun damaged M badge. |
| 37000 mi US $65 |
Shift knob came off, replaced with ZHP knob. |
| 41000 mi US $5 |
Center storage compartment button broke off. |
| 92000 mi US $90 |
Center brake light developed another cracked lens. Replaced it |
| 62000 mi US $161 |
Drivers side window guides needed to be replaced. I paid for parts and they provided labor. Top was removed for a prior repair of the top hydraulics. When the top was reinstalled, there was a small gap between window and top guide. Very difficult to see and only showed up after a car wash. |
| 61000 mi US $150 |
Both mirrors and front bumper paint clearcoat failed. |
| 18000 mi | Screw fell out of convertible top, oil change, and sticky top latch. |
| 81000 mi | Plastic handle on center console broke. Seatbelt guides on top side of both seats broke. |
| 23400 mi | Tighten loose dashboard screws. Replace driver's side xenon lamp. |
| 27000 mi | rattle in the dash area, fixed to my satisfaction. |
| 11000 mi | TSB for sill plate damage. |
| 12000 mi | Broken cupholder |
| 22500 mi US $60 |
Replace rear side marker, replace M emblem on engine after chrome bubbled |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48200 mi US $1700 |
pump to raise and lower the convertible top went out |
| 52300 mi US $5100 |
pump for convertible top failed |
| 66000 mi US $1200 |
Convertible top won't go down again - previously repaired by box for $1800. |
| 28000 mi US $2000 |
Convertible roof motor needed replacement. |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 16700 mi | CUP HOLDER REPLACED |
| 39000 mi | Replaced bad motor for convertible top |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 47000 mi US $2600 |
replace convertible top hyd pump due to water damage from plugged drain that is not accessible without removing top. |
| 17000 mi | Two broken cupholders. |
| 31000 mi | Convertible top does not work anymore. Motors and switches seem to work, but top no longer raises or lowers. Top needs to be removed for further examination. Very expensive to do that. |
| 32000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced convertible top pump and motor assembly. Not rusty as most are, just stopped working. |
| 29760 mi C $1000 |
Problem with add-on soft top module. Removed and issues went away. |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 24180 mi | The passenger cup holder broken - was replaced under warranty - dash "wood" cracked - replaced under warranty - also did a "low mileage" oil change under the free maintenance policy |
| 21000 mi | Hydraulic motor for convertible top is toast, needed replacing. |
| 23000 mi | The right rear wheel had a crack in the rim, causing tire to lose pressure. Unclear what caused the crack. Dealer surprised. Said never saw this without something catastrophic having happened to the wheel. |
| 50000 mi US $1500 |
The hydraulic motor went out |
| 28000 mi | drain for convertible top motor clogged, water damaged motor, needed to be replaced. |
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