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2006 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 348 repairs.
2006 BMW 5-Series body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 42000 mi | sunroof seal had loud road noise |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94000 mi US $5000 |
Sunroof replacement - small part failure but only sold as a unit. |
| 121000 mi US $921 |
Dash Rattle after A/C Evap core work was done in previous visit. Bracket bar underhood was loose due to change in fasteners -> Replaced bolts with longer ones. |
| 52000 mi US $475 |
Unclogged sunroof drain holes. |
| 77000 mi US $6000 |
Major major repair from water drainage issue. A gallon and a half of water fried modules, rear wiper stopped working, needed new headliner. It was one year too old for the class action lawsuit. Luckily, my insurance covered tthe $6,000(!) repair. |
| 45260 mi | Also shifter is peeling (plastic chrome) Parts on order / replaced under warranty. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 161hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| 88000 mi £85 |
fog light surround fell off and was driven over. replaced. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 58900 mi | Interior, wood trim across dash was loose, clip(s) broke. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64000 mi | Sunroof seal replaced due to excessive wind noise. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 65700 mi US $50 |
Replaced sunroof seal due to excessive wind noise. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 61500 mi | Rear window seal deteriorated. Replaced under warranty. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 75000 mi | Paint peeling on both side view mirrors. BMW repaired for free even though out of warranty. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 7000 mi | Water ingress on headlight. Part replaced Door seals squeak. Dealer did the teflon tape fix. No audible problems from then on. |
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