| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2013 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- 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 244 repairs.
2013 BMW 3-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (88%)
Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17000 mi | My car stopped right in the middle of the street and I got a message on the console that said Drive Train Malfunction. I turned off the ignition and turned it back on and my car functioned normally and I drove it to the dealer. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 54560 mi C $1000 |
Transmission cooler/heat exchanger failed resulting in no heat in cold weather. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 2nd gear was grinding on occasion. Transmission was replaced under warranty. After replacement, the grind is gone, but now there is a vibration in 2nd gear under acceleration which will require another look. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23000 mi | Drive train error, car felt sluggish and light came on. Called service through on board system and they set up a loaner car and took it in for service the next morning. |
| 43200 mi | Lunges forward when put into park. |
| 58000 mi US $50 |
Issue with reverse during cold weather, systems were re-coded with updated software. |
| 12900 mi | Drivetrain malfunction. Changes solenoid |
2013 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26440 mi | Jerky gear shifts at low speeds. |
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