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2008 BMW X3 repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 87 repairs.
2008 BMW X3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 66 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 BMW X3
Engine not specified
| BMW X3 in Maryland, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201265000 miUS $971 | Exhaust Camshaft valve lifter replaced. Service Engine Soon light came on. Dealer replaced VANOS. Oil leak around valve cover. Change oil and filter. | ||
2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X3 in Norway Sep 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Oct 201144640 mi$7000 | Power drain from battery. Nav computer did not go to sleep. Disconnected plug from nav computer. | ||
| BMW X3 in New South Wales, Australia Dec 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 2013A $590 | Battery needing replacing. | ||
| Dec 201343400 miA $100 | Transfer Shift Case Motor needs replacing | ||
| Sep 201657660 miA $309 | Replacement of Battery | ||
2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201587200 miC $600 | Front and Rear shocks water pump was failing and therefore required replacing Engine valve cover gasket is failing and therefore bleeding oil | ||
| Mar 201694240 miC $650 | DMTL pump needed to be replaced | ||
| May 201695640 miC $1000 | Engine valve cover gasket Ignition coils and plugs replaced | ||
| Nov 2016100440 miC $2500 | Transfer case required rebuild | ||
| BMW X3 in Maryland, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 201355000 mi | water leak | ||
| BMW X3 in Colorado, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Feb 201440000 miUS $130 | Software upgrade | ||
| Jun 201555000 miUS $1000 | Replaced broken rear spring - replaced in pairs as only one spring was broken | ||
| Jun 201773000 mi | Valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, vvt gasket, heat exchanger. There were signs of oil seepage, not enough to cause adding oil in between oil changes, so I just had everything changed to prevent a serious outcome. | ||
| BMW X3 in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201359000 mi | Replaced steering angle sensor, battery. Replaced exhaust rockers, lifters under TSB. Replaced windshield trim. | ||
| BMW X3 in California, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201435000 miUS $10 | Windshield wash pump inoperative; replaced w/ non-oem unit. 15 minute task. | ||
| Dec 201641000 miUS $400 | Check Engine Light Wobbly brake pedal low coolant warning light. Topped up w/ distilled water & pressure tested w/ no leaks. | ||
| Sep 201744000 mi | Diagnose Check Engine Light | ||
| Mar 201847000 miUS $2400 | Direct Ignition Coil replace VANOS problem TPMS system reset | ||
| Aug 202163000 miUS $1200 | Coolant warning light on, pressure test for coolant leak, no evidence of leakage. | ||
| BMW X3 in Washington, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Nov 202146000 miUS $150 | battery replacement | ||
| BMW X3 in California, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Oct 201662000 miUS $100 | Replaced tail gate latch. | ||
| Nov 201663000 miUS $100 | Steering sensor replaced Replaced leaking oil filter housing gasket. | ||
| Jun 201769000 miUS $40 | Replaced front suspension torque arm. Replaced strut torque arms at recommendation of repair show due to feathering on edges of tires. Replaced tensioner pulley | ||
| Aug 201775000 miUS $10 | Replaced windshield washer pump. | ||
| Jun 2020108000 miUS $1200 | Replaced driveshaft, rear springs, shocks, struts and brakes | ||
| BMW X3 in Ohio, United States Jul 2015 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Sep 201583000 miUS $2400 | Drive Guibo, Valve cover gaskets, drive belt and tensioner, spark plugs | ||
| Jan 2016125800 miUS $2400 | Replace Struts, Front Brakes | ||
| Mar 2016105000 miUS $758 | Service Engine Light on, car ran well. Replaced both VANOS Solenoids, changed oil | ||
| Dec 2016130000 miUS $1200 | Transfer Case replaced with actuator | ||
| BMW X3 in Florida, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jan 201583500 miUS $400 | I felt the shimmy when I touched my brakes. Took it to one of the finest BMW mechanic shops in Jacksonville. Carroll Autowerks. I had cracked control arm bushings ONLY and both sides replaced. | ||
| Dec 201585000 miUS $1834 | Service engine soon light on & extreme vibration. Work performed replaced faulty eccentric shaft sensor(incl. seal), valve cover gasket, camshaft adjust seal & replaced faulty belt tensioner. | ||
| BMW X3 in Virginia, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 201582500 miUS $250 | VANOS solinoids replaced | ||
| Jun 201588000 miUS $150 | Very small leak at evap system. Software update | ||
| Nov 201595000 miUS $70 | Car was misfiring, replaced all 6 spark plugs. | ||
| Mar 2016100000 miUS $250 | Emissions; DMTL pump replacement (2nd one) | ||
| BMW X3 in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Mar 201232000 mi | Service Engine Soon light came on. Dealer replaced VANOS under warranty. Oil leak around valve cover | ||
| BMW X3 in Florida, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Feb 201244700 miUS $400 | 3 lights coming on: brake light (in yellow), the airbag light, and the 4x4 with the triangle light. Intermittently faulty steering angle sensor, replaced it. | ||
| BMW X3 in Hong Kong, China Feb 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Oct 201123140 mi$2000 | Airbag, and other warning lights came on dashboard. Diagnoised as sensor faulty. Also Sunroof motor not working, re-built motor to save cost. | ||
| BMW X3 in Tennessee, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Nov 201137000 mi | Warning display light for low coolant remained on though there was no problem with the coolant. | ||
| BMW X3 in Maryland, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201149700 mi | Portion of steering wheel hub worn smooth - replaced. | ||
| Jan 201458200 miUS $1200 | fuel gauge malfunction - third time in 79,000 miles. Engine began to run rough. Replaced coil and spark plug | ||
| Oct 201489300 miUS $825 | Fuel gauge frozen (3rd occurrence since new). First two repairs under warranty. 3rd dealer said it was 3 yrs since last failure and hence there would be no help. | ||
| Aug 2015102300 miUS $2800 | Failure of multiple ignition coils on trip - dealer in Maine repaired. Did excessive work not required to get car home. | ||
| Aug 2017133000 miUS $4000 | Rear differential replacement, corroded spring mounts replaced, mscl items | ||
| BMW X3 in Virginia, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201570200 miUS $250 | Oil sensor stopped working and required replacement. | ||
| Sep 201791000 mi | Air bag replacement due to massive recall. We waited 2 years for the parts to come in! | ||
| Dec 2017101000 miUS $300 | Cracked valve cover. Replaced gasket and cover. | ||
| BMW X3 in Florida, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Apr 201132700 mi | Leaky sunroof seal and wind noise. Replaced seal and reprogrammed. Apparently, whenever they replace the seal, they must re-program something that detects when to stop the motor based on the pressure of closing the sunroof. Right rear reverse (white) light was not functional. It was replaced with a new bulb. Exhaust Camshaft valve lifter replaced which were causing a ticking sound. | ||
| Jun 201136000 mi | fault code 2A87 for DME exhaust VANOS mechanism. Performed SIB 110208 and performed Test Plan B1214. replaced both VANOS solenoids and changed oil and filter. | ||
| Mar 201249000 mi | There was oil leaking from the eccentric shaft & valvetronic motor gaskets. The dealer originally thought it was coming from the valve covers based on initial appearance. Windshield washers not spraying properly (2nd time in a year) Passenger side rearview mirror no longer tilts down when going in reverse. Passenger side rearview mirror motor stopped tilting down upon going into reverse. This was addressed in previous repair visit, but part was not in stock. The motor was replaced on this visit and is now working. | ||
| BMW X3 in New York, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 201153000 miUS $900 | Rear springs replaced | ||
| Apr 201257300 miUS $350 | Valve head gasket replaced. | ||
| BMW X3 in California, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Apr 201120000 mi | Valve lifter noise returned. Had to have new head installed. | ||
| BMW X3 in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Exhaust valve replacement due to engine ticking | ||
| Dec 201354000 miUS $50 | Passenger Air Bag Sensor failed. Covered under BMW CPO warranty with $50 deductible. | ||
| Jan 201547000 miUS $510 | Replaced all ignition coils. | ||
| BMW X3 in Alberta, Canada Sep 2011 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Jan 201237820 mi | Engine tick when cold. Intial oil change, did not repair issue, 2nd - change intake cam shaft - improvement but not full repair. 3rd - complete head replacement. Yet to ascertain if repair took care of issue. | ||
| Oct 201351660 miC $1000 | Both rear coil springs broken and replaced | ||
| Sep 202195480 miC $1000 | Steering angle sensor replacement | ||
2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW X3 in Oregon, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jun 201256000 mi | Rear sports differential seal replacement TSB. | ||
| Jul 201796000 miUS $80 | Thermostat failed open. Required removal and replacement. Valve cover gasket was leaking into spark plugs. Oil leaking from oil filter housing. Repaced valve cover gaskets and oil filter housing gaskets. | ||
| BMW X3 in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 201133000 mi | Water leak into rear passenger compartment. Dealer discovered sunroof drain was clogged and left-rear vapor barrier was torn. Sunroof was removed to clear its drains, new left-rear vapor barrier installed, and other 3 were resealed. | ||
| Oct 201133000 mi | Loud ticking noise from engine after not being driven for several days which went away after several minutes of driving. Turns out it is a common problem and there is a service bulletin that requires replacing the engine head. | ||
2008 BMW X3 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| BMW X3 in Romania Nov 2014 - May 2016 | |||
| May 201649600 mi$500 | Transfer case actuator motor gear | ||
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