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2005 BMW X3

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Reported problems

103 complaints · median 85000 miles
ComponentReports
SEATS43
AIR BAGS25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL7
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER7
ENGINE5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
STRUCTURE4
POWER TRAIN3
SEAT BELTS3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
STEERING2
STRUCTURE:BODY2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
SERVICE BRAKES1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1

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2005 Bmw X3 Reported Problems: 103 complaints | CarFathom