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BMW, X3 Common Issues

1. Rough Idle

Occurrence: 12%Cost to repair: $300

Symptoms:

Rough engine idle, stalling, or hesitation when accelerating


2. Transmission Slipping

Occurrence: 9%Cost to repair: $800

Symptoms:

Slipping or hesitation when shifting gears, unusual noises from the transmission


3. Coolant Leaks

Occurrence: 11%Cost to repair: $250

Symptoms:

Green or yellow fluid leaks under the hood, overheating engine


4. CV Joint Failure

Occurrence: 8%Cost to repair: $600

Symptoms:

Clunking or clicking noises from the front wheels when driving over bumps


5. Air Suspension Failure

Occurrence: 7%Cost to repair: $1000

Symptoms:

Sagging or uneven ride height, bouncing or swaying when driving


6. Oil Leaks

Occurrence: 10%Cost to repair: $400

Symptoms:

Black fluid leaks under the engine, low oil pressure warning lights


7. Rear Main Seal Failure

Occurrence: 9%Cost to repair: $900

Symptoms:

Smoking or burning odors from the rear of the car, loud whining noises


8. Heated Seat Malfunction

Occurrence: 5%Cost to repair: $200

Symptoms:

Inoperative heated seats, error messages on the dashboard


9. Headlight Assembly Failure

Occurrence: 6%Cost to repair: $500

Symptoms:

Flickering or dimming headlights, water leaks into the headlight assembly


10. Trunk Latch Failure

Occurrence: 4%Cost to repair: $300

Symptoms:

Inoperative trunk lid, stuck or jammed in the closed position

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