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Engine Mounts cost
Hydraulic engine mounts that cause idle vibration. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest prices in the table below. They are not estimates. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $812 | Dealer | Dealer quote, left + right mounts, 2011 328i xDrive ($811.59) | [1] |
| $250 | DIY | 335is right-side mount at ECS / BimmerWorld, each | [1] |
| $700 | Indy | Shop quote, engine + transmission mounts, 2010 328i thread | [2] |
| $1,400 | Indy | Trusted shop quote (owner called it too high and DIYed) | [2] |
| $318 | Indy | Paid | [2] |
| $800 | Indy | Shop price | [2] |
| $70–$80 | DIY | Two aftermarket mounts, DIY in 3–5 hrs (support bar ~$80 extra) | [2] |
| $900 | Indy | LA-area shop quote with its own parts, plus tax, 2008 328i | [3] |
| $500 | Indy | LA-area quote, labor only, owner-supplied mounts | [3] |
| $300 | Indy | Paid local shop for engine + trans mounts (FCP parts) | [3] |
| $1,099 | Indy | Mechanic quote, engine + trans mounts ($1,098.65) | [4] |
| $1,455 | Indy | Quote, engine mounts only ($1,454.71 incl. $291.78 parts) | [4] |
- Get a second opinion. In this thread, an independent shop confirmed the mounts the dealer flagged were still fine years later.
- Mounts are cheap to add during an oil pan gasket job, since that job removes them anyway.
Which cars are affected
E90/E92 328i and 335i (the 335i mounts are fluid-filled and wear sooner).
Symptoms
- Vibration at idle in Drive
- Clunk when shifting into gear
- Engine moves a lot when revved
Parts list
| Engine mount (left/right) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Transmission mount | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
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Common questions
How much does Engine Mounts cost at a BMW dealer?
Real dealer prices we found ranged $812 (1 data point, median $812).
How much does an independent shop charge for Engine Mounts?
Independent shop prices ranged $300 to $1,455 (9 data points, median $800).
Can I do Engine Mounts myself?
Owners who did it themselves reported $70 to $250 in parts and tools.
Which BMWs are affected?
E90/E92 328i and 335i (the 335i mounts are fluid-filled and wear sooner).
Related repairs
Sources
- Left and Right motor mounts going according to dealer - not under warranty (E90post)
- Repair cost est: Engine mounts (Reddit r/E90)
- Motor mounts labor cost? (Reddit r/E90)
- Mechanic quoted me 1098.65 for engine and transmission mount replacement (Reddit r/E90)
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