

Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (5%)
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (23%)
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
10300 mi US $250 |
tire worn, damage to strut from pothole. not repaired. |
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
19000 mi | Steering column rattle, parts ordered |
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
68000 mi US $450 |
Front left wheel bearing showing signs of failure, both replaced as a preventative measure |
turbocharged 134hp 1.6L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
41540 mi $881 |
Replace rear absorber, mounting and damper |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
60000 mi US $125 |
Alignment 4 wheel |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
46000 mi US $170 |
NEEDED ALIGNMENT |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
14700 mi | Dynamic suspension acceleration sensor failed on the right front. |
82500 mi US $1900 |
Right-rear wheel bearing replaced due to noise. |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
620 mi | Steering reported limited power. Finally found a defective module which was located inside of Rack and Pinion steering. |
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
50000 mi | replaced wheel hub/bearing for premature wear |
105000 mi | REPLACED THE FRONT TENSION STRUTS |
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
loss of power assisted steering. Dealer update the firmware |
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
10200 mi | Banging in rear right repaired. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
29340 mi | Car makes clunking sound from front left wheel when going over rough surfaces. Feels like something is loose. Replaced power steering rack and problem came back in 2 weeks. Dealer says its "normal" and nothing they can do about it. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
28000 mi | Intermittent squeaking noise coming from suspension. Not fixed on "completion". |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
16120 mi | Clunk in front suspension diagnosed as faulty tie rod end. Took 2 weeks to obtain replacement part from Germany |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
36000 mi | bad passenger side wheel bearing. |
78000 mi | Front thrust arms bushings diagnosed as torn and leaking (control arms) Dealer estimate $684 |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
13020 mi | A moaning noise would occur when turning to the right. |
17360 mi | A moaning noise, previously repaired, would occur when turning to the right. |
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
19200 mi | squeak in steering wheel when turning. |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
39060 mi | Squeaking sound from the steering wheel. Sent to the dealer for repair but after collecting the car, the sound is still there. |
Engine not specified
39000 mi | Steering vibration |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
34000 mi | Rattle from left rear suspension, sounds like broken strut mount as had with E36 325i, dealer unable to replicate, rattle still present. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
59000 mi US $2500 |
Loose tie rod end. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
62000 mi | strut tower bushing driver's side strut replaced. Damaged when replacing the strut tower bushing previously |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
3000 mi | Squeaking noise from steering |
4300 mi | Squeaking noise from steering |
11040 mi | Car drifts to the left and clunking sound on right shock over speed bump |
34100 mi | noise on driving over speed bumps from right steering rack side |
44020 mi | strange steering behaviour intermittent: sometimes the car is hesitant to go in the neutral position. They updated the power steering software. |
turbocharged 141hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
18380 mi $25 |
Front wheels shimmy at speeds (80 - 100 km/h) - took for a rebalance, no improvement |
29700 mi | Noise from steering column |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
26000 mi US $3000 |
4 structurally damaged wheels |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
48000 mi US $200 |
Tightened stabilizer bars |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
102300 mi C $950 |
Replaced both rear dampers and installed original springs |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
10000 mi | Steering wheel shaft knuckle gear was binding to create high steering effort. |
10000 mi | Steering column knuckle gear was binding since the car was brand new so was replaced. Steering column knuckle gear was binding since the car was brand new so was replaced. |
78000 mi US $800 |
Replace front end control arms due to seized alignment bolts |
45000 mi | Front control arm bushings were coming out of the control arm assembly - replaced under warranty |
41100 mi | left rear bearing was noisy and replaced under warrantee |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
80000 mi | Scheduled maintenance covered under extended warranty. Oil change, filter changes, general inspection of vehicle. The steering pump on this car emits an low, but audible hum and has since I owned it. Dealer's Master Technicians say this is normal for some of this generation 3-series. ...keeping an ear on it. |
94000 mi US $985 |
Pot hole impact bent lower steering column. The tires on that side of the car deflected to a point that they left black marks on the rims. There was impact to the degree that the control stalks for rear wiper and bright lights activated. ...yet no tire or rim damage. One of the u-joints in the steering column bent such that the steering input became uneven. Easy-hard-easy-hard as it moved through its rotation. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
83600 mi US $80 |
Front suspension lower arms replaced because of worn out bushings |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
93620 mi | wishbone, one link kit and 3 ball joints replaced |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
23000 mi US $150 |
Active steering reset |
30000 mi US $600 |
Alignment off due to unknown suspension problem |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
67300 mi US $800 |
Thrust rod bushings replaced. |
79000 mi US $1800 |
4-wheel alignment |
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
35000 mi | Steering column is squeaking. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
37200 mi | In at least six attempts to fix squeaky noise while going around the bumps entire suspension replaced. Noise reduced but still there, sounds like an old car. Now living with it. |
43580 mi | This time Squeeky rear suspension. |
46000 mi US $800 |
Replaced upper control arm bushings |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
68000 mi US $1000 |
Control arm bushings replaced, mechanic recommended. |
61200 mi | vibration on highway |
39000 mi | lower steering shaft replaced because of noise and loose |
87000 mi | steering noise while turning back and forth. design issue. said they have tried to repair but cannot due to design |
68000 mi | Power steering fluid changed. Dirty. Car was driving funny. Fine now. |
54000 mi US $38 |
Car has a vibration, is still not fixed. |
50000 mi US $550 |
The thrust rod bushings were leaking oil. A typical problem for BMWs. |
39000 mi | Front bushings gone bad - squeaking sound when turning far to the right or left. Power steering pump went bad. Groaning sound when turning. |
106000 mi US $2500 |
Rear struts were replaced |
48000 mi US $750 |
HIgh pitch noise at high speed when driving 60+, front wheel bearing (passenger) was bad. Replaced and noise went away |
25000 mi US $637 |
Replaced thrust rod bushings. Dealer said they were starting to fail. |
43400 mi | Steering was grunting Dealer found faulty steering wheel pump Replaced steering wheel pump + fluid |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
78680 mi C $300 |
Steering column problem affected turning. |
20000 mi | Steering wheel made a slight noise turn left. The steering bushing assembly needed a small adjustment. |
64000 mi | Wheel bearing was replaced |
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
87000 mi US $150 |
The bearings in the rear wheels failed and started to make a horrible noise. BMW indicated that it wasn't dangerous and it was quite common on the E90 BMW. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
63240 mi C $250 |
Right rear wheel bearing became noisy and required replacement |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
38000 mi | Metal vibration sound from suspension when hitting bumps. Left rear suspension arm bolt loose. |
45000 mi US $800 |
Highway under construction, pavement changed drastically. Hit bump and alignment went off center. Thrust rod bushings had to be replaced and alignment performed. |
36000 mi | Persistent noise coming from steering when vehicle first pulls forwards while turning left. |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
1240 mi | EDC Malfunction. Rear shocks and sensors replaced. |
25200 mi | EDC control unit and sensor malfunction. Both replaced. |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
71000 mi US $5000 |
Ten years old, track days, suspension was tired. New suspension is amazing, like driving a brand-new car. |
65000 mi US $50 |
Traction control/hill assist deactivated. Wheel bearing on right rear needed replacing |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
17000 mi | There was a slight noise coming from steering column. Grease was applied to a bearing. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
55000 mi US $2100 |
Front Control Arms had to be replaced as they were bad. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
62000 mi | Both Front thrust arms and ball joint at each ends replaced to solve vibration, inconsistent braking, pulling over bumps, and excessive brake dive. Replaced lower steering spindle to eliminate slop in steering, rattle/tick noise when turning. |
61000 mi US $650 |
Rattle found in steering column, replaced lower steering spindle. |
37000 mi | Rear shocks were leaking at time of sale. |
62380 mi | Two leaking power steering hoses. |
67580 mi | Replaced front control arms |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
17400 mi | Creaking noise from front suspension. Dealer replaced suspension bushings. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
45000 mi US $85 |
Power steering would get stuck coming out of full lock, daytime running light bulb was out |
77500 mi US $53 |
I had a clanking noise when turning from a stop. BMW replaced entire steering rack under CPO. |
52080 mi $200 |
Changed tie roda |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
58280 mi | Klunk heard around corners which was due to bushings on front sway bar. Replaced bushings. Problem solved. |
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
80900 mi US $2300 |
Replaced both front and rear shocks and struts. Also got 75,000 mile tune up to include oil change. |
104000 mi US $2000 |
Steering ball system had to be replaced. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
38200 mi US $650 |
Left and right rear suspension trailing arms broken and needed to be replaced. Usually caused by improper towing. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
72500 mi US $1000 |
Not sure other than suspension |
56000 mi US $2100 |
Steering rack and pinion was leaking fluid and was replaced. At the same time, a wheel alignment was done. |
25000 mi | Upper and lower steering column replaced for the 3rd time. Problem begins with a knock when the steering is turned left to right or right to left. Feels as if a joint is loose. |
50500 mi US $600 |
bushings were shot. seemed premature for the mileage. |
6000 mi US $200 |
alignment fixed after hitting bad pothole at speed |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
68000 mi US $280 |
Rear shocks & mounting hardware |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
57000 mi | Worn out bushing replaced. |
61200 mi US $950 |
Replaced worn out strut on passenger side |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
23560 mi $350 |
The strut tower base needed replacement. |
24280 mi $450 |
Front left shock wasn't working. Both front shocks were replaced |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
31800 mi | Replaced end bushings on sway bar |
46300 mi | Dealer replaced steering lower joint assembly. |
92000 mi US $300 |
Replace rear shock absorbers. |
93000 mi US $300 |
Front struts and links |
94000 mi US $350 |
Replace control arms. |
178000 mi US $500 |
New control arms and ball joints. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
115000 mi US $1800 |
Front control arms worn and clunking under hard braking or steering. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
99160 mi | I have continued to have wheel alignment issues to since I bought the car.I have spent thousands on tires, rims straightening, alignments.I insisted BM do wheel alignments free of charge.They say it seems fine now.We'll see. |
53940 mi C $85 |
tie rod replaced |
95000 mi US $1600 |
Struts were leaky, replaced with coilovers. |
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
60500 mi US $650 |
also found some issues with alignement, needed new alignement and some otehr front suspension parts? |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
70000 mi US $1600 |
Power steering, belt & pullies |
43900 mi US $280 |
Electronic Dmaper Control (EDC) fault. EDC randomly becomes non-functional. Electronic Damper Control system (EDC) fault. EDC randomly becomes non-functional. |
50000 mi | Electronic Damper Control (EDC) fault |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
4000 mi | There was a slight squeak coming from the steering column when the wheel was turned to the left quickly in a parking lot. The boot in the column was lubricated and the sound went away. |
33480 mi C $700 |
Steering wheel was off to drive straight. |
33160 mi | Squeaky suspension over bumps. Replaced bushings and tie rods. All work performed under original warranty. |
49480 mi C $25 |
Power steering fluid slight leak. Replaced hose clamp. |
19220 mi | Rear ball-joints replaced due to squeaking. |
21080 mi | Creeking and clunking noises, front suspension. Replaced front stabilizer bar bushing. Greased front struts. |
22940 mi | Creaking noise front suspension. Dealer tightened everything and grease some things. Noise gone for now. |
43400 mi C $300 |
Leaky rear shock. Replaced both. Did the work myself. |
44640 mi C $1200 |
Replaced front shocks |
25700 mi | Damaged part due to a previous accident and incomplete repair. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
27500 mi | Steering wheel had click in it |
31000 mi | Replaced lower steering spindle. |
35000 mi US $79 |
Clunk noise while steering returned after two weeks. Replaced lower spindle again. |
15500 mi | Noticed a clunking sound from front end when going over large bumps in cold weather. Problem was diagnosed by the dealer as worn/damaged front sway bar bushings. The bushings were replaced and the sound is now gone. |
199000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced rear shocks, front struts and front lower links. |
62000 mi C $50 |
Front sway bar bushings worn. |
24800 mi | Suspension brackets worn out |
33480 mi | Suspension bushings, bad quality part replaced 6 months ago. |
78740 mi C $1800 |
Shock absobers leaking front both sides |
109 mi C $300 |
Rear wheel bearing |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
75000 mi US $1850 |
The front tie rods on the right side were damaged, presumably from one of the ubiquitous pot holes in New Orleans. Both sides are were replaced and a four wheel alignment was done. In addition, the rear tires were replaced, but the front still have about 30% of the tread left. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
38400 mi | Also, replaced rear shock mounting brackets as they were rubbing. |
137000 mi US $150 |
Seized right rear shock absorber. Shock absorber was leaking and full of water. Water froze and locked up shock. Replaced shock absorber |
129000 mi US $800 |
Failing wheel bearing |
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
41540 mi | Sway bar bushings replaced |
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
71920 mi | The shocks were not as good as they used to so changed them to Bilstein B8 and Eibach springs. |
84320 mi $200 |
Suspension check due to clunking noises. Bilstein dampers found at fault. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
67000 mi US $150 |
Worn bushings |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
58000 mi US $250 |
Bushings on front tension strut were bad and leaking |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
99687 mi US $500 |
Full strut repair with housing |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
38100 mi US $1600 |
Power steering pump seized, broke serpentine belt. required tow. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
143000 mi US $100 |
Right rear bearing inner core broke. Started scraping sound after 15-20 minutes of driving. |
69000 mi US $850 |
Front suspension control arm bushings |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
83000 mi US $500 |
right rear wheel started making an audible "worbling" noise that increased with speed past 30 miles an hour, it steadily got worse over a few days. |
93000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced both rear shocks and mounting hardware |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
104500 mi US $400 |
replaced sway bar end links, tension strut, and lower control arm in effort to eliminate vibration at freeway speed. Old tension strut bearings did have some excess play in them. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
67000 mi | Front struts needed to be replaced due to tire scalloping. Upgraded to BC Racing coilovers at all 4 corners. |
92300 mi US $5354 |
Repaired both leaking front struts. |
100600 mi US $2900 |
Front thrust arm bushings were leaking. Removed and replaced both thrust arm bushings. Parts replaced: control arm bushings. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
36000 mi US $350 |
Right rear wheel broke, not abuse or pothole. BMW tech said probably a flaw in the wheel and probably cracked long before it broke. |
129000 mi US $300 |
front control arm bushings worn |
132000 mi US $500 |
Replace the rear struts and strut mounts |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
151050 mi US $550 |
Replaced worn shocks with upgraded aftermarket parts. Improved handling and comfort. |
67000 mi US $50 |
bearing was replaced |
97400 mi US $1634 |
Both front struts were leaking fluid and car's handling had degraded. Independent BMW shop installed two Bilstein B4 front struts (model 22-135032 & 22-135049) plus two front strut mounts and two front support arm bushings. Problem resolved. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
60960 mi C $700 |
Steering was binding on some turns. Replaced steering column lower joint assembly. |
76260 mi | replaced tie rods, ball joints, bushings, control arms (everything, both sides); 4-wheel alignment |
turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
99200 mi €2750 |
Power Steering motor failed. Private garage could not repair, because computer codes are only available to BMW dealer |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
24800 mi | Rack and pinion unit replaced. |
29760 mi C $60 |
Left front suspension metallic noise over low speed bumps. Problem replicated with mechanic, no source of problem detected. |
35960 mi | Both front bearings needed replacement. |
68200 mi | Wheel bearing. |
80000 mi US $7200 |
Wheel bearing |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
122000 mi | Control arms. |
44000 mi | Steering vector electronic device went bad. They replaced the device under warranty. |
81000 mi US $650 |
Front control arm bushings were bad. Replaced them. Now car rides like new again. |
83900 mi US $4250 |
rattle |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
61300 mi US $1200 |
All inner and outer tie rods replaced as they were seized. Alignment performed. |
3100 mi | Problem originally occurred 3 mos. after possession but gradually getting worse, albeit very slowly. Very slight steering wheel play and a mild noticeable "thud" felt on the steering wheel when turning. |
3100 mi | Same problem last month - Problem originally occurred 3 mos. after possession but gradually getting worse, albeit very slowly. Very slight steering wheel play and a mild noticeable "thud" felt on the steering wheel when turning. |
4960 mi | - annual maintenance - steering "knock"; could not replicate; no repair done |
9300 mi | same minor issue with steering. feels like something is loose when turning the wheel esp. on cold starts. dealer says within tolerance. |
57000 mi US $670 |
Had an alignment performed. |
35000 mi | Creak from front of car in cold weather when driving over speed bump. Dealer diagnosed as failing control arm bushing and replaced. |
42000 mi US $180 |
Steering wheel feels loose and sometimes creaks when cold in the morning. Took car in for wheel alignment, deal inspected and did not find any issues. Will continue to monitor. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
53500 mi | shock absorber spacers left in and damage to the dust boots resulted. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
135160 mi C $800 |
Left rear wheel bearing |
95000 mi £330 |
Three of the original wheels had cracks in, one wheel had two cracks in. Had to replace all four wheels. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
57000 mi US $3000 |
Replaced Tie Rods |
35700 mi | Replacement of steering rack on car. |
60660 mi US $1200 |
Thrust bushings. It was a shop recommendation after regular, scheduled annual service. After replacement I noticed that there was not as much suspension noise when driving with the top down as I had heard before. No other noticeable changes. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
91760 mi C $3500 |
Wheel bushings were leaking. Replaced. Required to get wheel alignment correct. Wheel Bearing noisy. |
93560 mi C $1200 |
Wheel bearing was replaced. |
68000 mi US $1500 |
Replace worn out shock supports, alignment, and oil change. |
90000 mi | Rear passenger side bearing and hub went bad |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
48000 mi | front control arms replaced, $875 billed to BMW |
55100 mi US $300 |
Front control arm bushings. I replaced both front control arms. The control arm had both the bushing and ball joint. Problem was detected prior to wheel alignment after purchase and mounting of new tires. |
66000 mi US $1280 |
Replaced leaking front thrust bushings and replaced rear shocks because the driver side shock was leaking. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
20000 mi £308 |
Rear wheel bearing failed |
69741 mi C $1000 |
4 shocks/strut replacement 2 front strut mounts 2 rear shock mount 2 front springs 2 front top plate |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
62000 mi US $4500 |
Bushing change and shock leak |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
27000 mi | Front control arm bushings started making a clunking noise. They were replaced, noise still there. |
28500 mi | Car made same clunking groaning noise from front suspension. Dealer found it came from grime on bushing where springs rest. Cleaned and problem went away. |
44000 mi | Failed Bushings |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
59000 mi US $50 |
Repeated clunking noise from the steering at low speeds. Drained power steering fluid and replaced with new fluid. BMW claims this is not required, but the old fluid was very dark, and the change fixed hte issue. |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
55000 mi US $700 |
Power steering pump replaced |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
20460 mi $500 |
the steering column had to be changed. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
78500 mi US $500 |
Fronst suspension components worn. |
102000 mi US $600 |
Bushings. Front left |
45000 mi US $1000 |
Front Control Arms and Ball joint assembly were replaced. Both ball joints were loose and out of tolerance. Had to be replaced as whole units - Full suspension alignment required after repair. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
83000 mi US $524 |
Lower control arm bushing leaking on Driver's side. Found during an oil change. Changed both control arms and got alignment ... car feels like it did when new! |
63000 mi US $1500 |
don't know |
51000 mi | hum coming from driver side front wheel |
Engine not specified
19220 mi | creaky front suspension over bumps. Replaced front bushings. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
38307 mi | steering column replaced |
122000 mi US $900 |
Control arm and bushings drivers side |
108000 mi US $850 |
Replaced L and R front thrust arm bushings. |
110000 mi US $420 |
Replace rear shocks and mounts. |
111265 mi US $750 |
Rear wheel bearings. Right and left. |
63000 mi US $500 |
My right-rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
136000 mi US $400 |
thrust bearings (both sides). |
145000 mi US $621 |
Outer tie rod, passenger $327 |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
38200 mi US $50 |
ABS sensor indicated problem with rear wheel; turns out bad bearing caused speed variation. Have extended warranty thus this repair cost only $50. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
87420 mi | "Left rear shock is leaking and suspension is bouncy and soft" |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
127000 mi US $300 |
Front suspension, upper and lower control arms replaced due to bushing wear. |
68000 mi US $500 |
Front thrust bushings worn. Affecting handling and tire wear. Took 2 days because I also did tires and alignment. |
17000 mi | malfunctioning steering lock replaced |
20000 mi | Steering lock malfunction. Lock replaced and software updated. |
50000 mi | Radiator flush, power steering flush and reservoir replacement, oil change, rear brake pads/rotors replaced because of squeaking, brake fluid bleed/flush |
80000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced control arm bushings |
92000 mi US $430 |
Replaced front struts, strut mounts, and control arms |
100000 mi US $287 |
Replaced rear shocks |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
90520 mi C $1200 |
replace rear wheel bearings |
54100 mi US $450 |
replace one control arm |
37000 mi | Loud crunch when going over speed bumps. Strut support was loose, retorqued. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
39000 mi | Front Passenger wheel felt loose over bumps at low speed. Dealer replaced ball joints becuase they had play. clunking in passenger front wheel when going over bumps. Dealer replaced bushings. |
50500 mi | Dealer also noticed something was wrong with steering column and replaced the joint there as well. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
33000 mi US $1370 |
steering wheel lockup. seems to be common problem on BMW. Hope this isn't indication of long term reliability. |
57000 mi US $1100 |
cracked power steering reservoir. replaced. |
42200 mi US $842 |
Replace Electronic Steering Control Unit. |
130000 mi US $850 |
Steering wheel sensor failed, replaced. |
44000 mi | Steering wheel lock system froze. Required replacement of steering column and reflash of computer. |
73000 mi US $800 |
Excess play in steering, replaced steering rack. |
89000 mi US $1700 |
Power steering pump bad noises, replaced with new pump. |
94000 mi US $450 |
Replaced control arms, upper and lower. Fluid filled bushings were cracked and loose. |
103000 mi US $374 |
Lower control arms replaced with M style, original arms bushings were worn. |
21000 mi | Car was riding harsh since new. Already replaced factory runflats with conventional tires, only a little better. Had them check it when performing factory maintenance. Found shipping spacers in the right rear susp. Now it rides like a luxury sport sho |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
74000 mi US $800 |
Front struts |
76800 mi US $439 |
Rear Right Passenger Wheel Bearing |
102000 mi US $420 |
Replace right rear trailing arm |
115000 mi US $800 |
Broken rear control arm |
143400 mi US $1400 |
Read driver's damper was leaking, replaced both dampers on the rear axel. |
44000 mi US $1200 |
Diagnose source of suspension clunk noise on Drivers side front. Broken Spring and damaged strut was replaced using new hardware due to excessive rust on original parts. |
113000 mi US $525 |
replace both front lower control arms, with bushings |
77000 mi | steering sensor failed. |
89300 mi | Tie-rod bushings replaced. |
100000 mi US $1800 |
Replace front and rear shocks and coil springs. |
132900 mi US $297 |
Steer was not smooth |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
18200 mi US $25 |
Rear toe arm was at the limit of adjustment. Repair was to replace the toe arm. |
43400 mi | Right front wheel bearing. |
77540 mi C $1200 |
Right front wheel hub assembly Car had a bad sound like a brake pad dragging on a warped rotor. Was bearing problem in hub assembly. |
147440 mi C $550 |
Replaced both bushings in rear suspension (l&r) at lower end of shock/control arm. Was squeaking and bushings were failing quickly. Note there is a new part number for that system as failure rates w OEM were very high. |
162440 mi C $1360 |
Front tie rods replaced |
39000 mi US $260 |
Busted tie-rod bushing on the front right, likely from a pot hole. Glad I had extended warranty. |
90500 mi US $2000 |
Had to replace bushings in front end. This was causing steering wheel shaking at around 40mph. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
173000 mi US $1350 |
Shocks replaced at all four corners. |
93620 mi | Steering shaft seized up requiring replacement. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
27280 mi | 1) Front suspension (left) loud creaking sound .. leaking. |
75680 mi $800 |
Front suspension emitted loud creaking noise when going over hump or bump. Noise was louder when it was wet .. ie rain. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
53000 mi US $621 |
Replace front thrust rod / control arm bushing. (Found front thrust rod / control arm bushing leaking.) Perform alignment. |
55600 mi | Replace front thrust rod / control arm bushing (Found front thrust rod / control arm bushing leaking) Perform alignment |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
67300 mi US $1248 |
Replaced both rear wheel bearings. |
73500 mi US $2246 |
Replaced control arm bushing on both sides. |
64480 mi C $200 |
Replaced power steering reservoir and fluid. |
69100 mi | Tightened torx bolt on the lower steering joint assembly to reduce slight play in steering. |
80600 mi C $400 |
Replaced worn shocks and struts all four corners. |
33580 mi $5000 |
Suspension components worn. Bump stops. Dampers and control arms were shot after a few years of city driving. Never speed over speed bumps and always slowed down on rough roads. Very common problem for this car. |
176000 mi US $720 |
Leaking struts, replaced both with Bilstein |
59200 mi US $112 |
Left front wheel bearing started making a lot of noise. Replaced wheel hub assembly. |
68000 mi US $360 |
Sachs Rear Shocks Installed |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
107880 mi C $700 |
Right lower control arm loose. Decided to upgrade to the M3 Upper/Lower Left/Right Control Arms. Cost including labour: $700. If I just repaired the single control arm, it would probably be closer to $300. |
43400 mi C $100 |
squealing caused by low steering fluid |
176000 mi US $6500 |
New struts & shocks, new bushings |
186000 mi US $1100 |
New control arms front |
48000 mi | I noticed a knocking sound in the steering column in Oct. 2010. Dealer identified the problem as a strut tower that hadn't been torqued correctly after a previous repair, and tightened to the correct torque setting. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
33000 mi | Steering lock malfunction (dealer installed new steering column) First the ratchet sound then the steering lock malfunction, padlock symbol lights come on. Dealer replaced new steering column. |
76600 mi US $306 |
BMW dealer on visual inspection found and replaced “cracked and leaking from lower control arm bushings and mount hardware." |
42300 mi US $970 |
Right forward control arm replacement (control arm strut) |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
139500 mi C $230 |
Left rear shock leaking oil. Replaced rear shocks and mounts. |
148780 mi C $500 |
Front struts replaced |
Engine not specified
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
124800 mi US $600 |
rear wheel bearing replaced |
169260 mi US $385 |
Blown bushings. Rear front control arms needed to be replaced. Both were done. |
170000 mi US $240 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings ($85), and all rotors ($153) |
170000 mi US $40 |
Replaced ABS sensor. Had to install 2 separate sensors - Reluctor wound up being bad. Repair needed after rebuild CV boot, and the reluctor may have been damaged. |
102000 mi US $85 |
Front tension strut torn through |
129000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced springs, shocks, struts, and all wear items (bumpstops etc) |
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
63240 mi C $450 |
Drivetrain noise from the rear. Both wheel bearings need to be replaced. |
65720 mi C $500 |
Replaced both rear shocks with OEM Bilstein |
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
60000 mi | Replaced valve cover gasket. Replaced left front strut assembly. |
65000 mi US $153 |
Thumping noise in front end when hitting bump in road. Dealer replaced control arm bushings and left side strut upper bearing. |
4030 mi | Creaking from steering column. Minor adjustments made under warranty. |
11160 mi | Persistent creaking noise from steering rack (vehicle equipped with Active Steering). |
92000 mi | Squeaky front suspension. Suspect sway bar bushings require replacement. |
73140 mi C $700 |
control arm bushings on both sides |
63000 mi US $2500 |
front end bushings required replacement Replaced front end bushings. ABS Sensor, tires worn due to suspension, suspension bushings |
48300 mi US $900 |
Control arm bushings leaking, replaced. |
58000 mi US $390 |
Rear left wheel bearing is bad. Noticeable humming noise while driving. Repaired twice because the 1st new bearing ordered from BMW is defective. |
122000 mi US $1400 |
Bent control arm. Two more control arms with leaking bushings found. All four were replaced. Right front tie-rod replaced due to being frozen and not adjustable. Needed an alignment so this had to be replaced also. |
19000 mi | Right passenger side strut was squeaking. Right front strut was replaced. Replaced passenger side front strut. My vehicle has the sport suspension. Repair was covered under warranty. |
105000 mi US $1300 |
- control arm bushing - front brakes - oil gasket - other routine maintenance |
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
72700 mi | one front suspension strut replaced |
4000 mi | vibration in the steering wheel at speeds above 45. This vehicle has been lemon lawed. Bought back by BMW for $44,000. |
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
10000 mi | Steering Column Replaced |
92000 mi US $200 |
RF Wheel bearing was going bad. Replaced with new hub. |
85000 mi US $2600 |
replaced front struts |
95000 mi US $558 |
worn front control arm bushings, require replacement control arms and 4 wheel alignment. |
105800 mi US $300 |
Bushings for tension strut was leaking on left and right front. Replaced both tension struts. |
158300 mi US $1781 |
Struts were worn out and hard winter in New England did them in. One blew on a pothole and I had them all replaced. |
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
98000 mi US $1363 |
Broken rear shock absorber |
103000 mi US $900 |
Power steering fluid reservoir cap was leaking. Cap was replaced, fluid flushed. Front left shock was leaking fluid and making noise. Replaced all 4 corners including mounts and bearings. |
120000 mi | Front ball joints are both creaking. |
123000 mi US $415 |
Right rear wheel bearing was making noise. Replaced. |
85000 mi US $500 |
Shocks were completely shot at 87k miles. |
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
32000 mi | Steering column lock malfunction. Software update/reflash. |
81000 mi US $1900 |
Replace front struts that were leaking. Problem discovered after routine inspection. |
67500 mi US $650 |
Replaced power steering pump and power steering reservoir w/its integrated filter. |
95000 mi US $2000 |
Bush rod |
99000 mi US $900 |
Right rear control arm and battery replacement |
41000 mi | suspension: a bolt got loose and was manually tightened; |
57000 mi US $4500 |
replaced front struts |
20000 mi | Steering column replaced under warranty due to security interlock mechanical failure. Dealer says a new part number was issued, which is reassuring because it may indicate a design flaw has been corrected. |
107000 mi US $25 |
One bad outer tie rod end so both replaced. |
131000 mi US $800 |
Front Control arms Reset Airbag warning lights |
181000 mi US $1200 |
Both tie-rod ends worn and needed to be replaced. |
62500 mi US $50 |
Alignment performed after replacing all tires. Tire shop had found uneven wear indicating alignment was off. |
97000 mi US $700 |
Front lower control thru arms with bushings and ball joint. |
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
42160 mi | Suspension bit replaced |
5240 mi | New problem of suspension bushings requiring replacement. Old problem as well -- check engine light on. Appointment booked for April to address both problems. |
6200 mi | Replacement of rear supension bushings. |
57000 mi US $523 |
Slight shake,upon inspection, one of the Tierods had seized and needed replacement, including and alignment. |
97960 mi C $308 |
rear shocks. rear shock mounts in subsequent trip. the garage realized that they should have done the repair when replacing the shocks and waived the labour charge. |
105900 mi C $850 |
replaced sway bar links, lower rear position control arms, lower ball joints |
126480 mi C $1150 |
wheel bearing replaced |
15000 mi | Steering wheel lock problem. They replaced entire steering column . |
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
197000 mi US $500 |
Broken shock in rear after hitting pothole. Replaced both rear shocks. Replaced rear shock mount |
23000 mi | Warning light indicating ignition lock problem. Dealer replaced steering column and flashed software. |
998200 mi C $200 |
Rear shocks |
108500 mi C $170 |
Rear rubber bushings were squeaky. Lower control arm bushings were lubricated. |
115000 mi US $200 |
The car has had a shake in the steering while braking for about 15,000 miles or maybe even longer. I had hoped it was the brakes, but I had changed the rotors, pads, and got it aligned. In a BMW like this, it only leaves one thing left, the control arms. So that's what this job was, upper and lower control arms (I would highly suggest one do these at the same time as the job is terrible, but as you remove one set of control arms, the other set becomes easier to get at. Bought online from RockAuto, as they are about half of the Dealer price and that's for original equipment replacements. Probably due to the age of the car, this was a very hard job to do, as all the parts are so worn it required cutting them off the car with a cutoff tool or sawzall. broke many tools trying to get them off otherwise. Took two weekends to get them all off. To get this job done at the dealer was quoted $1500.00, so that's why I did it myself for $300, including the cost of the broken tools. Had to be done, the car feels like brand new in steering now. The tie rods had seized on both sides of my car. Since I was changing the control arms this month, I knew that I would need to attack and replace the control arms since they all affect the alignment. At first I didn't think this was going to be too bad because on one side the bolt started to to loosen but then it jammed. So, just like the control arms, I had to but off the tie rods, then cut them again to recover the boots as they don't come with the new ones. This is replacing the inner and outer tie rods. I would recommend that you always do both inner and outer along with coating everything in anti-seize or they will just seize again. Always do an alignment after this, they will be very far off. Alignment was an additional $99 on top of the cost listed. Took two long days to complete. |
118000 mi US $1000 |
Car was taken for alignment, but this was the final straw. It would not go into alignment any longer. It's been an issue with the car from the start, always being a very close to the edge of the alignment specs. But this time it was too far. To get this, I finally went aftermarket to fix it. I bought new shocks and springs, and then bought a set of Ground Control Camber plates for the front. These expand the alignment positions, permitting an extra 3 degrees above the stock settings. using this, I was able to bring the car not only within specs, but into perfect position. The car has never ridden this smooth before. Tires have always had the inner wheel worn out way before the rest of the tire because of this problem, now this is solved. |
62000 mi US $1200 |
Front sway bar bushings rotted and squeaking. Car exhibits more body roll than normal. Parts replaced and handling improved, but squeak is back within a few days. Rear end still exhibits poor handling. Will bring car back again. |
65000 mi US $50 |
Car still squeaks/creaks when going over speed bumps or coming to a stop when braking hard. Problem seems worse when its warmer outside. Dealer says can't reproduce. Front sway bar bushings were previously replaced - didn't help. |
98000 mi | Car is making a creaking sound with load changes/chassis flex when it is cold/wet outside. Inspection completed and could not find a reason for the sound, problem persists. Strut brace determined to be causing creaking noise. Strut brace re-torqued. |
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
113000 mi US $1600 |
Front end rebuilt. [tie-rod ends] Also new tires and 4 wheel alignment. (Cost of tires not included in estimate) |
109000 mi US $980 |
Needed a new power steering pump |
92380 mi | Electric steering wheel lock warning light started showing up (in Yellow, not yet in Red) |
100000 mi US $1100 |
Both rear wheel bearings replaced |
103000 mi US $212 |
Blown left rear shock, replaced with Sachs unit on both sides along with all mounting hardware. Easy job. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
60140 mi | Part was replaced |
78120 mi | front springs and struts, alignment, oil change and battery |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
96000 mi US $360 |
Car wiggled and pulled hard to the right. Replaced the lower control arms and the control arm bushings. |
105000 mi US $275 |
Replaced front hubs and wheel bearings. |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
78400 mi US $430 |
Control arm bushings needed to be replaced. |
97000 mi US $2100 |
Replaced front wheel bearings Replaced power steering pump |
117000 mi US $1175 |
Steering rack was leaking fluid. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
75000 mi US $275 |
Front sway bar bracket broken, replaced. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
22000 mi | Leaky steering fluid line. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
74000 mi US $1349 |
guibo - steering knuckle replaced. tie rods, replaced both sides - cost $660 total for this repair. |
78740 mi C $200 |
need to replace lower control arm bushings |
80600 mi C $200 |
lower control arm front, rear bushing |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
65000 mi US $195 |
Car developed a vibration upon coasting after reaching 40 - 55 miles per hour. Parts were replaced. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
62000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced worn front lower control arm bushings |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
137000 mi US $140 |
had to replace sway bar end links |
99000 mi US $200 |
Safety and emissions inspection revealed broken rear coil spring. Replaced both. |
133000 mi US $300 |
Replaced blown rear shocks. |
172000 mi US $150 |
Replaced all power steering hoses to address a leak. |
38000 mi | Power steering hose leaked. |
73000 mi US $300 |
Rear, driver side spring broken--required replacement. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
126000 mi US $250 |
Both Lower Control Arms and FCAB's (Control Arm Bushings) were replaced due to a clunk from the left front outer ball joint. |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
131000 mi US $1205 |
Power steering pump failure. Replace pump and hose |
152000 mi US $100 |
Replace left front wheel bearing |
45000 mi | Control arm bushings replaced under warranty. |
45700 mi US $441 |
Replaced the front lower control arm bushings. Replacement cost included $82.00 for realignment. |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
107000 mi US $1105 |
Front end shake during braking: replaced worn control arm bushings Also replaced visibly deteriorated plastic cowling at base of windshield |
108439 mi US $694 |
Heard rattling sound at idle while car in gear: found high pressure power steering hose mount broken, hose assembly was rattling on front sway bar; reattached it. |
137000 mi US $40 |
A hose from the power steering reservoir dry rotted and sprung a leak. NAPA auto parts had the replacement on the shelf. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
106700 mi US $270 |
Rear driver side coil spring was noticed by BMW dealer at last trip to be broken, and passenger side cracked. Parts acquired through Tischer BMW online, replaced by me. Used OEM jack to spread the control arm down to remove old spring. |
108000 mi | Intended to replace front control arms and inner ball joints. However, a rubber plate above the driver front strut had a hole punched in, so replaced. Alignment was not correct the first time, car pulled to the side slightly. Took it back, they readjusted and it was better, however they were unable to fully adjust it due to a possible bend in the driver side front strut. |
106400 mi US $1700 |
rear spring was broken. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
40000 mi | Squeaking noise when turning steering wheel to either side. Diagnosed as bad u-joint. Part replaced. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
58280 mi C $50 |
Front stabilizer link broken. Replaced successfully. |
89900 mi C $400 |
Front end oil-filled bushing replaced. |
107000 mi US $1054 |
Replaced Control Arm Bushings in Front |
98700 mi US $1400 |
Replaced lower control arm bushings. |
85000 mi US $360 |
replaced control arm bushings |
52000 mi US $164 |
worn lower control arm bushings |
96580 mi C $1000 |
new front struts |
43400 mi | There was a humming / whining noise from the steering column. The power steering pump was replaced and some of the pipes. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
100700 mi US $900 |
replaced both broken rear springs |
128000 mi US $1100 |
during annual safety inspection mechanic discovered broken ball joint, Not needed to pass NY inspection but recommended replacement Is trusted mechanic so we replaced and had an alignment after |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
74500 mi US $90 |
Replaced lower control arm bushings |
110000 mi US $900 |
Control arms and a wheel baring replaced as they were getting very worn out. |
153000 mi US $400 |
ball joints replace both sides front |
167000 mi US $950 |
replaced left rear wheel bearing. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
44000 mi US $75 |
Worn out trailing arm bushings. Symptoms were unstable during acceleration and rapid tire wear. Replaced OEM w/ urethane after market. |
37000 mi US $450 |
Right-front wheel bearing |
113000 mi US $140 |
Left and right control arm bushings, left was replaced as preventative maintenance, right side was messed up. |
114100 mi US $273 |
Left control arm w/integrated ball joint was replaced |
121000 mi US $110 |
Replaced high pressure power steering hose because it was going to start leaking from rubbing on oil pan |
58000 mi US $480 |
Power steering high pressure hose replaced. Also completed oil change while there |
71000 mi US $1000 |
Rear Trailing arm bushing |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
47000 mi | Was told it was a service bulletin having to do with the frame of the vehicle. |
58000 mi US $150 |
Front bushing. |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
89300 mi US $560 |
front control arm bushings worn, replaced with poly, aligned |
98800 mi US $250 |
Replaced tie rods & ends to resolve a pull problem. Problem now fixed. |
61000 mi US $452 |
Front control arm mounts were worn out. Rubber mounts for front control arms worn. Dealer replaced. |
76500 mi US $153 |
Replaced front lower control arms Replaced one rear control link. |
108000 mi US $1100 |
Tie-rods needed to be replaced |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
26040 mi C $50 |
Lower ball joint failed on right side. They are full of oil when working properly. Oil had drained out. Day in shop. BMW warranty paid, but paid a 50.00 user fee for warranty claim. Problem fixed. Steers a lot better. |
37820 mi C $146 |
Front Lower Control Arms needed replacing. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
42000 mi | Worn control arm bushings. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
63000 mi | Replace front lower control arm bushings. |
81000 mi US $400 |
Control arm bushings |
turbocharged 201hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
51000 mi £110 |
Checked bushes for wear |
71000 mi £490 |
Bottom arm bushes replaced both sides due to age related wear. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
101500 mi US $300 |
Had roaring noise making left hand turns at highway speed. Shop diagnosed right front wheel bearing failing. Replaced. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
26040 mi A $1000 |
Suspension bushings replaced |
84000 mi US $300 |
Could not turn steering column. shocks needed replacing |
Engine not specified
79360 mi | Steering pump leaked and replaced. Very slight knock on steering wheel can be felt when idle before replacement. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
108500 mi C $10 |
Power steering pump failed - replaced for third time - under warranty |
124000 mi C $300 |
Replace front shocks |
147560 mi C $600 |
Rod was loose and dangerous - failure could cause wheels to move independently if left |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
32240 mi | Replaced rear sway bar and linkage. Under warranty. |
35960 mi C $250 |
Repair front control arm. 4 wheel aligment done on car. |
85440 mi C $76 |
Replaced lower control arm bushings on both front wheels. Turned out to be parts set up for track, sent in error. Ordered correct parts. |
87820 mi C $230 |
Replaced worn out front lower control arm bushings, both sides of car, this time with the correct OEM parts. |
94240 mi C $650 |
lower control arm ball joint failure, drivers side. Replaced both front control arms and ball joints. |
81000 mi US $800 |
replaced both rear springs - broken off near bottom and resting directly on supports |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
89100 mi US $700 |
Clunking at low speeds and wandering on the highway. Replaced front control arms, FCA bushings, and sway bar endlinks as recommended at this mileage. |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
129000 mi US $1000 |
New shocks, struts, sprongs and both front and rear control arm bushings. |
90000 mi US $55 |
Replaced worn front control arm bushings (FCAB). |
109700 mi US $1300 |
Sway bar links needed to be replaced. |
127000 mi US $3000 |
Rear passenger side wheel bearing replaced Leak coming from power steering hose. Hose, clamp, and gasket replaced. Rear sway bar end links were completely broken, shop removed what was left of the endlinks and just removed the sway bar completely until I get suspension parts. Was notified that rear shocks totally blown as well as both rear springs both broken (apparently this is a common issue). No repair done yet, ordered parts online and will replace as DIY. |
128000 mi US $850 |
Replaced rear shocks, springs, and all associated hardware (shock mounts, bolts, reinforcement plates, bump stops, etc...) |
77000 mi US $160 |
Control arm bushings worn, replaced. |
135000 mi US $1200 |
Control arm bushing replacement and shock/strut replacement |
90200 mi US $95 |
replaced worn front control arm bushings |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
102700 mi US $2100 |
front control arm bushings worn |
88000 mi US $100 |
Replaced power steering reservoir (dirty filter) and clamps (leaking). |
89000 mi US $900 |
Replaced struts, shocks and springs. Shocks and struts were completely shot. |
92700 mi US $200 |
Swaybar links and tierods. Alignment from local shop. |
96500 mi US $150 |
Front wheel bearings were worn and needed to be replaced. |
120500 mi US $750 |
Anti roll bar end links torn |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
133200 mi US $600 |
Original shocks and struts were worn out. Replaced with OEM parts. Replacement cost includes all new hardware associated with install - bolts, nuts, washers, etc. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
115000 mi US $1200 |
Heavy steering. Steering rack replaced |
145000 mi US $85 |
Both rear coil springs - replaced with new Bilstein |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
68820 mi C $1600 |
Leaking power steering rack. Replaced. Ball joints worn. Whole assembly replaced on both sides. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
85500 mi US $3000 |
power steering hose, |
90000 mi US $1900 |
replace all front suspension components,and full alignment. |
135000 mi US $600 |
new springs,shocks and struts plus alignment. price didnt include parts as i had planned on doing it myself. i had read that the rear springs were prone to breaking on the 330xi and one was broken. |
104000 mi US $1200 |
Broken rear springs, both sides, rear shocks both sides |
145000 mi US $675 |
Front lower control arms, ball joints and bushings. Sway rod ends. |
76000 mi US $300 |
rear drivers side shock broke after pothole. the shock itself sheared clean through, so no other damage. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
87000 mi | The front bushings would need to be replaced at some point (they made rattles when you hit bumps in the road). |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
30380 mi | Broken rear spring. |
106000 mi US $110 |
Wheel bearing started to make some noise. |
57520 mi C $100 |
Replaced front stabilizer links. Warranty paid $139 of $239 total. |
62620 mi C $600 |
Replaced both front lower control arms and left tie rod Covered under 3rd party warranty (EasyCare) We paid $100 deductible on control arms - would have been $1200 Paid $362 parts & labor for left tie rod |
90000 mi US $400 |
Replaced power steering hose. |
65000 mi US $1000 |
Front control arm bushing repairs |
82000 mi | Control arm bushing. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
77005 mi C $1300 |
Repair A/C, water pump, coil springs,shocks, belt, stabilizer links, cabin filter, |
42780 mi C $1300 |
Oil leak from power steering pump. |
62000 mi US $560 |
Control Arm Bushings Worn. Maintenance indicator 700 miles short of service interval. Oil change and 60K to be completed when indicator comes on. |
43000 mi US $1000 |
Rear springs cracked. |
53200 mi US $800 |
Lower control arm bushings |
57300 mi US $1200 |
Replaced right front sway bar link. |
55000 mi US $1100 |
control arm bushing power steering hoses and pump were replaced. |
58000 mi US $1200 |
steering pump fail, power steering hose has leaks. This suck because my 1997 honda accord has about 200k miles and doesn't has any of these problem. |
56000 mi US $300 |
both rear springs were broke and replaced |
72200 mi US $100 |
front control arm bushing |
73000 mi US $800 |
one inner and 2 outer tie rods 2 Stabilizer links |
98000 mi | new control arms and stabilizers last ones only lasted 2 yrs. |
106000 mi US $165 |
power steering pump filter and housing. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
63167 mi US $172 |
Replaced rear shock mounts. Worn ones were making "thunking' sound from rear when going over bumps. Covered under BMW CPO program. I paid $50, BMW/dealer paid rest. Changed oil and oil filter. Replaced rear shock mounts. |
41373 mi C $56 |
Noise from front suspension. Replaced stabilizer pins? |
62994 mi C $995 |
Blown right front shock (bad roads?). Replaced both front shocks. |
89280 mi C $900 |
Sway bar bushings, CABs |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
140000 mi US $500 |
Axle, ball joint, control arm |
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
96600 mi | Replace steering rack |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
91000 mi US $900 |
Front control arm bushing failed and ball joints had play so entire l & r control arms replaced. |
121000 mi US $50 |
Replaced lower steering shaft coupler to eliminate excessive play in steering. |
50000 mi US $230 |
RTABs were replaced. |
26000 mi US $400 |
Front control arm bushing needed replacement. |
65000 mi US $600 |
I track this car so you might consider this a consumable but it happens often. Front Control Arm and Rear Trailing Arm bushings needed replacement. |
61000 mi US $500 |
Rear trailing arm bushings (RTAB) were shot. Replaced with new and limiters. |
108000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced power steering pump, reservoir, and all hoses. Had a minor leak in a hose and metal pieces in power steering fluid reservoir, so replaced entire power steering system. |
89200 mi US $60 |
Clunk through steering wheel on braking. Diagnosed as excessively worn rear lower control arm bushing on passenger side. Ordered online and replaced. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
81000 mi US $2000 |
Front right wheel hub assembly replaced. |
99000 mi US $1645 |
rear control arm bushings were worn. 4 hours shop labor, only $60 for the part at dealer. Nobody but the dealer would have found this. New rear tires wore out in 5,000 miles. Car handles like new now. |
49000 mi US $250 |
Replaced the high pressure power steering hose. |
230200 mi US $2500 |
Rear subframe mount points cracked, required welding and reinforcement. All rubber parts in rear suspension, diff mounts & shocks also replaced as maintenance items. |
164000 mi US $420 |
High pressure power steering hose failure. $230 OE replacement + fluid. |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
60000 mi US $200 |
Front lower control arm bushings failed and replaced. |
151000 mi US $500 |
Replace left rear wheel bearing to eliminate rumbling noise. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
67000 mi US $270 |
Front control arm bushings wore out, replaced them with new ones. |
153400 mi | Car had a metallic rattling noise from the trunk area which was getting worse. Ended up stripping the inside of the trunk and found the nut at the top of the suspension support loose. Tightened it up and the rattle is now gone. |
157000 mi £40 |
Car was pulling to one side when initially applying or releasing the brake, though slowed in a straight line once brakes fully applied. Replaced the front suspension wishbone bush on the passenger side |
158500 mi £100 |
Noticed that right rear of the car was lower than usual and other side. Replaced rear suspension coils, which are known to fail. No clear failure of spring, but new springs resolved the height difference |
164000 mi £80 |
Rear bush for the suspension wishbone was damaged. Car was starting to wander a bit on the motorway at higher speeds. Rear bushes were replaced and the problem is resolved - much more stable and better tracking on the motorway, and better feel through the steering. |
167 mi £100 |
Rear shocks were found to be significantly degraded - offered no resistance or push back for much of the shocks travel. Replaced the shocks, and also found that the bump stocks had dry rotted and that a number of the washers were rusted and or damaged, so were replaced. Also replaced the shock mounts as a precaution, although the original ones appeared to be fine. Rear trailing arm bushes on rear suspension had been noted as being worn at previous MOT. Driver also noted some movement in the rear, particularly under hard cornering. Upon removal, old bushes were found to have the rubber intact and in okay condition, but the metal casing had corroded to powder. New bushes were installed using a special bushing tool specifically designed for the car. |
102000 mi US $1500 |
Control arms |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
78000 mi US $700 |
Replaced front control arms, control arm bushings, sway bar links, and tie rods. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
143000 mi US $2800 |
front end alignment and 2 new tires |
69000 mi | Dealer said front sway arm bushings were starting to detererat and recomended replacement. Cost was about $400. Decided not to do its at that time due to no noticable driving diffrence and scheduling conflicts. |
72000 mi US $300 |
Replaced Control Arm Bushings which had deterioated. Replaced lower left rear window trim peice as rubber gasket was cracking. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
59000 mi US $60 |
Control arm bushings were causing a vibration through the steering wheel when braking from highway speeds. |
178000 mi US $250 |
I replace the lower control arms subframe bushings among other bushings |
83400 mi US $1700 |
I had to replace the front and rear shock absorbers on my car. The damage was due to road construction by the city. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
53000 mi US $500 |
Tightened swaybar bolt. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
53000 mi US $800 |
ball joint replacement (required new control arm), power steering leak, |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
129000 mi US $1075 |
New control arms needed (both). |
74000 mi US $170 |
Replaced both front control arm bushings. |
74300 mi US $260 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings, dust caps & seals. |
99300 mi US $75 |
Replaced worn out front control arm bushings. |
105000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced worn out tie rods. |
119000 mi US $400 |
Replaced front struts and top hats. |
121000 mi US $200 |
Replace leaking power steering hoses. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
119000 mi US $1900 |
Front stabilizer bar repleaced |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
134000 mi US $100 |
replaced tie rod end |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
57000 mi US $150 |
Lower control arm bushing replacement and repair of deformed strut tower mount "mushroom" deformity. Lower control arm bushing wear resulted in steering instability, poor handling and tracking. Deformed strut tower mounts resulted in misalignment. |
153000 mi US $700 |
Power steering pump broke. Replaced power steering pump, all 4 hoses, and reservoir. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
138200 mi US $350 |
Front suspension started clunking. Strut tower mounts failed prematurely after 50k miles. Swaybar was also noticed to be rusting around bushings and needs to be replaced. |
137000 mi US $300 |
Control arms failed and needed replacement. Control arms failed and needed replacement. |
134800 mi US $50 |
Rear strut mount failed (rubber tore). Was causing clunking and rubber was squeaking. |
138000 mi US $800 |
Changed struts, bearings, bump stops, and end links |
139100 mi US $600 |
Shocks, sway bar bushings, control arm bushings, steering coupler, front brake pads. Some wear, but not to the level that most people would have replaced the parts. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
86000 mi US $1500 |
Broken LCA, LCAs replaced, all rear bushings replaced, subframe reinforced, all rear ball joints replaced, parking brake cable replaced, all brake lines replaced with stainless steel. |
94200 mi US $300 |
Power Steering was going in and out with audible whine. Pump, reservoir, and fluid was replaced. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
67000 mi US $500 |
Wheel bearing was making clicking noise when cornering, replaced both front wheel bearings. |
Engine not specified
126000 mi US $4100 |
Power steering pump ran dry and melted. Pump replaced, along with reservoir and hoses. |
79000 mi US $500 |
The front wheel bearing needed to be replaced |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
106000 mi US $70 |
front sway bar links |
115000 mi US $340 |
New rear springs. |
140500 mi US $125 |
New rear shocks. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
91140 mi C $50 |
Replaced rear right side wheel bearing. |
93000 mi C $50 |
Replaced front swaybar links. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
137000 mi US $400 |
Replaced worn shocks and broken springs. |
85043 mi US $1010 |
replace power steering reservoir and reclamp lines |
120000 mi US $180 |
Vibration while driving higher mph. Needed new tires to be remounted and balanced. Balancing solved half of the problem. Suggested to get control arm and joints checked out. |
60000 mi US $230 |
Front suspension bushing (CAB) replaced due to uneven wear of the right tire. |
45000 mi US $500 |
Rear brakes and rotors. Front sway bar link |
81000 mi US $150 |
Swaybar endlinks were making noise. Replaced at selfservice repair shop. |
113000 mi US $600 |
outer ball joint, left lower control arm. |
62000 mi US $800 |
Did rear struts, leaking. Replaced front control arms and bushings. Right side. |
65000 mi US $400 |
Replaced front control arms and bushings. Right left side |
115000 mi US $90 |
Rear sway bar end links and bushings. Seems like I have done suspension and bushing work 2x a year since I got it. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
33480 mi C $1000 |
Front Control arm bushings needed work |
59920 mi C $800 |
Rear shock mounts repaired |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
189000 mi US $50 |
Power steering fluid leak |
136000 mi US $1700 |
Tie rods damaged from previous owner, Steering boots torn due to age. R&R brake rotors and pads for general maintenance, also replaced broken brake pad wear sensor. |
127000 mi US $1700 |
auxiliary belt replaced, left and right rear lower control arms bolts, bushings replaced |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
61000 mi US $620 |
Rear springs had cracks. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
44000 mi | Control arms replaced to eliminate some movement. |
118000 mi US $10 |
Upper strut mounts making creaking noise while steering. Added grease |
36000 mi | Replaced steering wheel (peeling fabric) |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
110000 mi | Both Rear Coil Springs Broken |
114500 mi US $600 |
Front control arms, inner and outer ball joints, and front control arm bushings replaced. |
149000 mi US $600 |
Play in left front wheel bearing - replaced and re-aligned. |
106640 mi C $909 |
Replace trailing arm bushings and differential seal |
116560 mi C $950 |
Rear shocks and wheel alignment |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
69000 mi US $1000 |
Control arm bushing replaced Rear brake pad + rotor replaced Front brake pad replaced |
54000 mi US $400 |
Control arms and bushings |
85000 mi | Replaced leaking/ seeping high pressure power steering line, PS fluid |
108300 mi US $150 |
Sinking rear spring. Bad stabiliser bar end links. |
58900 mi C $1000 |
Replace Power Steering Pump |
57000 mi US $270 |
control arm bushings replaced |
130000 mi US $25 |
Replaced power steering lines |
72000 mi US $800 |
Rear spring broken. Had to be replaced. |
104600 mi US $500 |
Control arm bushings, and control arm (including balljoints) were replaced. |
106300 mi | Rear Shocks blew out. |
108600 mi US $1310 |
Complete suspension overhaul. Shocks were completely done, both rear were blown. Front struts had no resistance. Steering guibo was worn and there was play in steering. End links clunking. |
16000 mi US $200 |
Power steering gave out and had to be replaced. |
79000 mi US $1000 |
Steering components broke, loud grinding noise when turning. Replaced steering shaft and power steering pump with used parts. |
110000 mi US $330 |
Control arm and bushings worn |
112000 mi US $60 |
Steering guibo was worn, caused loose steering while cruising at high speeds and wiggly steering |
157000 mi US $120 |
Power steering hoses replaced, power steering resivoir/filter replaced |
87520 mi C $600 |
Rear shocks, springs and brakes. |
101000 mi US $400 |
power steering pump replaced |
116000 mi | replaced bushings |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
81000 mi US $700 |
New rear springs |
89000 mi | Control arm bushings |
106000 mi US $850 |
Rear shocks replaced |
81000 mi US $500 |
Control Arms, ball joints, bushings, sway bar links needs to be done. Have parts, replacing soon. |
96000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealer diagnosed it as a random misfire. Replaced the spark plugs and it hasn't come on since. |
52000 mi | Power steering hose was leaking and alternator belt was worn. Discoverd by BMW Dealer/Serviceduring pre-purchase inspection (purchased from local independent dealer). Repaired by selling dealer. |
65000 mi US $780 |
Rear coils were broken. |
126000 mi US $125 |
Replaced right front axle due to a torn CV boot. Replaced front sway bar end links. |
132000 mi US $80 |
Leaking power steering pressure line replaced. |
133000 mi US $400 |
Replaced front and rear springs. |
141000 mi US $52 |
Replaced front lower control arm outer ball joint |
148000 mi | Replaced rear shocks and mounts. |
151000 mi US $30 |
Replaced worn front lower control arm bushings. |
79300 mi US $2000 |
- replaced worn lower control arm bushings |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
63000 mi US $300 |
Rear trailing arm bushing. |
134000 mi US $300 |
Replaced Power steering pump with remanufactured unit due to play on shaft. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
57000 mi US $2000 |
Broken suspension coil. |
40920 mi A $2660 |
Front compression bushes. |
53320 mi A $200 |
control arm bushes replaced |
60340 mi A $150 |
New front RH wheel bearing. Old one was very noisy |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
76000 mi US $350 |
Replaced right rear wheel bearing |
82000 mi US $250 |
hose that carried steering fluid broke- replaced the hose, also preventatively replaced pump |
61000 mi US $250 |
Rear trailing arm bushings needed replacement. |
71000 mi US $636 |
ps line was bad, also did coolant and oil change |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
80000 mi US $90 |
Tie rod adjustment frozen and would not allow a proper alignment to be performed. |
85000 mi US $160 |
Power steering pump noisy and not providing must boost. Replaced pump, pulley, fluid. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
72000 mi US $400 |
Bushing replacement |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
96000 mi US $100 |
Suspension a bit loose and car drifts at speed. Replaced Rear Trailing Arm Bushings. Symptoms better but not completely resolved. |
84000 mi US $250 |
Had to change the rear passenger wheel bearings. |
124700 mi US $350 |
Wheel bearing on rear passenger side started to get loud. Wheel bearing replaced at independent shop. $80 for parts, and the rest was labor. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
32000 mi US $180 |
Replaced leaking power steering hose. |
32000 mi US $135 |
Power steering lines were leaking. Purchased new lines from independent hose shop and replaced them. |
35000 mi US $500 |
New springs, rear trailing arm bushings, new upper shock mounts |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
128000 mi US $487 |
Replace Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Parts: Control Arm Bushing Set cost 177.18 (parts) Work 2.5 hours at 90/hr (Labor) |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
98660 mi C $600 |
Rear suspension, joints worn Front suspesion links worn |
114700 mi C $1000 |
Control arm assembly and associated bushings |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
72000 mi US $857 |
Replace control arm bushings. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
115940 mi R 8000 |
Replaced control arm bushes on front suspension. |
Engine not specified
195000 mi US $4000 |
car was making a strange clunking sound when I turned hard to left. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
40000 mi | Chassis noise noticed. Front end aluminum flex plate was cracked and was replaced. Lower control arm bushings also replaced. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
115000 mi US $122 |
Replaced rear shocks. One of the two had started to fail. |
126480 mi R 1270 |
Replaced all shock absorbers |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
95000 mi US $850 |
Control arm bushings worn, required replacing control arms. |
88000 mi US $593 |
Replaced front lower control arm. Removed and replaced the front thrust rod bushing. |
57000 mi US $485 |
Replace power steering line. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
47000 mi US $941 |
Right front CV axle boot and inner boot clinging grease. Repair included replacement of both inner and out boot plus four wheel alignment |
84000 mi US $1085 |
Broken front hub and bearing which was replaced |
100000 mi US $2557 |
Replaced front control arm and bushings |
72000 mi US $650 |
Noticed steering wheel vibration when power applied to engine. Not related to brakes. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
85000 mi US $500 |
one rear shock absorber leaked fluid, so replaced both rear shocks. |
181000 mi | Replaced shocks, struts and mounts due to blown suspension. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
121500 mi US $100 |
Replaced Front Lower Control Arm Bushings. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
114000 mi US $1800 |
Power stearing pump replaced |
103500 mi US $750 |
Jittery feedback in the steering wheel. Replaced front control arm bushings and got an alignment. Problem fixed. |
118000 mi | CAR IS IN SHOP NOW. SERVICE ENGINE. LITE ON PLUS control arm bushings, et rear axle mount |
129000 mi US $1500 |
power steering pump vacuum coupling and rebuilding the rack and pinion. |
134000 mi US $1200 |
Power steering |
66340 mi C $300 |
Steering ball joints. |
119000 mi US $400 |
Front ball joints |
72000 mi US $400 |
Had to replace my lower control arms, bushing which came out to be $400 in parts and did my own labor. |
60000 mi US $544 |
"Found both rear coil springs broken during inspection.Replaced both.+33-53-575 16FRU." |
64000 mi US $61 |
"Customer states he has a clunk under the car when he stops and again when he starts.Almost like a ball rolling around (in the trunk)".Control arm bushing "Customer states there is a downshift clunk when you come to a stop and start letting off the bra |
73000 mi US $134 |
"Clunk" in rear suspension described earlier revisited with independent tech who states: "Appears to be the beginning of the E46 subfame issue. Customer will monitor and await results of the class action law suit." |
118000 mi US $600 |
replace control arm bushings |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
115000 mi | Rear suspension is shot. Need to change struts. |
127000 mi | Steering boot leak |
125000 mi | All steering hoses leaking |
160000 mi US $600 |
Replaced broken rear spring |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
29760 mi C $3000 |
front bushing needed repair. new tires. |
63500 mi US $208 |
Replace front sway bar link |
96000 mi US $600 |
Replace worn front control arms and bushings. |
84880 mi C $900 |
Suspension bushings worn |
124000 mi C $800 |
Rear bushings cracked, needed replacement |
139440 mi C $500 |
Rear shock leaking, replaced both |
72000 mi US $800 |
Lower control arms, Left and Right needed to be replaced. Bought the parts online, and had local shop do the work. Even then, it was $800. Hate to think what the dealer would have wanted. |
175000 mi US $4500 |
Replaced front struts, steering rack, tie rod ends, power steering hoses, and sway bar links |
139350 mi US $1150 |
Bosch remanufactured steering rack replaced control arm driver side |
13994 mi US $566 |
power steering failing, making creaking noises etc. replaced power steering pump and drive belts |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
111000 mi US $555 |
The power steering pump failed and was replaced |
130000 mi US $1350 |
The front suspension needed a rebuild. The struts and strut bearings were worn out and also replaced the sway bar links (right side worn out) and upgraded the sway bar bushings. Used H&R springs and Bilstein B8 performance plus struts and shocks. Upgraded the rear springs and shocks used Bavauto reinforcement plates and heavy duty shock mounts. |
142000 mi US $89 |
replace entire steering rack and pinion |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
36772 mi US $1500 |
and rear trailing arm bushing replaced |
45000 mi US $325 |
Rear end felt loose during hard cornering. Research pointed to worn out RTABs, a known failure point on these cars (too much slop between bushing and trailing arm flange). Replaced with Powerflex RTABs by my mechanic. Rear end feels a lot more planted. |
126700 mi US $10 |
Broken left front anti-roll bar mount. |
136500 mi US $3900 |
power steering leak repair, |
166000 mi US $600 |
replaced front wheel bearing broken upper a-arm, rear |
115200 mi US $750 |
replace worn front springs and rear control arm |
116600 mi US $500 |
Left front wheel bearing |
120000 mi US $500 |
Leak from power steering hose |
238000 mi US $50 |
Replaced suspension with coilovers as the suspension was getting old and worn and wanted to upgrade to adjustable height and dampening. |
58674 mi US $460 |
Replaced both rear springs Replaced high pressure steering hose |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
42540 mi R 1000 |
RR shock lost damping. Decided to install aftermarket suspension to fix the problem. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
102000 mi | Replaced front control arm bushings and sway bar end links. |
142000 mi US $3000 |
control arm bushings |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
136000 mi US $1000 |
Front control arms + bushings, rear trailing arm bushings, water pump + belts, water pump pulley. |
147000 mi US $1056 |
Replaced worn out tires and rear trailing arm ball joints. Aligned car after new tires and repairs |
60000 mi US $800 |
Replace Control arm bushings. Front suspension was feeling loose and nosy on driveways and bumps |
46810 mi C $300 |
Front control arm bushings replaced. |
135000 mi US $100 |
Bad front sway bar end links and control arm bushings, replaced with OEM sway bar end links and poly control arm bushings. |
149800 mi US $165 |
power steering reservoir and hoses replaced |
188300 mi US $2416 |
replaced rear shocks, front struts, front control arms & bushings |
79320 mi C $865 |
Replace worn out front control arm bushings |
80600 mi C $205 |
Replaced front stabiliser bar end links |
99200 mi C $750 |
Replaced worn-out front control arms Replace rear trailing arm bushings. Intended as preventive (I installed polyurethane bushings instead of the stock rubber bushings), but the rubber in driver side bushing was in fact tearing apart. Other worn out parts had masked this. |
124000 mi US $375 |
Replaced front control arms and control arm bushings (CABs) |
126700 mi US $400 |
Replaced front struts. |
130000 mi US $650 |
Strut bearings needed to be replaced. |
88000 mi | Two struts leaking when sold. |
254000 mi US $500 |
left rear wheel bearing replacement |
302000 mi US $125 |
loose steering, replaced worn tie rods. replaced steering coupler. Sway bar bushing replaced. Front control arms replaced, lower control arm bushings replaced. Rear trailing arm bushings replaced. Rear sway bar bushings and rear sway bar links replaced. |
65540 mi C $1600 |
Replace power steering high pressure hose |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
85300 mi US $700 |
Shocks/struts/bushings replaced b/c badly worn; broken front sway bar end link replaced. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
110000 mi | Shop inspection found broken springs, $1000 estimate to fix. |
112000 mi US $100 |
Power Steering pump was tired, replaced with used unit from junk yard. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
42000 mi | The nut on top of the spring tower came loose and make a loud noise over bumps. It just needed to be tightened. |
125000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced control arms, bushings in L&R front plus alignment. |
100000 mi US $7000 |
New shocks |
77000 mi US $536 |
right and left front suspension Lower Control Arm bushings |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
137500 mi US $65 |
I replaced a part called the steering guibo which is a connector with a rubber damper that is between the steering column and steering rack. The rubber in the old connector had worn and was loose. This was noted by excessive play in the steering wheel before any steering forces were applied to the steering rack. |
154000 mi US $1650 |
Shop noted broken rear spring during PM and NY state inspection. Both springs replaced. |
143000 mi US $250 |
replaced both inner and outer tie rods on both front sides. |
173000 mi US $350 |
part replaced. |
212000 mi US $22 |
Stiff steering. Flushed power steering fluid. Helped but did not resolve problem. Possibly have worn/bad shock mount bearing(s) |
101000 mi US $300 |
Replaced passenger side inner and outer tie rod. |
Engine not specified
166000 mi US $650 |
Noise in front right wheel, replaced ball joint & noise is gone |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
38000 mi US $1600 |
Rear coil spring broke. Rear pair replaced. |
64000 mi US $900 |
Replaced front control arm bushing |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
180000 mi US $425 |
Replaced rear shocks, rear springs, and upper shock mounts. |
77000 mi | Left front control arm. |
88000 mi US $1000 |
broken rear springs (2) replaced |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
147000 mi US $200 |
Worn rear shocks blown after carrying a large load in the back. Replaced with Bilsteins- done myself |
75000 mi US $250 |
Problem - Worn control arm bushings. Ordered new bushings myself. These were then installed by my indy mechanic. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
184000 mi US $1500 |
Power steering hose leaking. Reservoir and hose replaced. |
196000 mi US $719 |
The wheel bearings were replaced on the rear wheels. |
209000 mi US $1450 |
Rear shocks replaced. |
225000 mi US $1500 |
Power steering hoses leaking. |
64000 mi | I brought it in for increasingly loose steering. They determined it was due to the front control arms which need to be replaced. I had neither the time nor the money. They said it wasn't urgent since the wheels don't 'shimmy' on braking yet. |
65000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced both front control arms, tightened steering, re-alignment. (Also transmission fluid change. |
74000 mi US $200 |
Loose steering. Tightened control arms and steering linkages. Flushed power steering fluid. Marginal improvement, but not fully repaired. Keeping wheel in full up position also helps. |
75000 mi US $1400 |
Found slow leak in power steering system, replaced tube/hose. |
79200 mi US $3995 |
Steering column re-built with new bushings to take 'play' out of the steering. |
80000 mi | Wanted new control arms...again! Terrible rattle. Finally done with the damn car. 80k miles and I've spent so much its cheaper to have a car payment. I will never own another bimmer out of warranty. I won't own another BMW for a while. |
97000 mi US $500 |
Front sway bar end links have rubber bushings that wear out and produce noises when going over bumps |
76000 mi US $5 |
Loose steering, traced system, tighten steering link to rack, adjust rack tension for slack, checked alingement no toe, adjusted toe to 1/8"-3/16" toe in, steering corrected, steering smooth stright, corrected air pressure for climate. Loose steering, traced system, tighten steering link to rack, adjust rack tension for slack, checked alingement no toe, adjusted toe to 1/8"-3/16" toe in, steering corrected, steering smooth stright, corrected air pressure for climate. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
100000 mi US $5 |
Power steering fluid reservoir hoses were leaking. Replaced both hoses and clamps, resolving problem. |
98000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced worn: Front control arm bushing Rear trailing arm bushing Front sway bar bushing Replaced power steering supply/return hoses. |
173000 mi US $1500 |
Suspension components worn out after 172,000 miles and causing noisy and sloppy ride. |
220800 mi US $500 |
Power steering pump failure. Replaced power steering pump, all hoses, and reservoir. |
239000 mi US $350 |
Steering getting loose due to worn tie rods and steering guibo. Replaced tie rods, steering guibo, and also replaced steering rack to improve feel. Had alignment performed. |
99000 mi US $800 |
Worn control arm bushings replaced |
114000 mi US $480 |
Hose to power steering reservoir ruptured and caused damage to reservoir. Both were replaced. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
83000 mi US $650 |
replace rear springs (that had been replaced 4 years ago) |
158000 mi US $600 |
Two noisy wheel bearings (driver rear, passenger front) replaced. |
223500 mi | Shocks, broken rear springs, RTAB, FCAB, steering universal, power steering lines. |
266314 mi C $2000 |
Replace both front wheel bearings |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
95000 mi US $59 |
Control arm bushing replacement. |
102000 mi US $800 |
Replace front lower control arms and bushings |
116000 mi US $400 |
Replaced power steering pump. |
125000 mi | towing company damaged the tie rod during tow |
79000 mi US $2000 |
steering felt wobbly and clunk sound when stopped. |
59000 mi US $480 |
Front passenger control arm worn out. Replaced. |
66000 mi US $1027 |
Power Steering pump leaking |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
72000 mi US $1100 |
Power steering pump failing. |
147000 mi US $300 |
Power steering hoses were cracked, power steering fluid leaking. Replaced two hoses and topped off fluid. |
175000 mi | LF wheel bearing was noisy; replaced. Serpentine belt was cracking; replaced. Oil pan gasket leaking; topped off oil. |
180000 mi US $600 |
control arm bushings, and one other thing I can't remember |
178700 mi US $150 |
replace A-arm bushing |
177000 mi US $25 |
Left, rear shock mount |
141340 mi C $1200 |
Replaced bushings, etc. |
156000 mi US $583 |
Worn lower control arm bushings |
125000 mi US $850 |
replaced power steering pump and reservoir |
130000 mi US $400 |
replaced lower control arm bushings |
121000 mi US $325 |
there was a leak in the power steering hose. had to clean it up and i guess replace the hose |
87000 mi US $3000 |
stablilizer bushings, |
132000 mi US $411 |
Front sway bar bushings |
155400 mi US $500 |
Struts, shocks |
159000 mi US $150 |
Clunking noise, so replaced tie rod ends and brakes at the same time |
161400 mi US $270 |
Control arms |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
84000 mi US $2300 |
Power steering plumbing (fluid lines). |
89000 mi US $1700 |
Opted to fix power steering problem reported in May. |
107000 mi US $2000 |
Rear shock fluid depletd |
164200 mi US $65 |
Sway bar end links were worn causing clunking sound. Replaced end links and problem was fixed |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
85000 mi US $500 |
Lower control arms replaced with ball joints and bushings |
136080 mi C $200 |
Replaced control arm bushings |
161200 mi | Front shock blown. Stabilizer link broken. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
69440 mi $1100 |
Car vibrate at 40 mph. Dealer replaced front control arm bushings. |
63000 mi | Power steering pump. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
112000 mi US $10000 |
replaced all suspension bushings |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
118000 mi US $406 |
Front control arm bushings worn; last replaced 8/11 @90k mi |
92000 mi US $358 |
Power steering hoses leaking |
99397 mi US $368 |
Replace front control arm bushings |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
96100 mi C $400 |
Replaced FCABa (Front control arm bushings) and the control arms themselves. Used new control arms and pre-pressed bushings for ease of owner install. Steering tightened up nicely after install, and slight vibration during heavy braking disappeared. |
120900 mi C $250 |
Replaced power steering pump & serpentine belts (since I had to take it off anyway). Power steering was starting to "groan". |
122760 mi | Replaced both rear wheel bearings. |
128964 mi US $32 |
FCAB's R&R with PowerFlex Bushings 4 Wheel Alignment. *It was severely out of spec and showed excessive inside front tire wear due to excessive toe in. R&R passenger side upper strut mount Repaired mushroomed strut tower. |
114000 mi US $1300 |
RattlIng through steering wheel. Front Bushings replace on both sides. |
148000 mi US $1300 |
Control arm |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
67500 mi US $1700 |
Replaced shocks and struts all around after noticing deteriorated ride quality |
72200 mi US $1182 |
Rear coil springs - rusted out; one was borken, one nearly broken Front suspension bushings |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
69000 mi | Brief creak in left rear brake or suspension when coming to a stop or at low speed. |
69000 mi US $500 |
Front control arm bushings replaced, rear upper shock mounts replaced. |
75200 mi US $846 |
Left rear suspension spring replaced |
92900 mi | Replacement of tie rod bushings |
131000 mi US $650 |
replaced control arms |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
126000 mi US $300 |
Replaced rear leaking shocks and related components. Replaced leaking power steering lines and hoses. |
128000 mi US $1790 |
Replaced front struts |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
74000 mi US $200 |
2 P/S hoses replaced. |
Engine not specified
150000 mi US $500 |
Rack and Pinion broke for the second time in 40k miles. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
26106 mi | Front Control Arm Bushings replaced. |
74346 mi US $768 |
Power Steering Pump and Serpentine Belts replaced. |
138500 mi US $535 |
Replaced lower control arm bushings. |
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
170000 mi | Diagnose bad ride, noise. Replaced shocks. |
172000 mi US $1600 |
Suspension repaired. |
184200 mi US $550 |
Damaged bushings replaced. |
147000 mi US $900 |
Worn ball joints and bushings |
160000 mi US $150 |
Replaced LCA bushings. |
105000 mi US $250 |
replace bushings |
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
133000 mi US $150 |
Broken rear strut mount. |
108000 mi US $250 |
Broken right rear shock mount. |
106000 mi US $1020 |
Replaced lower control arms on right and left sides, control arm bushings, and tie rod. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
140000 mi US $200 |
brakes and control arm. 200$ 4 brand new tires installed 475$ |
141000 mi US $15000 |
Steering hoses were replaced |
74300 mi US $400 |
Also replaced left front wheel bearing. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
88000 mi US $700 |
Replace bushings and control arm. |
124000 mi US $400 |
Replaced front control arms, ball joints, and bushings. |
99000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced power steering pump. |
142000 mi US $400 |
Front control arms and bushings. |
166300 mi US $31 |
leaking ps hose |
168000 mi US $850 |
front shocks/struts |
144000 mi US $850 |
Replaced Front Control Arm Brackets, Rear Upper Shock Mounts, Rear Wheel Bearing. |
161000 mi US $50 |
Lower control arm bushings (lollipops) worn - replaced. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
138000 mi US $808 |
Front struts and strut mounts replaced. They had not been replaced for the life of the vehicle. |
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
137000 mi US $3000 |
broken springs, and brake job |
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
109000 mi US $350 |
Changed control arms and bushings (bad ball joint). Noticed bad handling after on lift for new tires. replaced them myself. |
130000 mi US $200 |
Power steering pump broke. Replaced by me. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
152300 mi | rear wheel bearings x2 |
162300 mi US $1300 |
Wheel bearings replaced in the rear tires |
131000 mi US $350 |
Shock rusted through. |
135000 mi US $1800 |
Shocks and struts failed and leaking. Replaced all including mounts. New tires. |
159000 mi US $600 |
replaced LCAs |
202000 mi | Wheel bearings worn out, and control arm bushings deteriorated |
126480 mi C $1908 |
Shocks, tie rods (2), lower control arm bushings, trailing arm bushings replaced. |
143000 mi US $700 |
Rear subframe was tearing out of body. Second time it happened. BMW paid part of the cost, and the rest was paid for by the repair shop that BMW had paid to fix the same issue on my car back in 2006. |
187000 mi | front right strut leaking, sold car |
Engine not specified
139300 mi US $300 |
Replaced wheel bearing |
129000 mi US $445 |
Replaced torn rear trail arm bushings with polyurethane ones. |
134700 mi US $150 |
Replaced the Worn out Control Arm Bushings with New Urethane Bushings. |
131000 mi US $65 |
leaking power steering pump |
139500 mi ¤4000 |
control arm and control arm bushing replacement. front shock absorbers, stabilizer link, driveshaft replacement, rear wheel bearing and so much more |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
138600 mi US $353 |
Front control arms needed to be replaced. Replaced OEM Lemforder brand with Meyle HD huge improvement! Definitely recommend the Meyle brand for this car's control arms. |
104000 mi US $1200 |
Worn front control arm bushing, worn front control arm ball joints, worn rear trailing arm bushings. Problem originally noted by dealer at prior service at 90,000 miles. Front control arms and bushing replaced at 60,000 miles previously. |
154380 mi C $900 |
rear wheel bearing and left front control arm bushing required for safety - sold car |
164000 mi US $3000 |
power steering pump and hoses need to be replaced |
140000 mi US $370 |
Left side rear bearing got replaced |
145000 mi US $150 |
Replaced control arm bushing with bracket. |
311000 mi US $295 |
Power steering reservoir hose sprang a leak and the fluid drained into my alternator and it shorted and caused my battery to die. I had the Indy shop repair the steering reservoir and I replaced the alternator. I still have an airbag light. |
354000 mi US $100 |
Replaced both the right and left rear wheel bearings. |
365000 mi US $1200 |
Wheel bearing on front passenger-side. |
374000 mi US $372 |
Repaired/replaced a broken shock mount on the passenger side rear shock, sleeve and bump-stop. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
181000 mi US $900 |
Replaced Front Control Arm Bushings |
178000 mi US $132 |
Front left inner tie rod gone bad,shop installed part owner purchased and brought in, shop removed old parts and replaced with new. Also 4 wheel alignment. Repair fixed part of vibration problem, still need CAB replaced, will do on own. |
76700 mi US $300 |
One front wheel bearing has gone bad and both lower control arm bushings have failed. Parts not replaced at the moment. |
71000 mi | Front wheel bearing has become very noisy. Bearing and hub will need to be replaced at first convenience. Both front lower control arm bushings have lost their fluid (oil filled dampers) and now allow movement of the front control arm and wheel. Both bushings will be replaced at earliest convenience. |
78000 mi US $150 |
Lower control arm bushings had become sloppy and were finally knocking. I replaced both front lower control arm bushings. |
91760 mi C $1000 |
front struts needed to be replaced. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
179700 mi €300 |
Right back wheel made some noise. Bearing was replaced, didn't fix the issue. |
185460 mi €1700 |
Two wheel bearings replaced front, shocks replaced at back, 1072. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
68000 mi US $850 |
Leaking power steering cables replaced. |
76000 mi | Leaking steering rack. |
104000 mi | suspension bushings, steering line |
131440 mi C $1800 |
Squeaking Ball bearings replaced in rear suspension |
91760 mi A $250 |
Front lower arm bushes needed replacement |
92380 mi A $80 |
Upper rear shock mounts needed replacement; they tend to go weak and break anywhere between 40-100,000kays. |
105000 mi US $90 |
Steering rack was leaking. Bought a rebuild kit and fixed it myself. Was a lot more work than I had anticipated. |
105000 mi US $140 |
Front wheel bearing was clicking, I replaced it myself. Borrowed a bearing puller and torque wrench from Autozone, had to buy a 1 13/16" socket. |
106000 mi US $700 |
I removed the rear subframe & ctrl arms, welded reinforcements on the cracked swaybar mounts, replaced 15 rear bushings. Also stripped, e-coated/painted the diff, subframe, control arms. |
111000 mi US $200 |
The rebuilt steering rack failed immediately after the its 1 year warranty expired. A seal tore and leaked out all the fluid. The car had to be towed. I replaced the rack with a rebuilt one. |
48000 mi US $150 |
Replaced rear shock mounts, left and right. |
59000 mi US $250 |
power steering hose leak. |
196540 mi C $200 |
Replaced rear shock mounts |
Engine not specified
114000 mi US $400 |
Changed out the control arms. I went to get it aligned and the tie rods were siezed up. Changed the tie rods and aligned. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
134000 mi US $700 |
Replaced all ball-joints (including control arms) in front suspension to cure rattle. |
137000 mi US $1000 |
Strut mounts had worn bearings, causing a rattling. Struts replaced as well for preventative maintenance. |
98000 mi US $1000 |
One front left spring. |
96000 mi US $80 |
Leaking power steering hose. |
102000 mi US $340 |
Rear wheel bearing. Requires a press and a special BMW tool for removal |
102300 mi US $54 |
Replaced cracked bump-stops on front suspension |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
151000 mi US $40 |
Ball Joint worn |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
99000 mi US $500 |
Struts |
117000 mi US $350 |
Noisy left rear wheel bearing, attempted repair myself but found it to require tools I didn't have. Had been living with it for about a month. |
195000 mi US $777 |
wheel joints replaced both sides front. |
148000 mi US $700 |
Too much play in tie rods, replaced steering rack. Also, oil leaking from front right strut, so replaced both front struts. |
152000 mi US $200 |
control arms, bearings, strut mount |
118000 mi US $600 |
Steering rack rebuilt due to excessive wear/leaking. |
147000 mi US $64 |
Replaced a bad rear wheel bearing and brake backing plate. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
199000 mi US $500 |
Front struts badly needed to be replaced after 199,000 miles |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
89000 mi US $300 |
left rear outer wheel bearing |
106000 mi US $5000 |
Suspension and clutch replaced |
Engine not specified
109000 mi US $1000 |
left front bilstein sport shock froze; replaced both. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
207000 mi US $200 |
Leaky steering rack |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
163000 mi US $85 |
Wandering rear end on crowned roads and clicking noise when going around turns that progressed into a loud clunk when accelerating and turning. Right rear trailing arm bushing had failed. Left also failing. Replaced on both sides with Rogue Engg parts. |
167300 mi US $250 |
Rear subframe that attaches differential and suspension to the car chassis has 4 large rubber bushings that failed due to age. Symptom was loose feeling in rear end and noticeable clicking sound going around low speed turns. |
205200 mi US $680 |
front wheel bearings, OLF, Trans fluid, brakes/pads/rotors, brake fluid bleed, M50 manifold |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
130000 mi US $419 |
A bad wheel bearing was replaced, as well as replacing a radiator fan which had a cracked blade. |
Engine not specified
163000 mi US $350 |
rear shocks replaced |
168000 mi US $350 |
Shocks and struts replaced |
165000 mi | suspension worn out |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
171000 mi US $75 |
shocks tightened up |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
181000 mi US $550 |
Had to replace the rear-left wheel bearing. Grinding noise and possibly affecting the car's handling and acceleration. Will need to replace the rear-right soon. Previously replaced the two front bearings. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
87500 mi €200 |
Front left shock leaking so replaced both front shocks along with left tie rod. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
134000 mi | Replaced failing lower control arm bushings. |
Engine not specified
55000 mi | New springs, shocks, rear shock tower mounts. |
223000 mi US $301 |
right front spring broke. car was lower on right side. |
103000 mi US $89 |
Rear trailing arm bushing |
104000 mi US $426 |
trailing arm bushing |
190000 mi US $250 |
Belts needed replacing. Inner tie rod ends are loose; declined to fix during this trip. |
131000 mi US $1279 |
Sway bar end links and rear trail arm bushings were worn Power steering fluid leak. Replaced hoses and reservoir. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
135160 mi C $550 |
Noise from lower control arm and wheel bearing right hand side. Both had to be replaced. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
152000 mi | Driver's side rear strut starting to leak but not needing replacement just yet, no estimate obtained. |
152000 mi US $200 |
Replaced front wheel bearings (entire hub on both sides). I had a noise that appeared on right hand turns and suspected the bearings. BMW offered a free, 1 hour inspection through a promotion, and they confirmed my diagnosis. |
153300 mi US $110 |
Replaced both tie rods due to failure. Had the car aligned. Also replaced main steering shaft bushing to cure play in steering wheel. |
158000 mi | Needed a steering rack when sold. |
97000 mi US $2000 |
Power steering leak; replaced hoses & reservoir |
183200 mi US $2300 |
Front subframe cracked. Replaced subframe shocks, control arms. (and fluids, oil pump nut and the list goes on) |
116560 mi €500 |
Steering linkage work: right tie rod, rubber boot. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
150040 mi C $110 |
Rear shock absorber mount rattling over bumps. |
155000 mi C $320 |
Loose steering tie-rods replaced |