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2018 BMW X3 repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (29%)

Other (5%)

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2018 BMW X3 repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 355hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in California, United States
Oct 2017 - Dec 2020
Sep 2018

20000 mi
Steering wheel replaced due to a defect. The plastic molding was separating away from the steering wheel. BMW replaced the steering wheel since they could not repair it. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Feb 2019

35000 mi
Door locks malfunctioning 
BMW X3 in South Carolina, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

1000 mi
1. Passenger door alignment is off progressively worse from top of door to bottom 2. Driver door requires too much convincing to close 
Apr 2018

2500 mi
Warranty for rear spoiler Driver side mirror - double vision at night 

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2018 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Washington, United States
Apr 2018 - Oct 2021
Jun 2021

19000 mi
Lower radiator blind failed and replaced under warranty. 
BMW X3 in Washington, United States
Jan 2018 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

44000 mi
leaking sunroof; replaced gasket. 
BMW X3 in Texas, United States
Dec 2020 - Jan 2022
Mar 2021

32568 mi

US $553
Oil & filter change, 4 spark plugs replaced. 
Jul 2021

34798 mi
Check Engine Light on related to cooling. Warranty repair on grill/radiator air flaps.  Also, turbo coolant leak was found by dealer, which was not known at the time of scheduled repair. 
BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2018 - May 2019
Jan 2019

13640 mi
CFL lights on and off, got code P05AF and dealer replaced air flaps upper one 
BMW X3 in Michigan, United States
Jan 2018 - Mar 2021
Jun 2018

5000 mi
After a recall was performed we had an issue with rattling fuel lines. the lines were rerouted to fix the issue. 
BMW X3 in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
Dec 2017

60 mi
Head Up Display stopped working upon delivery; dealer decided to replace part, which was delivered in February. 
Feb 2018

800 mi
Hood and quarter panels slightly misaligned; had to be addressed by body shop. Exterior trim piece damaged pre-delivery; replaced. molded interior door pull on driver side rear door split at a seam; requested repair rather than replacement. Head Up Display replaced under warranty. 
Jun 2018

3000 mi
Automatic park distance control malfunction warning 
Jul 2018

3000 mi
Faulty park distance control sensor replaced. 
BMW X3 in Georgia, United States
Jan 2018 - Apr 2022
Dec 2020

24000 mi

US $50
Camera keeps shutting off Driver Mirror camera. Front parking sensor too sensitive 
Jan 2022

36000 mi
Faulty Washer fluid sensor; leak in washer fluid resevoir Coolant leak, from a hose. Took three weeks to get the part. 

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2018 BMW X3 Repair Histories

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