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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%)
Chart based on 158 repairs.
2006 BMW Z4 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 30 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
| 59000 mi US $600 |
fuel pump and filter |
| 61000 mi US $1800 |
Constant Oil Pressure Valve leak. |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 78800 mi US $150 |
replaced coil cylinder #5 |
| 102800 mi US $1200 |
new radiator resevoir hoses theromstat and water pump |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 60000 mi US $475 |
Replaced air mass sensor |
| 62500 mi US $1978 |
Water pump, thermostat, temperature sensor replaced. Water pump was preventives. When other two failed car overheated and had to be towed. |
| 65200 mi US $870 |
Expansion tank exploded, dumping all coolant. Probably result of faulty cap. |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 35000 mi US $179 |
cleaning of fuel injectors |
| 39000 mi US $1000 |
During Inspection 1 service, an oil leak was found and thought to be from the constant pressure valve - turned out that the head gasket was the source, and that was replaced. |
| 56000 mi US $401 |
Car will stall on cold starts and sometimes while sitting after warmed up. Drive belts had some visible cracks. |
| 104000 mi US $5200 |
Cracked VANOS hub, replaced. Hoses, o2 sensors, replaced inspection 1 and 2 items |
| 41343 mi US $267 |
No start. New key relay |
| 65500 mi US $780 |
Replace passenger-side broken engine mount bolts, engine mount bracket and rubber mount seats. |
| 72300 mi US $2000 |
Oil cooler leaking. |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 20000 mi | Lifter noise, replaced lifters. |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 57300 mi US $160 |
Coil replaced. |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 77000 mi US $20 |
I couldn't start the car intermittently; I would jump the battery and it would start or so I thought! I bought a new battery but the problem persisted. It turned out to be a failing ignition coil which I replaced with one I bought on ebay. |
| 78000 mi US $500 |
The water pump failed which required replacement of the pump, thermostat, and coolant reservoir. |
| 83000 mi | Leaking valve cover |
| 28200 mi | Replaced lifters to solve problem of ticking noise. |
| 19000 mi | Ticking sound from engine after short trips. Head replacement approved and parts ordered. |
| 22000 mi | head replacement to correct ticking sound |
| 26000 mi | Valve tapping when cold. Shop replaced all exhaust side hydr. valve pushrods |
| 33000 mi | Engine making ticking noise. All lifters and related parts replaced. Known problem |
| 36000 mi | Replacement of vehicle head assembly |
| 73000 mi US $250 |
Car will not start replaced starter still same problem now have EML and check engine light. Will need to check trouble codes. |
| 73700 mi US $554 |
No start, shop found "EWS" module bad, had to order from BMW and reprogram. The longest time was waiting for part to arrive. Actual labor was less then 4 hours. |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 94600 mi US $238 |
Replaced oil filter housing and gaskets |
| 36000 mi US $50 |
Head was replaced due to ongoing lifter tick problem, covered under CPO warranty. |
| 13000 mi | Valve lifter problem |
| 14000 mi | Valve noise, BMW performed hydraulic valve "flush" per an TSB. |
| 19200 mi | Replace valve lifters.....ticking noise when cold or after short trips |
| 59000 mi US $1900 |
The engine's fan started to run after being turned off, then a day later the engine thermostat was in the 'red' area |
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