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2011 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (5%)
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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 688 repairs.
2011 BMW 3-Series brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 85000 mi US $1000 |
ABS tone rings rusted and rust build up scrapping against sensor so ruining sensor |
| 117800 mi C $500 |
replaced front rotors |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 83000 mi US $450 |
Wheel speed sensor failed had to replace. |
| 91340 mi US $677 |
Replaced rear brakes and rotors |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 50000 mi | Sticking parking brake - springs and pad replaced |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 145000 mi US $850 |
had to replace two front ABS sensors |
| 44000 mi | Dealer forgot to reset steering angle sensor |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 54000 mi US $150 |
Front wheel speed sensor failed, disabled abs & stability |
| 75000 mi US $3500 |
Replaced wheel sensor |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 50000 mi | Had a yaw sensor come on on dash and then the ESC shut off. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68000 mi US $1000 |
Pads and rotors replaced. |
| 61000 mi US $1100 |
Instrument cluster would stop working, and warning lights about brakes, TPMS, and the traction control/AWD system would illuminate and subsequently clear after the car went to sleep. Diagnosed as bad RDC module due to corrosion. Replaced the module and performed programming for new module. Replaced corroded grounding strap. |
| 43400 mi | Caliper seized Required new rotors and pads in the front |
| 35030 mi C $350 |
Replace rear brake pads and rotors |
| 39240 mi | Replace brake fluid |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
141-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 5580 mi | DSC hydraulic unit replaced (sensor) |
| 6820 mi | Recuring ESP Fault. Steering sensor reset, DSC ECU + DSC hydraulic unit replaced. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 120000 mi US $2000 |
Brake sensor failed causing brake booster pump to fail |
| 146000 mi US $700 |
Rear wheel speed sensors replaced |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 39060 mi C $2300 |
rear brakes |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 38000 mi | Metal rubbing noise when turning right and in reverse. Right rear backing plate was bent. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 34000 mi | The parking brake warning light would not shut off despite the brake being fully released. This was the second trip to diagnose and repair the issue. All seems to be ok now. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48000 mi US $525 |
Car vibration due to brake pads warping when engaged. Did not have work done since it wasn't bad enough for warranty to cover |
| 68000 mi US $290 |
Rear wheel speed sensor |
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