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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%)

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2009 BMW 3-Series other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

71500 mi

US $80

Leaking fluid from windshield washer reservoir. Pump motor had hairline crack in it causing a leak. I purchased and replaced both motors (front and rear) since this is E91.

18000 mi

Sun roof mechanical drive components had to be replaced under warranty.Car was at the dealer for 4 days.

57000 mi

Loss of windshield washer fluid. Dealer stated the whole washer fluid reservoir was replaced.

27000 mi

I had forgotten to report this previously. The adaptive Xeon lights fall off their fixture and they don't illuminate properly. Dealer has tried to repair and even replace the parts on one side, without too much success. Blame the road here.

19300 mi

Rt front door, hinge seal replaced

17000 mi

Wiper blades were replaced under warranty. Replacement blade was not touching the glass upon usage. Further inspection revealed a defective wiper blade arm, which was replaced under warranty.

7500 mi

US $105

Windshield chip

7000 mi	windshield washer fluid leak. replaced right front headlight washer assembly.
50300 mi US $200	Leak in windshield washer tank. Pump replaced

33000 mi

Leak in washer system

60000 mi

US $300

At 9 years bits are starting to fail. Had to replace the trunk handle with micro switch as the plastic had disintegrated.

31700 mi

US $20

The ride height sensor that controls adaptive headlight aim came detached from rear camber arm.

46000 mi

Adaptive headlight arm failed. Fixed under warranty.

10354 mi

Heated steering wheel

84320 mi

$200

Cracked windshield, OEM replacement.

32860 mi

C $440

Driver's seatbelt retractor replaced. Would not allow the belt to be extracted. At first just difficult, then not at all.

100000 mi

US $200

Seat belt restraint failure

52000 mi

Adaptive Headlight (right) replaced

Rollover bar deployment system fault--warning went off as I drove off the lot. Eventually the entire mechanism was changed and problem solved.

63000 mi

US $235

The windshield heat cracked from intense, direct sun. Avoid FY windshield glass.

32000 mi

US $100

replaced drivers door handle reinforcement bracket

7000 mi

Backed car in parking spot, came out to start & move, but there were numerous warning lights/caution notices on idrive...would not go into gear. 45 min later, it worked but said service. Dealer looked at it & said there were no codes/issues

3000 mi

Map light rattled over rough surfaces and when you would tap it. Plastic clip broken inside rolling around (factory defect). Parts ordered, replaced - took 1.5 days to "re-program" car after light assembly installed.

59000 mi

US $50

Windshield washer pump leaking, still worked, but slowly leaked all the fluid out.

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