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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%)
Chart based on 348 repairs.
2006 BMW 5-Series other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 22 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 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31620 mi | US car purchased Nov 8, 2007. Entered Canada Jan 23 2007 2008-02-10 Warranty repair -Power hatch broken Warranty repair - I drive operating intermittently warranty repair - self leveling suspension warning not operational DVI (department of vehilce |
| 103540 mi C $375 |
windsheld washer pump had leak / replaced |
| 99000 mi | 520xit, trunk latch broke and would not close. Had to take to dealer under warranty repair. They also replaced my battery for me since it was having a hard time starting up. |
| 102500 mi US $60 |
Got wheels fixed at rimpro and the car still vibrated. Took it to a mech to make sure it's not the bushings. Well, taking it back to rimpro so they can properly fix it. |
| 52000 mi US $475 |
R&R rear hatch lift arm/system. |
| 80000 mi US $50 |
The rear lift gate hydraulics went out. |
| 110980 mi C $1 |
Door Handle rear driver side |
| 118420 mi C $14 |
Refill of hydraulic oil for the system used for the trunk hatch. |
| 27000 mi | Failed rear latch. |
| 27000 mi | Windshield wipers were not tightened when front windshield was repaired, fixed it myself. |
| 36000 mi | repaired windshield washer reservoir, broke when being filled in -40 weather, likely due to brittle plastic |
| 52000 mi US $100 |
door latch came loose during speaker install, needed dealer to fix. Self inflicted wound! |
| 55000 mi US $320 |
cable broke on latch for drivers door. |
| 71000 mi | windshield wiper frame stuck due to salt |
| 48000 mi | Trunk lid would not latch properly. Latch replaced |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 161hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| 83280 mi £215 |
Cracked rim, 3 hairline cracks, very common with mv2. welded 1 and powdercoated all 4 in mirival metalflake silver. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 63240 mi C $125 |
Front hood shocks |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 99000 mi US $130 |
Part ordered to repair non-functional thigh extension on front passenger seat. Car also checked over since approaching end of warranty, and oil changed. Cost of part and repair deferred until installation (limited to warrant deductible) |
| 99000 mi US $50 |
Installed part to repair passenger seat thigh extension. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 90000 mi US $1400 |
Both headlight washers were out of adjustment and not spraying properly. Both washer units replaced. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 114000 mi US $400 |
Windshield washer pump leaks |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32000 mi | Replaced damaged tire after delivery, gouge in sidewall noticed after delivery |
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