2008 BMW X3 BMW X3 2008

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2008 BMW X3 repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (1%)

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2008 BMW X3 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

59000 mi Replaced windshield trim. 
55000 mi water leak 
49700 mi Portion of steering wheel hub worn smooth - replaced. 
32700 mi Leaky sunroof seal and wind noise. Replaced seal and reprogrammed. Apparently, whenever they replace the seal, they must re-program something that detects when to stop the motor based on the pressure of closing the sunroof. 
23140 mi

$2000
Also Sunroof motor not working, re-built motor to save cost. 
62000 mi

US $100
Replaced tail gate latch. 

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2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

33000 mi Water leak into rear passenger compartment. Dealer discovered sunroof drain was clogged and left-rear vapor barrier was torn. Sunroof was removed to clear its drains, new left-rear vapor barrier installed, and other 3 were resealed. 

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2008 BMW X3 Body Problems

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