Transfer Case Problems of BMW X3

BMW X3 owners have reported 5 problems related to transfer case (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transfer Case problem of the 2009 BMW X3

Failure Date: 09/15/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2009 BMW X3. The contact stated that while her son was driving, the rpm revved without warning, and the vehicle independently decelerated. The vehicle was taken to the BMW of lynchburg located at 2643 lakeside dr - #6944, lynchburg, va 24501, where it was diagnosed that the module motor on the 4-wheel drive transfer case disconnected and placed a strain on the drive train. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 79,236.

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2 Transfer Case problem of the 2008 BMW X3

Failure Date: 08/16/2019

Transfer case need to be repaired various times. The plastic piece inside the case keep going bad causing me to pay thousands of dollars to replace the transfer case motor and labor cost to do so. Without a proper transfer case you can not switch gears properly which almost caused an accident when trying to merge on the highway with my child in a rear car seat.

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3 Transfer Case problem of the 2008 BMW X3

Failure Date: 12/07/2018

While driving, the 4x4 and break lights come on the dashboard, after a few miles of driving the power train can be felt to be failing/slipping, it is more noticeable when making a turn, according to the BMW dealership, the transfer case needs to be replaced, after some research, this seems to be a common failure with BMW cars.

4 Transfer Case problem of the 2013 BMW X3

Failure Date: 09/04/2018

Various failures in power train including transfer case, turbo, high pressure fuel injection, and transmission. Failures have happened while traveling on California freeways. Failures sometimes require towing. Sometimes caution driver to proceed at lower speeds.

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5 Transfer Case problem of the 2005 BMW X3

Failure Date: 09/17/2012

2005 BMW X3 transfer case failure. Power will stop being transferred to the wheels properly causing the vehicle to hesitate or stop in traffic.

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