| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2009 BMW 1-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (11%)
Chart based on 213 repairs.
2009 BMW 1-Series other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (85%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 36000 mi US $20 |
Missing jack pad replaced. |
| 67022 mi | Replace hood lift cylinders |
| 8000 mi | Noticed rear left parking tail light was out upon delivery of the car. Brought car to the dealer to replace. There was TSB to replace both of car's tail lights due to corrosion of the tail light seals. Parts not in stock and were ordered. |
| 13400 mi | Installed new tail light assemblies. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 52000 mi US $40 |
Rear 3rd brakelight cover fell off. Replaced with improved part. |
| 33000 mi | replaced the third brake light (again) under warranty |
| 66000 mi US $600 |
window regulator broke |
| 26000 mi | tail light housing replacement on both tail lights |
| 16000 mi | left window washer incorrectly installed in factory. still was functional, just loosely attached to hood. |
| 14000 mi | Severe distortions in windshield. Tech says they all look that way. Was going to call BMW and get back to me...still waiting two weeks later for that call. |
| 19000 mi | Windshield has multiple distortions and I've been trying to get it replaced for a year and 8 months. Will try a new BMW service center. |
| 19500 mi US $100 |
Windshield was finally replaced due to distortions. |
| 20300 mi | Replaced replacement windshield due to manufacture distortions in the glass. This seems to be normal to have sub-normal glass quality for the BRAND. |
| 23000 mi | Another distorted windshield |
| 23000 mi | Yet another bad windshield |
| 12500 mi | Tail light replacement part was in stock. Both tail lights were swapped out with new part that is supposed to be properly sealed and will not fail due to moisture. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 80000 mi US $200 |
Engine hood lever no longer working. Diagnosed as seized cable. Both cables within engine bay and hood lever replaced. $220 CDN at dealer. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 16000 mi | Middle Brake light lens fell out. Common problem. Seatbelts replaced per recall. |
| 59000 mi US $50 |
Windshield washer no op attempted to replace pump but still non op |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 36900 mi | Driver side windshield washer jet leaking. Replaced parts. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 8680 mi | Warranty work - lens on center brake light split across the middle and fell out. Replaced. High beam passenger bulb failed and replaced. |
| 6000 mi | Third brake light lens cracked from fatigue. |
| 8060 mi | Passenger rear shotgun window exhibits a glass on glass clunk when closing only during convertible top down. Dealer found a similar sound when examining other models. Dealer decided best not to play with window alignment. |
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