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%)

Chart based on 87 repairs.
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2008 BMW X3 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (36%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 11 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

90000 mi

US $2400
Replace Struts, Front Brakes 
63000 mi

US $400
Steering sensor replaced 
71000 mi

US $730
Replaced front suspension torque arm. Replaced strut torque arms at recommendation of repair show due to feathering on edges of tires. 
108000 mi

US $1200
rear springs, shocks, struts and brakes  
133000 mi

US $4000
corroded spring mounts replaced, mscl items 
74500 mi

US $400
I felt the shimmy when I touched my brakes. Took it to one of the finest BMW mechanic shops in Jacksonville. Carroll Autowerks. I had cracked control arm bushings ONLY and both sides replaced. 
55000 mi

US $1000
Replaced broken rear spring - replaced in pairs as only one spring was broken 
51660 mi

C $1000
Both rear coil springs broken and replaced 
87200 mi

C $600
Front and Rear shocks 
53000 mi

US $900
Rear springs replaced 

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2008 BMW X3 Suspension Problems

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