The Most Common 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Problems
Some of the most common problems with the 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i include brake trouble, electrical issues, and steering problems.
Written by Sarah Gray
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
Some of the most common problems drivers experience with the 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i include issues with brakes, electrical systems, and steering.
When you’re driving a luxury SUV, like the 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i, you don’t expect to experience a lot of issues with reliability. Unfortunately, expectations don’t always match up with reality. From severe issues that rendered the car undrivable to minor issues like window leaks, drivers have reported at least 42 separate issues to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in regard to the 2014 X3.
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Normally, we’re the “dessert first” kind of people, but with the 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i, the meal is pretty much all veggies. The most common problem reported by drivers of this SUV is a failure of the vacuum pump, which reduces the vehicle’s braking power. Of course, driving without full braking power is never recommended, but it can also increase the likelihood you’ll wind up in an accident.
Eleven drivers submitted a complaint regarding vacuum pump issues to the NHTSA, and 2 recalls were issued to address the problem. However, it’s not the only issue drivers of the 2014 X3 xDrive28i need to look out for.
Other common problems with the 2014 X3 include:
- Tail lights failing due to manufacturer defect
- Power steering failure
- Engine oil and other fluid leaks (often related to vacuum pump failure)
- A timing chain malfunction that can render the vehicle undrivable
- Damaged lower child seat anchor bar
While something like a taillight failing is more of an annoyance than a serious problem, the vacuum pump failures, oil and fluid leaks, and timing chain issues can lead to serious engine damage or worse. Power steering failure, while inconvenient, can also quickly become dangerous.
In addition to these issues and the vacuum pump recalls, BMW was forced to recall the 2014 X3 for another issue as well: Possible damage to the lower child seat anchor bars, which could increase the risk of injury to your child if you find yourself in an accident. Luckily, this issue was only reported to the NHTSA by one driver before the recall went into effect, and no injuries were reported as a result of the defect.
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Is the 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i reliable?
The 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i has average reliability scores for a luxury compact SUV. This isn’t great, but it’s also not inherently bad.
If you’re looking for the most reliable SUV, contrary to popular conception, you shouldn’t be looking in the luxury segment. For example, according to RepairPal, the most reliable SUV in the luxury compact SUV class is the
Acura RDX
—yet it earned only 3.5 out of 5 stars for reliability.J.D. Power rates the 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i at 83/100 for quality and reliability
, but while J.D. Power bases its ratings on reported defects, malfunctions, and design flaws, RepairPal bases its ratings on cost, frequency, and severity of actual repairs completed at over 3,000 shops and dealerships across the country. That’s not to say J.D. Power is less reliable than RepairPal. Rather, when it comes to a discussion of common problems, we need to consider all the issues, not just those that get reported.
Now let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. What does
RepairPal’s 2.5 out of 5 star rating
mean for the average owner of a 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i? It means you should expect an average annual repair and maintenance cost of about $1,034, which is well above the $859 average for luxury compact SUVs. It also means you’ll be taking your car to the shop more frequently than other luxury SUV drivers for unscheduled repairs, and that your repairs are more likely to be severe.MORE: BMW car-buying guide
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