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2006 BMW X3 repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 103 repairs.
2006 BMW X3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 BMW X3
Engine not specified
| 68000 mi US $460 |
AC and drive belt replaced to pass inspection |
2006 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 152000 mi US $500 |
Replaced the radiator, hoses, thermostat and water pump. |
| 118000 mi US $480 |
Service engine soon light came on. Computer diagnostic code indicated air fuel mixture was lean. Replaced O2 sensor. |
2006 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 115000 mi | SES light came on. Lean Code was reported. Smoke Test performed to check for leaks. None found. Cleaned Mass Air Flow sensor. Light went out, readings normal. However - it is back on again after 300 miles. Back to the shop it goes! |
| 150000 mi US $618 |
Transfer Case and Engine had multiple oil leaks. Losing a quart of oil a day. Warranty refused to pay, even though I had a Powertrain Warranty. |
| 80000 mi US $1500 |
I had an oil leak. My oil pan was damaged. That had to be replaced. |
| 63000 mi US $750 |
Vacuum leak caused the need to replace the idle control valve |
| 86000 mi US $555 |
Belt tensioner replaced along with primary belt |
| 88600 mi US $1200 |
All cooling system parts replaced including radiator, fluids, overflow container, thermostat...basically everything but the belt and tensioner |
| 82000 mi US $950 |
The coolant system has been a problem for over a year. I originally had the thermostat replaced, then the reservoir burst. The reservoir and hoses were replced but the thernostat seemed to be fine do it wasnt replaced again... |
| 83000 mi | then the thermostat failed. |
| 132000 mi US $150 |
Car has developed leaks in oil and coolant |
| 97300 mi US $1800 |
Bad radiator. Replaced water pump at same time, even though the pump was still working. Most economical way to protect for future failure. |
| 52000 mi US $800 |
Oxygen sensor replacement |
| 124300 mi US $2500 |
Exhaust issues |
| 65100 mi C $90 |
Intake boot had a crack. Changed the intake boot. |
| 65920 mi C $250 |
Replaced the thermostat |
| 32000 mi | Replaced cracked coolant overflow reservoir. Replace cracked Coolant overflow reservoir, replace bluetooh module |
| 49000 mi US $100 |
Replaced torn throttle boot cover |
| 56000 mi | faulty fuel injector causing hesitation at wide open throttle. One replaced |
| 75800 mi US $50 |
DISA valve failed, causing lean condition report from both O2 sensors but a normal condition from the MAF, so it threw two faults - P0170 and P0171 |
| 39000 mi | harsh shifting in standard automatic mode - especially from 3rd to fourth gear - not present in steptronic mode. |
| 41000 mi | bad O2 sensor |
| 80500 mi US $380 |
Had problems with hot starts. Dealer identified as bad fuel pump. During repair, dealer found that fuel check valve/filter was also bad. Fuel pump was covered under warranty ($50 deductible), valve/filter cost $330 P&L. |
| 83000 mi US $858 |
Crankcase ventilation valve went out. Dealer replaced valve and attached hoses. |
| 148000 mi US $350 |
Replace pulley. |
| 33000 mi US $20 |
Check engine light came on, verified fuel trims, off a little - added injector cleaner and told the wife to stop putting around in her car, to drive it like she stole it. It has been very cold this year and she drives 2 miles to work and back. |
| 35400 mi US $50 |
trip 2 yellowstone,halfway,cel,evap code,finished trip,major snowstorm,lots of fun,car great,chked out,small tear intake boot to air cleaner,replaced,all good,i am a ase master,20+ yrs,easy repair for me-not for normal folks, still love x3 |
| 59300 mi US $200 |
oil filter housing gasket and line, |
| 81300 mi US $1200 |
"Check Engine Soon" light came on so I had a diagnostic-check performed ($157.00). DISA valve is cracked and leaking air-needs to be replaced ($250.00 plus $262.00 labor). |
| 73000 mi | Seal Oil Leak |
| 62000 mi | coolant level low for no clear reason; dealer refilled. |
| 130000 mi US $127 |
Coolant level keeps falling low. Coolant expansion tank replaced. Still dropping. |
| 136000 mi US $80 |
Coolant level kept falling despite refilling. AC Evaporator found to be leaky. Too expensive ($2K-$3K) to replace. |
| 137000 mi | Coolant leak never fixed. |
2006 BMW X3 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 27900 mi US $1400 |
Fuel pump failed unexpectedly; the car had to be towed. The dealer replaced the fuel pump that was not on stock and had to be flown from Germany. |
| 93620 mi C $50 |
coolant leak from lower rad hose. replaced o-ring on lower rad hose (viton 38x4mm) and temp sensor (viton (8x3mm) |
| 94020 mi | Error message on fuel system. Reset & problem did not reappear. |
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