| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
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%)
Chart based on 8824 repairs.
BMW 3-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 4121 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
BMW 3-Series problems by year
before 2001 (14%)
2002 - 2005 (26%)
2006 - 2006 (11%)
2007 - 2008 (23%)
2009 - 2011 (17%)
2012 - 2015 (8%)
2016 - 2018 (1%)
2019 - 2022 (0%)
2023 - present (0%)
Chart based on 8920 repair trips.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Personal Experiences of the BMW 3-Series
| BMW 3-Series Personal Experiences: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Owned 3 series for 10 years before this purchase - loved my E46 full 2010 BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is my second BMW and a thrill and pleasure to drive. The car fits me like a glove and is not too large or too small for my everyday driving needs. full 2009 BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lont term body integrity full 2009 BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I enjoyed owning my previous 330. full 2009 BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent reliability of 2008 535xi wagon, wonderful car to drive. full 2008 BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Owned a previous 3 series, starting looking at the competition however I felt I would not be as happy full 2008 BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is our 4th 3 series car. They have been reliable and all have given us fine driving experiences. full 2008 BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Owned older version 3 series and really liked the car. full 2007 BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
This is my 5th BMW. Each one gets better. Nothing handles like a BMW. Hold their value very well. Available as a manual shift full 2007 BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Dealer and service excellent. full 2007 BMW 3-Series review |
| BMW 3-Series Personal Experiences: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I've loved my 3-Series BMWs, but they can be very expensive to repair. full 2006 BMW 3-Series review |
