2011 BMW X3 BMW X3 2011

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2011 BMW X3 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (10%)

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2011 BMW X3 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (93%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

34720 mi Window squeaking. 
10660 mi window noise from drivers side door like door open. tech test drove and said normal operation for this car 
35000 mi glove box trim peeled off - due to Florida high humidity. replaced glove box door. 
42500 mi Rubberized finish on dashboard by start/stop switch peeling off. 
56000 mi

US $800
steering wheel trim detached 
30000 mi Had dealer replace driver's window rubber molding due to squeaking when opening and closing window. 

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2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

485 mi Sunroof interior cover (sunblind) failed to close Replacing mechanism for floating headliner Checking function of soft top sunroof Slid. parts Mech. system 

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2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

54300 mi Facing on the door of the glove box was peeling. Tried gluing a year ago. This time I just had it replaced. 
70440 mi Cracked driver seat. First 2 problems covered by warranty, seat not covered. 
53600 mi

US $50
repaired internal trim piece that had broken 
22400 mi Crack on leatherette driver seat 
42160 mi Loose rear hatch. Dealer tightened latch at no cost. 
11040 mi noise from trunk area - tailgate is bouncing on the latch. Solution was to reseat the tailgate (I believe this was the mounts that the tailgate rests on when closed) 
5000 mi The visor/shade on the sunroof would not open. After several separate attempts, finally got this to open, then it wouldn't close. The sunroof itself would go up and down (not open fully), but the shade would not move. 

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2011 BMW X3 Body Problems

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