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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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- 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 552 repairs.
2009 BMW 3-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 24 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 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62000 mi C $400 |
Transfer case and transmission starting to fail. Tried reset the transmission adaptations, done tranny fluid change. Will change transfer case and diff fluid next week and see how it turns out. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 99000 mi US $4150 |
Rear pinion seal leak |
2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 49000 mi US $440 |
Leak in one of the transmission lines needed to be repaired before it was sold. It had not caused a problem yet. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 55000 mi US $2000 |
Clutch failure, pressure plate springs failing, 1st-3rd not held effectively. |
| 3720 mi | Manual Transmission locked into second gear, Replaced under warranty |
2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 62000 mi US $1300 |
around 45mph it felt like a vibration coming from the rear suspension,after the dealership look it at, it was the torque converter |
2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73000 mi US $3500 |
Transmission replaced. Likely sustained damage years ago due to a rear ending accident, and the body shop failed to recognize it. |
| 100000 mi | Mechatronic sleeve was leaking. |
| 5208 mi | Gear whine (whistling noise). Differential replaced. Differential replaced due to gear whine. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29000 mi US $66 |
The shifting of the transmission was "jumpy" and rough. I was told by the dealer that the program/software that manages the transmission had to be updated and reprogrammed. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 59000 mi US $100 |
The seal where the manual gear lever enters the transmission was replaced. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 30800 mi | It's been in twice because the transmission failed and car wouldn't accelerate. Twice the dealer has been unable to find the problem and is still working on repair. |
| 32000 mi | Had to update software for shifting. This is the fourth update. |
| 37000 mi | For the fifth time since purchase, the transmission got stuck in first or second gear while accelerating and caused a dangerous situation while blending into interstate highway traffic. BMW refuses to replace part only software upgrades |
| 38400 mi | After transmission went into high gear on its own several times, they finally replaced the computer module that operates the shifting mechanism on the transmission. |
| 153000 mi US $24 |
Car has unusual amount of lash in the drivetrain which creates an annoying clunking sound when shifting (6MT) and bad noises in sharp turns (Parking maneuvers). I cannot find the problem as everything seems fine when I inspect it on a hoist. Either the transfer case or dual mass flywheel on my list. I took advantage to drain and refill the transfer case. It was empty and had metal particle on the plug. I flushed it and refilled it and it does not leak but the problem still persists. |
| 154000 mi US $30 |
Transfer case has been making loud clunking sounds when turning sharp at low speeds. I decided to change the fluid. When I removed the drain plug it was empty. I refilled it with the proper fluid and after driving it a few hundred miles the noises went away. There is no visible leak so I don't know where the original fluid went. |
| 134000 mi US $100 |
Replace transfer case fluid |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 46000 mi US $1400 |
Faulty Transmission. Dealer replaced transmission, clutch. I paid for flywheel |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 33000 mi US $700 |
Defective driveshaft causing rattling and violent shifts. Driveshaft replaced. BMW USA paid parts cost out of warranty. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 26660 mi | Transmission gasket replaced |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 25000 mi | Transmission oil pan warped and leaking...it's a plastic pan. BMW replaced it under my extended warranty. |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 15500 mi | 2 and 3rd gear syncrhomeshes were extremely worn, not a driving behavior problem, most likely a defect. transmission (complete) ordered as BMW does not replace transmission internals |
2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 92000 mi US $3200 |
Replaced leaking [drivetrain] gaskets |
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