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2005 BMW Z4 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 89 repairs.
2005 BMW Z4 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 76 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Illinois, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 201241200 miUS $223 | Passenger side Window regulator failed. Replaced with new window regulator. | ||
| Nov 201242200 miUS $392 | Replaced rear output shaft bearings. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 201638000 mi | Things would not work..problem would move when battery terminal lifted. Probably in the main computer. Dealer would never repair. Had problem from when vehicle was new. Dealer would always say "no problem found" even when I brought it in wi. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 201156000 miUS $35 | Exterior temperature sensor showing incorrect values. Replace temperature sensor. | ||
| BMW Z4 in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 201028000 mi | Radio not working correctly. Presets play other stations than what is set. Will not go to next station. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Tennessee, United States Feb 2015 - May 2018 | |||
| Feb 201896000 miUS $500 | Coolant overflow tank. | ||
| Apr 201896000 miUS $1400 | Oil lines, oil filter housing | ||
| BMW Z4 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201735340 miC $70 | Vehicle had a pronounced clunking noise in front end. Mechanic quickly diagnosed a loose strut brace. Tightened brace and repaired problem. | ||
2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in North Carolina, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201549000 miUS $500 | Spark plugs all six blew | ||
| Jan 201660800 miUS $1400 | Gaskets leaking and oil pan replacement, along with I had an inspection II done. That is why it was so expensive with labor and the parts. | ||
| Oct 201770000 miUS $8000 | Engine fell out, pistons and headers all needed work. This was the worst damage they have ever seen. | ||
| Jun 2018100000 miUS $8000 | Another year another engine. It fell out again on the interstate. Hopefully it stays in this time. | ||
2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201684000 miUS $675 | Replaced starter Valve cover gasket has small leak | ||
| Feb 201797000 miUS $2200 | One morning my vehicle could barely start and keep idle. The turn about was sudden as the day before the vehicle ran perfectly. I sent the vehicle to the dealership and was informed that the DME computer failed and had to be replace and reprogramed. | ||
| May 2017102388 miUS $406 | As part of the repair, I also had to replace valve cover gasket. Replaced leaking oil filter gasket | ||
| Jun 2017102846 miUS $56 | Replaced engine drive belt | ||
| Jan 2018113009 miUS $306 | Replace coils and sparkplugs | ||
| Feb 2018115330 miUS $811 | Replaced leaking oil pan gasket. Replaced cracked air intake boot. | ||
| Mar 2018116496 miUS $447 | Replaced bent swaybar link (both sides, but only passenger side was bent at the top.) Also, replaced the rubber brake caliper bushing on all four calipers with brass replacements. Replaced both ripped front strut mounts | ||
| May 2018117406 miUS $275 | Replaced 6-year old Batter | ||
| Jan 2022175000 miUS $1000 | I had problems starting the vehicle. I had starter replaced. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Aug 201625000 miUS $2500 | electric steering motor failure required replaced of entire steering column and lower steering link | ||
| BMW Z4 in Pennsylvania, United States - Nov 2008 | |||
| Nov 2005601 mi | Air leak, driver side, no repair made. | ||
| Apr 2006949 mi | Fuel pump & sensor were replaced. | ||
| Oct 20065235 mi | Air leak, driver side, no repair made | ||
| Jan 20075250 mi | Fixed air leak | ||
| Jun 20076206 mi | Car idle was slow, car felt like it was stalling, said there was no problem | ||
| Oct 20078079 mi | Fuel pump making noise again, service could not duplicate. Was not fixed. | ||
| May 20088810 mi | Battery wasn't charging, service could not find a problem. | ||
| Nov 200812051 mi | Fuel Pump making loud noise, BMW sent service rep to my home, took it to BMW, 2nd fuel pump was installed. CD player making noise, no fix was made. | ||
| BMW Z4 in New Mexico, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 200923000 mi | car won't start in morning (intermittent issue) - dealer has re-charged battery | ||
| Nov 200924000 mi | car won't start in morning - dealer re-placed battery | ||
| Dec 200926000 mi | car won't start in morning - dealer re-programmed computer. | ||
| Feb 201025000 miUS $700 | car will not start in morning, replaced starter | ||
| Mar 201026000 mi | car will not start in morning, replaced battery again (dead cell) | ||
| Apr 201029000 mi | car will not start in morning, replaced battery again (dead cell) - dealer still working to determine cause (dealer still treating as warranty work) | ||
| BMW Z4 in Nevada, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| May 201672300 miUS $7000 | starter replaced | ||
| Sep 201673000 miUS $800 | bearings were removed and replace form all 4 front and rea rods | ||
| Jun 201779000 miUS $1400 | differential, coolant, and brake fluid flush and change, upper and lower radiator hoses replaced radiator expansion tank replaced | ||
| BMW Z4 in Idaho, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jul 201343000 miUS $180 | Replaced thrust arm bushing on front control arms. | ||
| Mar 201676000 miUS $350 | Car was not stable while driving. Replaced control arms and related bushings. | ||
| Jun 201678000 miUS $250 | Starter failed, repaired starter. | ||
| Nov 201682700 miUS $300 | Steering was loose, replaced entire tie rod assembly. Suspension was loose, replaced sway bar end link. Suspension was loose, replaced stabilizer bar bushings. | ||
| Jan 201784500 miUS $400 | Belts worn. Replaced both AC and alternator belts. Oil leaks visible from VANOS oil pressure tube. Replaced VANOS oil pressure tube. Engine valve cover gasket leaking, replaced valve cover gasket. | ||
| Sep 201792000 miUS $15 | Ignition switch started not working intermittently, replaced ignition switch. | ||
| Dec 201794800 miUS $1200 | All shocks and struts were worn out. Replaced all shocks and struts and associated mounting hardware. | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 200822000 miUS $1200 | Crack in rear alloy wheel required replacement of wheel and tire. | ||
| Jun 201352000 miUS $21 | security alarm misbehaved . . . would sound off when car was parked in the sun or on warm days. replaced underhood relay switch. | ||
| Nov 201357000 miUS $268 | Crumpled heat shield around exhaust caused harmonic rattle. Replaced heat shield. | ||
| Feb 201568000 miUS $1610 | Low oil light lit after engine shutdown. Diagnosed as faulty oil level sensor. Replaced sensor. | ||
| Apr 201572000 mi | Plastic gear in passenger seat adjustment motor stripped. New part ordered, never arrived. Service provider claimed FedEx lost part in transit. This part NLA in North America. Could not wait for part to be shipped from Germany. | ||
| Jun 201582000 miUS $1500 | Stripped plastic gears in seat base made adjustment functions inoperable. Overnighted new seat base from inventory. Installed new part. Restored seat functions. | ||
| Jun 2017101000 miUS $1299 | Cracked air intake boot. Replaced boot. Oil housing leak. Replaced Oil housing gasket and oil pipe. Odd wear on front tires. Replaced front control arm bushings | ||
| Oct 2017102080 miUS $1975 | Engine ran rough. Ignition misfire codes. Replaced all plugs and coil packs. Non-start issue. Random and unpredictable. Difficult to reproduce problem in shop. Finally replaced starter. The unpredictable starting malfunction remains unrectified in my Z4. The issue appears now to be isolated to the ignition switch deeper in the steering column than the keyway. I have not been back to the shop to have that switch changed until I'm thoroughly convinced it is the root issue. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Aug 201328920 miC $65 | Passenger airbag/occupancy sensor replaced | ||
2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z4 in Nevada, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201377000 miUS $200 | speed sensor in transmission was replaced | ||
| Feb 201490400 miUS $90 | cooling overflow tank cracked. replaced tank and coolant. | ||
| Sep 201498000 miUS $60 | replaced trunk lift struts | ||
| Nov 201599000 miUS $150 | replaced battery | ||
| Mar 2018101000 miUS $180 | replaced starter | ||
| BMW Z4 in New York, United States Jun 2013 - May 2014 | |||
| May 201456000 miUS $1200 | Top motor needed to be replaced. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - May 2018 | |||
| Jan 201136 mi | Everything else, repair Replaced dead battery | ||
| Jan 201349000 mi | low charge | ||
| Apr 201344200 miUS $350 | dead/dying battery. Installed new battery. | ||
| Jul 201450200 miUS $75 | Lost or stolen emblem | ||
| Mar 201649000 miUS $300 | Relaxed seat belts receiver end broken | ||
| Sep 201650000 miUS $360 | Clouded side mirror | ||
| Sep 201742000 miUS $2100 | replaced hydraulic pump for convertible top | ||
| Jan 201842000 miUS $150 | Replaced battery | ||
2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Nov 201160100 miUS $112 | Dead battery. Changed it myself with an aftermarket part. No electronic reset needed for any options on the vehicle. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 201454000 miUS $300 | Front strut bracket lower Lower radiator hose and sending ubit Valve cover gasket | ||
| BMW Z4 in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 201364000 miUS $200 | Oxygen sensor needed to be replaced | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Mar 201697000 miUS $630 | Starter motor replaced | ||
2005 BMW Z4 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW Z4 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201121000 miUS $160 | rear brake light lens cracked, seems to be an issue with many z4's. very costly for a plastic lens piece | ||
| Dec 201758000 miUS $300 | rear coils cracked, typical for this car | ||
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