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2008 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 644 repairs.
2008 BMW 5-Series other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38000 mi | Rear window latch failed. |
| 120000 mi US $350 |
the motor that turns the headlamps right or left when you steer right or left, broke, in the right headlight. I chose to not fully repair it, as it would cost $1200. Just making the light aim straight now - cost $240 |
| 90300 mi US $1600 |
automatic tailgate hydraulic failure. replaced pistons and electrical wiring. |
| 121520 mi C $500 |
passenger door lock actuator |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 20000 mi | Problems fixed by dealer So far so good. |
| 43000 mi US $63 |
Replaced hood shocks |
| 17000 mi | Fuel pump failure, 2nd time |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31620 mi | DVD Repair for Nav. System |
| 36000 mi US $350 |
Housing for the rear turn and reverse light... |
| 14000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealer could find nothing wrong, and could not replicate it. |
| 46300 mi | The passenger door would not open sometimes from the inside. Video of it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO61Z6Bv-ns The passenger front door will not open at all from the outside. |
| 25000 mi | leaking windshield washer pump or reservoir. repaired under warranty. seems to be a known problem on the BMW forums. |
| 7000 mi | The cause of the problem was determined to be "turbo rattle". A reflash of the car's software (DME) to resolve other problems (voice recognition of media system and AWD/DSC malfunction warning) also fixed the previously described vibration problem. |
| 63500 mi US $450 |
Replace leaking windshield washer pump |
| 3000 mi | Courtesy lights failed; Display indicated AWD and DSC malfunction; Date/Time reset. Cause: frequent short trips failed to fully recharge battery. Least important computers start shutting down to preserve battery life. Bought BMW battery charger. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 37500 mi | Front and rear windscreen seals deteriorating. Howling noise upon turning at low speeds. Passenger side seat extention cover falling off. Trim piece missing from Driver's side left A/C vent. Steering wheel roundel oxidizing from the inside. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 6-speed manual RWD
| 83000 mi US $350 |
Power window regulator. Window dropped into the door. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 22000 mi | Electric thigh extension in drivers seat broken. Gear stripped. |
| 23000 mi | windshield washer container had a slow leak |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 55800 mi C $200 |
Windshield washer jets were not working. One was clogged and the other popped out of the connector. Easy fix for both. Had regular maintenance completed as well. |
| 84000 mi US $10 |
Passenger side marker light out. When replacing bulb noticed black wire shield was dry rotted and broke off in pieces once touched exposing wire. Repaired with electrical tape. |
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