| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
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 87 repairs.
2008 BMW X3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 15 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
turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44640 mi $7000 |
Power drain from battery. Nav computer did not go to sleep. Disconnected plug from nav computer. |
| 36580 mi A $590 |
Battery needing replacing. |
| 57660 mi A $309 |
Replacement of Battery |
2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35000 mi US $10 |
Windshield wash pump inoperative; replaced w/ non-oem unit. 15 minute task. |
| 47000 mi US $2400 |
TPMS system reset |
| 75000 mi US $10 |
Replaced windshield washer pump. |
| 46000 mi US $150 |
battery replacement |
| 91000 mi | Air bag replacement due to massive recall. We waited 2 years for the parts to come in! |
| 54000 mi US $50 |
Passenger Air Bag Sensor failed. Covered under BMW CPO warranty with $50 deductible. |
| 37000 mi | Warning display light for low coolant remained on though there was no problem with the coolant. |
| 23140 mi $2000 |
Airbag, and other warning lights came on dashboard. Diagnoised as sensor faulty. |
| 32700 mi | Right rear reverse (white) light was not functional. It was replaced with a new bulb. |
| 49000 mi | Passenger side rearview mirror no longer tilts down when going in reverse. Passenger side rearview mirror motor stopped tilting down upon going into reverse. This was addressed in previous repair visit, but part was not in stock. The motor was replaced on this visit and is now working. |
| 89300 mi US $825 |
Fuel gauge frozen (3rd occurrence since new). First two repairs under warranty. 3rd dealer said it was 3 yrs since last failure and hence there would be no help. |
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