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2017 BMW X3 repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 18 repairs.
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2017 BMW X3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 BMW X3 4dr SUV

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

BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2016 - Feb 2021
Mar 2017

11160 mi
Idrive stopped working twice in past 4 months. would start again after car off for short period. Software fix. 
BMW X3 in New York, United States
Oct 2016 - Jul 2022
Oct 2017

7000 mi
half of the oil was gone prior to oil change 

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2017 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW X3 in Georgia, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

25000 mi

US $89
Front park assist sensors would continuously fire when stopping anytime the vehicle was driven in the rain. Both sensors replaced under warranty 

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2017 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Maryland, United States
Jan 2018 - Jan 2022
Jul 2021

26000 mi
The A/C was not cooling. First dealer calibrated damper motors. Second dealer evacuated and filled A/C system up to 1 lb of R134A. 
BMW X3 in Massachusetts, United States
May 2019 - Dec 2023
Aug 2019

62000 mi

US $100
Air conditioner condensate drain hose was leaking. Dealer initially wanted $640 to replace, despite car being under CPO warranty. Eventually got them down to $100, but still believe this should have been fully covered. 
May 2022

82000 mi

US $200
Head unit would crash every 10 minutes. Software update applied. 
Dec 2023

93000 mi

US $2000
Worn passenger's side control arm replaced. Could not perform alignment afterwards due to rusted tie rods - all tie rods had to be replaced as well so that alignment could be adjusted. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Jul 2016 - Jan 2019
Dec 2016

5000 mi
Seat belt doesn't buckle 
BMW X3 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017

800 mi
Factory paint inclusion on front right fender. Repair covered by BMW factory (Performance Center Delivery). Repair work done at D&V autobody Sterling, VA. Sterling BMW does not have paint/body. Outstanding job by D&V 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Apr 2016 - Jan 2022
Aug 2016

3100 mi
Rattle from front driver's side door. 
May 2021

51000 mi

US $1400
Replace leaking shocks 
BMW X3 in Michigan, United States
Apr 2019 - Apr 2023
Oct 2019

52925 mi

US $1070
Car was leaking oil. Dealer wanted to replace oil pan gasket and oil stand gasket for over $1800. Went to third party, who tested and confirmed oil leakage was from the oil pan gasket, but not the oil stand. Replaced oil pan gasket. 
Mar 2020

59630 mi

US $680
Replace front brake pads, sensors and rotors Brake fluid flush 
Dec 2020

66530 mi

US $1050
Rear differential was leaking fluid. Replaced rear differential axle seals and fluid 
Mar 2022

82050 mi

US $2410
Cracking in thrust arm bushings. Replace front thrust arm bushings Replace rear brake pads, sensors and rotors Brake fluid flush Replaced tires 

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2017 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 188hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Bulgaria
Jan 2017 - Jul 2018
Jan 2018

19840 mi
Paint problem on the front bumper 

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2017 BMW X3 Repair Histories

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