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2010 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (3%)
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 218 repairs.
2010 BMW 5-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (33%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi | Warning light illuminated related to transmission while driving on highway. Dealer was unable to pull code. |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 72000 mi US $325 |
SAT Gear Shifter malfunctioned; would not go into reverse. Replaced the SAT Gear Shifter with a new unit. The ribbon cable was broken. |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 97000 mi US $4000 |
This one hurt. Auto trans was not always shifting to 6th gear on the highway. Noticed lower mileage. Took it in for service and they finally got a fault that pointed to the valve body ($2500 cheap) in the transmission. |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81000 mi US $740 |
Oil leak from pinion seal on rear differential. Seal replaced. |
| 84000 mi US $1756 |
Car was making a loud whining noise at moderate speed. Rear diff had locked up. Repaired by replacing with used part. Last year, the diff was leaking and seal was replaced. It's likely that this previous seal failure caused this. |
| 93820 mi US $2391 |
front axles replaced |
| 112497 mi US $1244 |
inner and outer front CV boots replaced, both sides |
| 84000 mi US $900 |
New transmission pan and gasket, fluid, and filter |
| 55500 mi | Electronic throttle response delayed when accelerating, dealer updated software. |
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