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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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Chart based on 688 repairs.
2011 BMW 3-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 41 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
| 41100 mi | left rear bearing was noisy and replaced under warrantee |
| 10000 mi | Steering wheel shaft knuckle gear was binding to create high steering effort. |
| 10000 mi | Steering column knuckle gear was binding since the car was brand new so was replaced. Steering column knuckle gear was binding since the car was brand new so was replaced. |
| 78000 mi US $800 |
Replace front end control arms due to seized alignment bolts |
| 45000 mi | Front control arm bushings were coming out of the control arm assembly - replaced under warranty |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 80000 mi | Scheduled maintenance covered under extended warranty. Oil change, filter changes, general inspection of vehicle. The steering pump on this car emits an low, but audible hum and has since I owned it. Dealer's Master Technicians say this is normal for some of this generation 3-series. ...keeping an ear on it. |
| 94000 mi US $985 |
Pot hole impact bent lower steering column. The tires on that side of the car deflected to a point that they left black marks on the rims. There was impact to the degree that the control stalks for rear wiper and bright lights activated. ...yet no tire or rim damage. One of the u-joints in the steering column bent such that the steering input became uneven. Easy-hard-easy-hard as it moved through its rotation. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 83600 mi US $80 |
Front suspension lower arms replaced because of worn out bushings |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93620 mi | wishbone, one link kit and 3 ball joints replaced |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 23000 mi US $150 |
Active steering reset |
| 30000 mi US $600 |
Alignment off due to unknown suspension problem |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 67300 mi US $800 |
Thrust rod bushings replaced. |
| 79000 mi US $1800 |
4-wheel alignment |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 35000 mi | Steering column is squeaking. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 37200 mi | In at least six attempts to fix squeaky noise while going around the bumps entire suspension replaced. Noise reduced but still there, sounds like an old car. Now living with it. |
| 43580 mi | This time Squeeky rear suspension. |
| 46000 mi US $800 |
Replaced upper control arm bushings |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43400 mi | Steering was grunting Dealer found faulty steering wheel pump Replaced steering wheel pump + fluid |
| 25000 mi US $637 |
Replaced thrust rod bushings. Dealer said they were starting to fail. |
| 106000 mi US $2500 |
Rear struts were replaced |
| 68000 mi US $1000 |
Control arm bushings replaced, mechanic recommended. |
| 48000 mi US $750 |
HIgh pitch noise at high speed when driving 60+, front wheel bearing (passenger) was bad. Replaced and noise went away |
| 39000 mi | Front bushings gone bad - squeaking sound when turning far to the right or left. Power steering pump went bad. Groaning sound when turning. |
| 61200 mi | vibration on highway |
| 68000 mi | Power steering fluid changed. Dirty. Car was driving funny. Fine now. |
| 50000 mi US $550 |
The thrust rod bushings were leaking oil. A typical problem for BMWs. |
| 39000 mi | lower steering shaft replaced because of noise and loose |
| 87000 mi | steering noise while turning back and forth. design issue. said they have tried to repair but cannot due to design |
| 54000 mi US $38 |
Car has a vibration, is still not fixed. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 65300 mi | Wheel bearing was replaced |
| 55380 mi C $300 |
Steering column problem affected turning. |
| 20000 mi | Steering wheel made a slight noise turn left. The steering bushing assembly needed a small adjustment. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 87000 mi US $150 |
The bearings in the rear wheels failed and started to make a horrible noise. BMW indicated that it wasn't dangerous and it was quite common on the E90 BMW. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63240 mi C $250 |
Right rear wheel bearing became noisy and required replacement |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 38000 mi | Metal vibration sound from suspension when hitting bumps. Left rear suspension arm bolt loose. |
| 45000 mi US $800 |
Highway under construction, pavement changed drastically. Hit bump and alignment went off center. Thrust rod bushings had to be replaced and alignment performed. |
| 36000 mi | Persistent noise coming from steering when vehicle first pulls forwards while turning left. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 1240 mi | EDC Malfunction. Rear shocks and sensors replaced. |
| 25200 mi | EDC control unit and sensor malfunction. Both replaced. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 71000 mi US $5000 |
Ten years old, track days, suspension was tired. New suspension is amazing, like driving a brand-new car. |
| 65000 mi US $50 |
Traction control/hill assist deactivated. Wheel bearing on right rear needed replacing |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17000 mi | There was a slight noise coming from steering column. Grease was applied to a bearing. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 55000 mi US $2100 |
Front Control Arms had to be replaced as they were bad. |
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