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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%)
Chart based on 168 repairs.
2011 BMW X3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 53 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
| 24300 mi | Software update |
| 44000 mi US $50 |
Leaking oil housing gaskets were replaced and repaired. A common problem with certain models. Repair done under extended warranty coverage with a deductible. |
| 56000 mi | Self replaced spark plugs and coils for preventive maintenance |
| 33300 mi US $50 |
Full-flow oil filter body leaking. Replaced oil filter housing gasket. |
| 45387 mi US $50 |
Excessive motion in Harmonic Balancer - remove & replace. Oil leak from full-flow filter body - replaced gaskets. Oil leak from full-flow filter body - replaced gaskets. |
| 57000 mi US $750 |
Radiator reservoir had a leak. |
| 84000 mi US $840 |
Oil filter housing gasket leaking, severe. |
| 40800 mi US $350 |
expansion tank exploded |
| 36500 mi US $120 |
Idler pulley starting to go bad, preemptive replacement and new belt. |
| 38000 mi | routine oil change |
| 42000 mi US $300 |
Serpentine belt tensioner, these are a known problem for the N55 engine (turbo 6), belt replaced, tensioner and idler pulley. |
| 43600 mi US $650 |
Valve cover gasket replaced due to leaking oil. This is another known issue on the N55 engine (turbo 6). It's a big repair due to the number of items removed to replace the gasket. |
| 71000 mi US $300 |
Oil drain plug, threads just wore out - retapped , oil and filter changed |
| 172000 mi US $1400 |
Rough idle. Shop replaced MAF, coil on plugs, and reprogrammed DCM. Also done was a transfer case change and coolant change. |
| 10660 mi | unfavorable DME software calibration - reporagm all car control units with new software rattling noise from undercarriage at idle - tech test drove and said unable to duplicate |
| 20800 mi | car idles rough, nearly stalls, idle fluctuates when steering wheel turned, jerky acceleration - new software applied to ecu, dme and egs rattling noise in undercarriage - diagnosed faultily installed heat shields, reinstalled and adjusted fit. |
| 20700 mi | charge air induction tract was cracked. Replacement part on back order for 90 days due to glitches in BMW Germany's global parts delivery system. Worldwide search found one in stock at a Mini dealer in OK. |
| 56000 mi US $800 |
expansion tank hoses leaking and replaced |
| 57000 mi US $50 |
drivetrain malfunction, drive moderately msg on console. High pressure fuel pump failed. Fault code 119404 Rail Pressure sensor signal, 11AC02 Fuel pressure plausibility, cold start: pressure too low. |
| 65000 mi US $1200 |
Electric Water pump and Thermostat failed. Console message of Engine Overheat condition, drive moderately Turbo waste gates leaking and smoke from exhaust Two hoses failed from radiator to cooling system |
| 71000 mi US $850 |
Drive train malfunction error, loss of power and heavy shaking and surging. Dealer found ignition coils bad on 2 cylinders. recommendation was to replace entire set of 6 |
| 74702 mi US $1322 |
Valve cover gasket leaking on passenger side, heavy smoke entry into cabin. Replaced valve cover gasket Coolant expansion tank cracked. Replaced tank, cap and 1 hose |
| 79000 mi US $425 |
Fuel Leak Diagnosis Pump failed (NVLD). Part of emissions system to pressurize fuel system lines to monitor for leaks to comply with emission regulations. Non-critical item but lights the engine MIL and throws a code. |
| 80000 mi US $535 |
NVLD Leak diagnosis pump threw an emissions related MIL; NVLD pump shorted out and needed replacement; $535 ($150 part and rest labor). |
| 81000 mi US $2200 |
Oil leaks; Valve cover gasket has a molded in EGR type valve that dealer claimed failed requiring $2500 in repairs include replacing valve cover and gasket for a total of $2200. Second opinion revealed that at last oil change dealer did not tighten oil drain bolt and so car was leaking oil; nothing to do with teh $2200 dealer claim. Indy shop fixed problem for $100 old change, new drain bolt and washer. |
| 56000 mi US $50 |
Electric water pump failed. |
| 46200 mi US $1500 |
Reseal oil filter housing Replace valve cover gasket Replace serpentine belt |
| 51000 mi | Ignition coil was cracked during a VANOS recall service. It then failed a few days later. |
| 1578 mi | Replaced the Eccentric Shaft and valve tronic servo motor. Reprogrammed complete vehicle. The screen displayed "no power to the drive train" while going 70mph on freeway. Obvious feeling of loss of momentum. Engine still running, coasted to side of road. Replaced the Eccentric Shaft and valve tronic servo motor. Reprogrammed complete vehicle. |
| 15000 mi | Check engine light was on. Nothing wrong was identified and the light was reset. At this time they noted the rear tires were badly worn on the inside. Two more tires were replaced. In less than a year all four tires had to be replaced. |
| 61000 mi US $53 |
o-ring failure at oil filter housing |
| 47000 mi | Replaced oil filter housing gasket |
| 58500 mi | Replaced leaking oil filter housing gasket. No charge since they did the same repair 9-ish months before |
| 78000 mi US $1600 |
Water pump failed. Replaced water pump and thermostat |
2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 48020 mi | Turbo replaced |
2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11040 mi | Electronic throttle - sluggish on tip-in. Dealer test drive detected no problems (could not replicate) - note they are aware of the service bulletin that exists for this issue (an ECU reflash will correct the problem) |
| 39680 mi C $700 |
Cylinder #5 misfire. Coil packs and spark plugs for all six were replaced. |
| 80000 mi US $250 |
#6 ignition coil replaced. |
| 131000 mi US $60 |
Replaced valve cover gasket. |
| 111600 mi ¤1000 |
Engine Mounts and transmission mounts needed changed. |
| 118420 mi ¤1500 |
Engine gasket Leak Some Belts etc were fixed |
| 139500 mi ¤1200 |
Radiator and Radiator upper hose replaced due to leak |
| 141980 mi ¤1400 |
Engine Rear Seal Leak Seal and connector replaced Brake pads changed too |
| 162440 mi ¤300 |
ignition coil and spark plugs replaced |
| 166160 mi ¤200 |
Coolant reservoir tank replaced Wiper Fluid tank replaced |
| 166160 mi ¤1200 |
new Radiator put in new thermostat put in |
| 169880 mi ¤400 |
Engine Cooler Assembly replaced leak and oil mixing with coolant |
| 45000 mi US $300 |
Light was on, so I took it in. Replaced a couple of hoses (one that they broke during service) and had an oil change. |
| 49000 mi US $150 |
Crumbled intake |
| 54300 mi US $1040 |
Stuttering at stop. Determined it was misfiring. Changed all 6 ignition coils and spark plugs. |
| 85000 mi US $85 |
Map Sensor on intake manifold replaced |
| 53940 mi C $500 |
Accelerator pedal electrical failure leading to sudden loss of power and drivability. Multiple systems went down... tire pressure monitoring, X drive, chassis stabilization, check engine light. |
| 55180 mi C $290 |
Coolant loss and slow dripping leak traced to hairline crack in coolant expansion overflow tank. |
| 97000 mi US $110 |
Heater hose has small crack (found during visual inspection during oil change) |
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