2005 BMW X3 Problems and Repair Histories
2005 BMW X3 problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
See what people are saying about 2005 BMW X3 problems
More about the
BMW X3
Non-members can see only ten 2005 BMW X3 problems and repair histories. Log in or join us to see them all.
Repair costs are in local units.
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW X3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 92000 | 1000 | Tie rod bushings were cracked and worn causing knocking noises and were replaced |
| Aug | 2011 | 98000 | 1100 | Failed safety inspection. Bad thrust rod bushings - not covered under CPO warranty. Rear spring coils covered under CPO. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 54560 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 55800 | 2500 | Sunroof stuck open, replaced track system |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X3 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 220 | Replace wiper motors - both front and rear. | |
| Nov | 2010 | 2500 | Replaced transfer case and actuator. | |
| Sep | 2012 | 89000 | 120 | Windshield wipers got out of alignment and they crossed and would then not work. Shop replaced blades and aligned wipers. They work fine now. |
| Mar | 2013 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X3 in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 78 | Rear passenger side window produced a "snap" sound and window stop working. Window regulator was good, "driving dog" replaced. | |
| Sep | 2012 | 120000 | 484 | Starter failed and was replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 125000 | 40 | Driving dog for left-rear window replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 129000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X3 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 400 | Valve cover gasket blew out. found water in the oil. replaced the crank case vent valve, the intake boot, the VANOS high pressure oil supply line and valve cover gasket. changed the oil also | |
| BMW X3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 70300 | 500 | valve cover gasket, PCV valve |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X3 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 110000 | 0 | Moonroof didn't slide. Replaced the cassette. |
| Dec | 2012 | 114000 | 625 | Replaced transfer case (had warranty) Thermostat failed |
| Mar | 2013 | 116000 | 380 | headlamp and turn signal module out - replaced + battery draining issues + a gasket replaced |
| BMW X3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 50 | Replaced passenger side exterior rear view mirror motor under BMW CPO warranty. | |
| Apr | 2012 | 65000 | 1400 | Needed new front brakes. |
| Mar | 2013 | 76000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | No-charge scheduled maintenance Front suspension squeaking noise - fixed Sunroof loose insulation strips - reattached | |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | Sunroof rattle fix. Dealer added felt pads on certain points of sunroof cassette | |
| BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 44640 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 45260 | 380 | brake rotors were worn down past the limite. |
| Dec | 2012 | 55180 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | Heated seat shorted out, repaired under warranty. | |
| BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 70060 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 79560 | 700 | Malfunctioning crankshaft sensor, the car doesn't start in cold weather |
| Mar | 2013 | 81220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 80600 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 80800 | 0 | Noise comming from right rear tire |
| Mar | 2013 | 81840 | 2400 | Propeller shaft bearing (noise at low speed) rear springs |
| BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 60760 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 61380 | 850 | Replaced left front wheel bearing and hub. |
| Jan | 2012 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 80000 | 320 | Leaking valve cover gasket |
| Feb | 2013 | 106000 | 650 | Oil filter housing gasket leak. Required new gasket ($6 part) and 4 hours of labor. Oil change (~$130) and cleaning (0.5 hour labor) was included in this repair estimate. While oil filter gasket was being replaced, had all serpentine belts, pulleys, and tensioners replaced. Tensioner was loosing tension but still functional, so repair was primarily preventative. Also brake flush completed during this trip. |
| Mar | 2013 | 107000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
Expert 2005 BMW X3 Repair Advice
Non-members can see only ten 2005 BMW X3 problems and repair histories. Log in or join us to see them all.
What People Are Saying about Problems with the 2005 BMW X3
blog comments powered by Disqus
