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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 45 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 Hatch
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 64000 mi US $900 |
Power window regulator broken, repaired by dealer. |
| 92200 mi US $1500 |
Airbag light came on. |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 107200 mi US $525 |
replaced starter |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 44000 mi US $25 |
alarm would go off after set. replaced the under hood switch. |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 51000 mi US $100 |
Starter failed the day before a scheduled repair for the other items, intermittent starting |
| 52000 mi US $40 |
Angle eye bulb replaced |
| 52500 mi US $10 |
Windshield washer pump replaced |
| 8680 mi | Left hand side inner Halo light ring not lighting, Light out warning on dash. Dealer had to order new headlight assembly for repair. |
| 17360 mi C $250 |
Replaced battery |
| 22320 mi C $200 |
hid bulb would not always turn on |
| 35600 mi US $625 |
Starter intermittently dead. Replaced starter. |
| 36200 mi US $165 |
A/C fan inoperative |
| 50000 mi US $634 |
Radio would cut out, was suspected as a radio issue. Turned out to be alternator needing replacement. Windshield sprayers stopped working; pump was replaced. |
| 57000 mi US $60 |
Battery refused to take charge; replaced with proper sized battery (48R). |
| 38000 mi US $450 |
Car has "Top HIFI System Professional DSP" sound system. All four woofers stopped working. I correctly guessed the ten channel amplifier had partially failed. New amp was $1,000. I purchased a used one for $450, installed it, problem solved. |
| 97000 mi US $80 |
Burned out xenon driver headlight. Replaced via access panel in the wheel well using instructions found on YouTube |
| 107000 mi US $30 |
Burned out passenger xenon headlight. Replaced. Extra time spent figuring out how to get metal spring back on to assembly |
| 70000 mi US $300 |
Dead battery |
| 72000 mi US $500 |
A/C not cooling air, vacuum tested, no leaks found, A/C recharged and functioning well. |
| 58300 mi US $396 |
Xenon bulb failed, replaced the pair myself. |
| 62000 mi US $200 |
Battery ran low, triggering 'transport mode'. Had to reset codes. Also, changed headlights (not related. |
| 26000 mi | AC computer (IHK) died. Blew hot air when the compressor was working. Replaced IHK, now working. |
| 40000 mi | headlight replaced |
| 51000 mi | Small electrical component in front fascia. |
| 51500 mi | Wire wrap melted on wire next to vanos. Replaced wire wrap. |
| 73300 mi US $150 |
Battery died. Cable was corroded to battery terminal. |
| 97000 mi US $100 |
Rear Third Brake Light was falling apart. Repair unsuccessful. |
| 21000 mi | nav system error, blown speaker |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28000 mi | passenger side power window and same side cup holder. |
| 90000 mi US $150 |
Replaced battery |
| 41540 mi | Windshield wipers were erratic. Stopping for several minutes, not shutting off. Took wiper motor out and cleaned grease off electrical contacts. |
| 46000 mi US $4200 |
antennae for gps had to be replaced |
| 50000 mi US $500 |
Battery safety fuse fired off. Mechanic put back together but dash light is still on. He will order parts to replace. Airbag light is on. |
| 52000 mi US $4000 |
New battery New CRC?? SRC? computer Headlight starter |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 45000 mi US $400 |
Zenon bulb actuator, left side. Also replaced bulb. |
| 26000 mi | Defective starter motor was replaced |
| 23900 mi | Replace Xenon headlight control unit - under warranty |
| 39000 mi | Replaced bad motor for power window |
| 50000 mi US $100 |
A/C did not cool properly. Shop could not find leak and added refrigerant. |
| 39000 mi | switch on clutch was replaced so engine could be started |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 34200 mi US $1035 |
Battery was not being charged properly. Alternator was not charging at low speed, but seemed to be charging at higer rpm. Alternator was replaced. Amount paid included alternator, labor and 2 hours charge for 'diagnosis'. |
| 35200 mi | The very expensive alternator repair did not work. Battery was replaced as it was defective at 2+ years. Repair shop did not have a battery tester that could cycle batt. Maybe I did not need alternator!! O'Reilly had this batt. tester. |
| 28300 mi | Plugged condensation drain |
| 38000 mi US $378 |
Problem with battery reset after a battery replacement. Had problems getting the electrical system to respond. |
| 48800 mi US $175 |
Had to replace battery, found a 3 year warrenty for 175.00 |
| 81500 mi US $650 |
Headlights would not come on after they had been on for a time, turned off, and turned back on. Found light ballast failing and replaced. |
| 30000 mi | Starter pinion not always fully retracting causing noise on some start ups. |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 34300 mi US $50 |
driver side window regulator went bad, required replacement. driver side window regulator went bad, required replacement. |
| 36000 mi US $50 |
Head was replaced due to ongoing lifter tick problem, covered under CPO warranty. |
| 21800 mi C $105 |
Replaced original 8 year old battery (it was getting weak and a load test showed 50%). Bought a Costco battery for $105, reset clock, all done. |
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