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2009 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (4%)
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 551 repairs.
2009 BMW 3-Series body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (81%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| 10000 mi | Sunroof shattered w/ no stone hitting - flaw in glass?? |
2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13000 mi | Replaced sunroof gasket due to wind noise. Replaced sunroof gasket due to wind noise.Done under warranty. |
| 16600 mi | Sunroof would not close and was stuck in one position. Mechanical drive components replaced. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 29000 mi | Window was making rubbing noise when car going over a speed bump. Lubed the rubber seals and noise was gone. |
| 6930 mi | Interior squeak/rattle at center rear headliner and left rear door--dealer failed to fix either...will try again when time permits. |
| 9000 mi | Left rear door squeak associated with exterior "shadow line" trim at the rear door "B" pillar. |
| 4000 mi | All of my doors were squeaking and squealing. Took the car in and they placed felt tape in strategic areas inside the door panels. |
| 8000 mi | Paint was chipping off of my light switch. |
| 16300 mi | Plastic latch on battery cover broke. Part is on special order. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 7000 mi | Paint peeling from exterior window trim. |
| 7500 mi US $105 |
Bumper scratch, requested quote for repair, none received. Bumper scratch repaired and repainted Bumper scratch, requested quote for repair, none received. |
| 16225 mi | Exterior rear window lower rubber molding debonded. Replaced with new piece. |
| 22595 mi | Rear window lower moulding debonded again. Replaced with new rubber frame P/N 51-31-7-138-664 |
2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 14300 mi | Rear parcel shelf squeaks over bumps. Attempted to fix (2nd try, 1st time at this dealer). |
| 43200 mi US $500 |
Replaced vapor barrier on drivers door. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 24000 mi | Problem still persist took it in again in July. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 16512 mi | sunroof jammed partway open; car in shop for a week to replace sunroof motor |
| 55000 mi US $30 |
Windshield trim came loose, had to be replaced. |
| 8000 mi | Defective center console hinge |
| 13000 mi | Fixed defective center console hinge |
| 23000 mi | A squeak coming from the right rear wheel upon acceleration. The dealer did not fix the problem. They claimed they couldn't hear it. I heard it on the way home from the dealer. |
| 92000 mi US $140 |
Passenger door handle replaced due to melting. |
| 60000 mi US $300 |
The trims between the windows and the body have all perished. One of the cup holders failed. |
| 6200 mi | Door seals rattling. Replace seals |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 39200 mi | Trim peeling from various places in vehicle Convertible top leaking |
| Convertible top water leak on both door & top seals. Dealer drilled license plate holes during new car prep despite notations on original factory order not to | |
| US $19 | Headlight washer cover fell off. Owner ordered & paid for part; Dealer painted upon arrival; Owner installed. |
| 19000 mi | Roof leaked during car wash. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 32200 mi | Convertible top needing lube and adjusting |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 19000 mi | Rattle when convertible top was up. First time dealer fixed but problem showed up again. Second time different dealer fixed correctly. |
| 15700 mi | The buttons on the center console for Power/EDC/DSC were loose. The individual features still worked but occasionally the physical button popped off while driving. This is primarily cosmetic in nature. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 4000 mi | Convertible top not working and out of alignment. Took a few days to diagnose problem then repair. Got car back after a week of work. |
| 26000 mi US $250 |
Convertible top working intermittently. Difficult to diagnose but found spottily working relay. Replaced both and works great. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 25200 mi | Convertible top would drop into trunk, but sensor wouldn't acknowledge that it was closed. |
| 32000 mi | Weather seal around trunk latch deteriorated and hanging loose. Replaced seal. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 13000 mi | Hardtop convertible leak at windshield |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 1000 mi | I feel the window seal isn't tight as I can hear cars that I pass or pass by my driver side window. They said this is standard as compared to other BMW coupes. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 94091 mi $800 |
Convertible roof failed last year. Leakage of hydraulic fluid from hose, replaced in this repair |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 19400 mi | Lose screw in the dashboard. Twisted seat belt. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 40200 mi | Water was leaking around one of the rear turn signal lights and collecting in the area where the amplifier is housed. This was shorting out the amp, causing many issues with the audio system. |
| 40900 mi | Water was leaking around one of the rear turn signal lights and collecting in the area where the amplifier is housed. This was shorting out the amp, causing many issues with the audio system. |
| 47000 mi US $45 |
Pinch sensor on the sunroof needed to be reset. |
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