Any 1st year problems with the 2011 X3?

The X Men · 02-11-2013, 08:41 AM

I am thinking about buying a used 2011 X3. Since its a 1st year design, are there any known problems with the car such as design issues or rattles? Thank You.

northX3 · 02-11-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The X Men

I am thinking about buying a used 2011 X3. Since its a 1st year design, are there any known problems with the car such as design issues or rattles? Thank You.

I have a 2011, Canadian 35i if it matters
No problems with it.
Well, not more than the 2012+ other owners, no major flaw or bulletin
Just my opinion...

Mingstar88 · 02-11-2013, 09:44 AM

canadian 35i msport - sunroof squeak sound that was fixed.

Rogerbu · 02-11-2013, 10:29 AM

Like most people - tailgate rattle that seems impossible to erradicate permanantly - otherwise very pleased.

The X Men · 02-11-2013, 01:07 PM

Sounds like the most of the problems are related to tailgate and pano roof rattles which is pretty common in SUVs with Pano roof. Did BMW managed to fix these problems in the later model years?

fr33styl3 · 02-11-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogerbu

Like most people - tailgate rattle that seems impossible to erradicate permanantly - otherwise very pleased.

xDrive35i · 02-11-2013, 02:37 PM

Everyone here knows I've had two 2011 X3's with the same suspension and steering issues. No fix.

The X Men · 02-11-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by juddholland

Everyone here knows I've had two 2011 X3's with the same suspension and steering issues. No fix.

What kind of suspension and steering issues do you have?

halohead52 · 02-11-2013, 05:02 PM

I've had my 2011 28i x3 since March 2011, 20,000 miles, and no problems. Love it.

neelkc12 · 02-12-2013, 08:15 AM

I bought a used 2011 x3 28i with 14k miles on it. Love it . No issues at all. At 35 k miles now-Run flats are going bald- but that's expected. Absolutely , go for it.

cohwang · 02-13-2013, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by The X Men

What kind of suspension and steering issues do you have?

The noise was coming the steering rack when turning sharp left over bumps. I got mine fixed after the 4th visit at the dealer.

Other than the noise, the acceleration delay was also fixed by a ECU upgrade and ignition solenoid changed. The engine has less vibration at idling as well.

Polar_Bimmer · 02-13-2013, 05:07 AM

I've had my 2011 28i since July 2011, sunroof squeak sound that was fixed. No other problems to date.

ninoo · 02-13-2013, 05:37 AM

Steering rack replaced at 17000 mls.

Markap · 02-13-2013, 06:38 AM

26,700 miles on my 2011 2.8. Had headlamp replaced due to condensation. That's been it so far. Great car

xDrive35i · 02-14-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ninoo

Steering rack replaced at 17000 mls.

Did it work out for you? Clunk back yet?

gareth12468 · 02-19-2013, 01:49 PM

2011 28i since May 2011.....

Mine has some these errors comes up for couple of times.....
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showpo...98&postcount=7

Eventually BMW Canada thinks it's the mechatronic unit malfunction and have it replaced and reprogrammed the car.

lbjgh · 02-19-2013, 06:55 PM

Gareth, I had to google mechatronic because it sounds like a made up part name.

gareth12468 · 02-21-2013, 12:57 PM

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Gareth, I had to google mechatronic because it sounds like a made up part name.

That's what it's written in the invoice.....

The X Men · 02-21-2013, 01:00 PM

That is a real part name, Audi calls it the same. I think its the transmission computer.

02420X3 · 02-21-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The X Men

I think its the transmission computer.

Correct. It's not just a little plug-in circuit board either. It's a big project to replace a mechatronics unit.

RealOEM Link

Dechy · 02-21-2013, 01:58 PM

Tailgate rattle fixed - loose cables all over the place apparently
Acceleration lurching fixed - software update
Cluster gauge freezes fixed - software update
Power windows anti-trap fixed - went away on its own after a week...

28k on it and wouldn't change it for anything else in its category/price range right now.

gareth12468 · 02-21-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dechy

Tailgate rattle fixed - loose cables all over the place apparently
Acceleration lurching fixed - software update
Cluster gauge freezes fixed - software update
Power windows anti-trap fixed - went away on its own after a week...

28k on it and wouldn't change it for anything else in its category/price range right now.

Power windows anti-trap..... I got that fixed too.....

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Rogerbu Private First Class 24 Rep 130 Posts Drives: X3 GO1 30e M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portsmouth, UK iTrader: (0)	Like most people - tailgate rattle that seems impossible to erradicate permanantly - otherwise very pleased.
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The X Men Colonel 99 Rep 2,323 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Sounds like the most of the problems are related to tailgate and pano roof rattles which is pretty common in SUVs with Pano roof. Did BMW managed to fix these problems in the later model years?
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xDrive35i Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,781 Posts Drives: Porsche Macan S Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Everyone here knows I've had two 2011 X3's with the same suspension and steering issues. No fix.
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halohead52 Private 10 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 TS w/Mojave Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 F25 28i [0.00] 2006 E46 330 CiC [0.00]	I've had my 2011 28i x3 since March 2011, 20,000 miles, and no problems. Love it.
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neelkc12 Private 21 Rep 87 Posts Drives: x3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: boston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00]	I bought a used 2011 x3 28i with 14k miles on it. Love it . No issues at all. At 35 k miles now-Run flats are going bald- but that's expected. Absolutely , go for it.
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Polar_Bimmer Private First Class 14 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 (F25) xDrive 28i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Québec city (Canada) iTrader: (0)	I've had my 2011 28i since July 2011, sunroof squeak sound that was fixed. No other problems to date.
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ninoo Enlisted Member 5 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2015 x3 2.0d Auto Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Steering rack replaced at 17000 mls.
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gareth12468 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 xDrive 28i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00]	2011 28i since May 2011..... Mine has some these errors comes up for couple of times..... http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showpo...98&postcount=7 Eventually BMW Canada thinks it's the mechatronic unit malfunction and have it replaced and reprogrammed the car.
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Dechy Private 3 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Tailgate rattle fixed - loose cables all over the place apparently Acceleration lurching fixed - software update Cluster gauge freezes fixed - software update Power windows anti-trap fixed - went away on its own after a week... 28k on it and wouldn't change it for anything else in its category/price range right now.
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