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%)

Chart based on 168 repairs.
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2011 BMW X3 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (86%)

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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

1600 mi Replaced right front passenger window regulator which had failed - 3 week wait for part. 
26000 mi Passenger front door was not closing properly. Tightened bolts holding the door to the frame - likely due to previous owner/work completed on the door months before. 
18160 mi Driver side front window was squeaking when going up and down. 

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2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV

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

45880 mi Water in front right light 
5580 mi Driver's side window screeching upon opening/closing 
44500 mi

$100
Cable that opens rear boot/hatch failed. 

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2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV

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

2000 mi The Tire Pressure Monitor Malfunction warning was going off. They said they replaced the right front wheel pressure sensor. While driving home from the repair to TPM malfunction on 4/10/12, the warning for TPM malfunction went off EIGHT times. On 4/19/2012 replaced all tire pressure sensors besides right front due to previous replacement. 
22320 mi

C $175
Could not remove the wheel to change winter tires. Lock nut system was broken and had to cut them 
22400 mi Windows making noise when coming up or down. Electric windows system fixed. 
1860 mi Rear hatch does not close properly. Interior light indicates open hatch. Parts replaced to no avail. 
1860 mi Rear hatch still does not close properly every time. Occasionally, hatch does not respond to key remote. 
1860 mi Rear hatch does not close consistently even after 5-6 repair trips for it. Replacement latch ordered. 
6180 mi Rear hatch latch replaced. 
42780 mi Rear hood latch wouldn't engage 
75640 mi Driver window making grinding noise, both front door windows regulators replaced under extended warranty. 

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2011 BMW X3 Other Problems

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