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BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 3566 repairs.
BMW 5-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 396 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 31000 mi | Rear bushing cracked. Removed and replaced |
2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43580 mi | Air suspension left rear |
2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 560hp 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 10800 mi | Thumping noise on rear right suspension while going over bumps. Still waiting for parts to come in |
| 17000 mi | Replaced all suspension parts, including shock absorbers and springs to solve a thumping sound coming from the rear suspension |
2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 309hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 11160 mi | Steering gear was renewed due to a small ticking noise |
2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65155 mi US $524 |
Replaced noisy lower control arm bushings on both sides |
2013 BMW 5-Series 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 65100 mi | In the morning I heard a noise when going over bumpy road. The inferior part of the steering rod was replaced. |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73160 mi | Upper casings of both rear shock absorbers replaced under warranty as they had disconnected due to perished rubber at top of shock. |
| 88660 mi €50 |
Airbag in rear suspension failed and was replaced. |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Car veers off center extremely easily with the slightest crown of the road Car veers off center extremely easily with the slightest crown of the road. Wheels swapped, aligned, computer reprogrammed. Not entirely successful |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 23700 mi | Alignment problems. Rear tyres worn, front tyres showing a lot of wear after 8K mile. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| 69220 mi $800 |
Left rear air suspension failure |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 1000 mi | Steering noise when turning steering wheel thru slow turns. They insulated the fuel lines.....but in my opinion it only helped the car a bit, but it still has noise inside the cabin if you turn off the radio and just listen closely. |
| 23000 mi | One front strut failed. The other striped during alignment. |
| 78000 mi US $299 |
Replace front thrust arms due to excessive play when braking- $815 -braking had vibration, problem solved. Required re-alignment at $199 extra. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 12400 mi | springs had noise. |
| 44600 mi | Squeeking noises when going over bumps at slow speeds. |
| 88800 mi US $898 |
Alignment and new tires because of shaking from 70-80mph. Car still shakes but the problem is much better. |
| 30500 mi | Knocking noise on steering wheel at low speeds below 20 mph.... replaced steering rack and suspension bushings (fromt) |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 38000 mi | Rattling noise coming from front after car is warm. Sounds as if something is loose. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 241hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94240 mi €400 |
The left rear suspension spring had broken and needed replacement. The garage suspected a material/manufacturing flaw in the part. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17980 mi | Variable Damper Control was not performing properly. Known problem. Repair included replacement of both rear dampers and a cracked wheel rim plus re-programming of the appropriate control unit |
| 28520 mi €120 |
Vibration in steering caused by something other than wheel balance. |
| 33480 mi | recurring vibration in steering apparently caused by electric steering pump. BMW not willing to repair. |
| 39060 mi | BMW Country Tech. Drove car to verify issue. Problem acknowledged but described as normal. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 87000 mi US $3871 |
Left tie rod replacement, alignment. |
| 89408 mi US $6298 |
Front suspension thrust rods and bushings, Thrust rod bushings cracked/dry rot. Replaced both thrust rod bushings. |
| 122568 mi US $897 |
Seized lower steering shaft replacement. |
| 106900 mi US $4000 |
Struts and Springs failed |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 36300 mi US $500 |
Control arm bushings failure discovered during routine brake service. Replaced. |
| 115800 mi US $550 |
Front suspension was clunking and the tires wore unevenly. Replaced control arms and got the car aligned. |
| 125000 mi US $600 |
Replaced worn struts |
| 74980 mi C $300 |
Front suspension squeaking over speed bumps. Sway bar lubed. Still does it. My mechanic says they all do it, on cold mornings more so. |
| 104780 mi C $460 |
Sway bar end link replaced right front side. |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 113000 mi US $773 |
Replaced upper and lower control arms (Front) |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41000 mi US $295 |
Worn bushing causing groaning over bumps. |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 63000 mi US $180 |
Left Front Strut leaking and damaged. This is a 550i M-Sport. Car was bouncing on bumpy roads. Both Front Struts were replaced with Sachs OEM Struts for 550i M-Sport. |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 31000 mi | Squeaking suspension when going over a speed bump. |
| 113000 mi US $240 |
Rear shock replacement. |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73160 mi C $1600 |
Replaced, front thrust arms, ball joints and lower control arms |
| 52300 mi | Rear suspension bushings seized. Made a grinding noise when going over speed bumps. |
| 63860 mi C $500 |
Psgr side tie rod loose. Both sides changed with wheel alignment using German-made parts (supplier supplies BMW) |
| 66150 mi US $1200 |
Control arm bushings replaced plus alignment. |
| 82000 mi US $144 |
Both upper control arm bushings and ball joints |
| 84000 mi | Sway bar bushings made noise in cold temperatures. Wrapped bar with Teflon tape and reinstalled bushings. |
| 93000 mi US $80 |
Driver rear wheel bearing went bad. Symptom: Grinding noise. Replaced wheel bearing with aftermarket part. Issue resolved |
| 93000 mi US $240 |
Lower control arm replacement and Ft. Rotor resurfacing. |
| 124000 mi C $780 |
Replaced blown strut and spring assembly on front passenger, which included sheared off sway bar linkage as part of the failure. |
| 58000 mi US $500 |
Hydraulic fluid leak |
| 83000 mi US $1185 |
Power steering fluid leaking from reservoir cap. Cap o-ring replaced. Car front suspension was "crashing" over large bumps. Front lower control arms were worn. Control arms were replaced. |
| 86000 mi US $305 |
Power steering hose was leaking. Hose replaced, system flushed/refilled. |
| 93820 mi US $2391 |
tie rod ends replaced |
| 96886 mi US $362 |
RF Lower rearward control arm replaced |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 86800 mi €250 |
rear suspension air chamber replacement |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 18000 mi | power steering failure. leak in fluid pipe causing no power assistance. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 43000 mi US $500 |
Lower control arm passenger side defective. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 154413 mi US $104 |
Replace Front Ball Joints and Front Upper Control Arm Bushings |
| 76700 mi US $400 |
replace bushings on front end |
| 58000 mi US $640 |
Replace front radius/control arm bushings |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 31000 mi US $860 |
Vibration indicated bent or out of tolerance wheel and tire. Cost was $240 for balancing, which has yet to remedy vibration. I have wheel and tire insurance which the dealer says does not apply because the wheel/tire are within tolerance. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 82800 mi US $698 |
Left & Right Rear Wheel Bearings making noise. Both Wheel Bearings removed and replaced. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73000 mi US $1300 |
wheel vibration - not solved by new tires on existing rims, plus balancing and alignment |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 112000 mi US $1700 |
Thrust Arm Bushings - Both Sides |
| 63600 mi US $25 |
Need to replace a 10 amp relay that controled the rear air shocks. |
| 80700 mi US $439 |
new bushings for front suspension |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 109000 mi US $650 |
Thrust bushings in the front lower control arms failed. Common with all BMW's with high mileage. Caused toe induced tire wear. Recommenmdation is to replace every 80,000 miles. |
| 116600 mi US $280 |
Rear shocks were tired. Replaced both with Bilstein HD. Rear self leveling suspension failure warning. Had shop inspect it at same time battery was being replaced. Shop found water in the spare tire well (where BMW put the self leveling susp. control unit). Shop drained the water. |
| 118000 mi US $700 |
Front struts were tired. Replaced front struts with Bilstein HD and had car aligned. |
| 111000 mi US $4100 |
rear air suspension wiring damage to left rear sensor, possibly from road debris $500 Thrust rod bushings totally shot. Noticed with increased vibration/clunking in steering wheel immediately upon sharp braking at low speeds. $600 |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11160 mi $2000 |
Left Rear bearings had to be replaced |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 115700 mi US $700 |
front hubs/bearings |
| 116700 mi US $4500 |
Hydraulic leak in active stabilizer bar. Bar was replaced. |
| 122000 mi US $2700 |
Leaking power steering pump replaced with re-manufactured unit. I paid $200 to cover tax and the v-belt which the warranty co. doesn't cover. Third party warranty company paid the balance. |
| 91900 mi US $180 |
Slight front wheel bearing noise. Replaced both front wheel bearings. |
| 122700 mi US $2100 |
Struts, shocks, mounts |
| 27000 mi | Steering inoperative; also battery replaced bad cell. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43000 mi US $317 |
Accidentally poured engine oil into power steering oil compartment, had to have it flushed out. |
| 48000 mi US $50 |
Took it to an independent shop for a once over prior to extended warranty expired. They reccommended replacing control arm bushings. Took it to dealer who said it needed thrust arm replacement. They did out for $50 deductible. |
| 66000 mi US $1700 |
updated software, replace damaged steering arm, |
| 74200 mi US $200 |
Control arm bushing fluid leak |
| 105000 mi US $2500 |
Tie rod ends frozen |
| 73000 mi US $1000 |
Front suspension problem - replaced parts. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 54000 mi US $900 |
Replaced all ball joints and control arm bushings. I was having issues with the front brake rotors receiving pad material deposits. This would in turn produce heavy steering wheel vibration upon braking. Found bad balljoints. |
| 144000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced tension struts, tie rod ends, control arms, ball joints and wheel bearings. |
| 136000 mi | Needed front wheel bearings. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39060 mi | Right front wheel made strange noise when driving over speed bumps. Lubrication re-aligning parts helped but the noise is still audible. According to service mgr, BMW have instructed to change parts only if the problem reappears after lubrication. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 58000 mi | Suspension bushing wear |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 6-speed manual RWD
| 33000 mi | Electronic Damping Controller module exhibited a fault, causing a steering system warning to come on. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 47000 mi | Replaced right rear bearing. |
| 48000 mi | Vacuum pump oil leak, suspension hydraulic leak. |
| 72000 mi US $3800 |
The front thrust arm bearings ($500) were also replaced. $240 went for a four wheel alignment. |
| 93000 mi US $3500 |
Car pulled to the right during acceleration. Replaced front thrust rods, front sway bar. |
| 63700 mi US $1530 |
3 of 4 fluid-filled control arm bushings were worn. 3 control arms assemblies were replaced |
| 82000 mi US $5000 |
Active roll bar system leaking; requires full assembly replacement |
| 125000 mi US $1100 |
Control arms and thrust bushings replaced; alignment |
| 155000 mi | Excessive front tire wear due to toe out condition, rough ride and vibration. Diagnosis provided for work required. Determined that all control arms, all shocks/struts, tie rods, possible wheel bearings will need replacement. Rear control arms will need replacement due to wandering rear end. |
| 83200 mi US $600 |
Tension Strut bushings were bad |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 79000 mi US $650 |
All four front control arms, both stabilizer links, and one tie rod assembly needed to be replaced. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 61380 mi C $1700 |
Both front tie rods were worn and needed replacement. |
| 106000 mi US $1000 |
Front wheel bearings needed to be replaced due to noise. Strut mounts were bad, replaced struts as well. |
| 59700 mi US $200 |
Cracked bushing. |
| 64000 mi | Cracked bushing unrepaired. |
| 84000 mi US $1800 |
Worn ball joints and rear suspension |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78000 mi US $1700 |
Tie rod end worn & rattling |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 109000 mi | worn out front bushings |
| 124000 mi US $1200 |
something about a worn out ball joint |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 31000 mi US $7000 |
needed new tie-rod in front |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 45000 mi US $657 |
Replaced air compressor for air suspension. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 101000 mi US $750 |
Control arm bushings |
| 58000 mi | Warning lite when accelerated and turn at same time. |
| 76300 mi US $50 |
active sway bar system had a leak |
| 100000 mi US $110 |
Leak in power steering pump. |
| 74000 mi US $250 |
alignment and steering rods. |
| 84000 mi US $150 |
ARS Control unit overvoltage |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 47000 mi US $50 |
Fluid leak from active stabilizer bar. Replaced bar under CPO warranty |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 86100 mi US $950 |
The steering sensor was faulty. This caused the Active Steering to not activate. Car was still drivable but not as much fun. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 59000 mi US $150 |
steering rack is bad |
| 49000 mi | Loose bolts on sway bar |
| 10000 mi | Replaced active steering module |
| 43000 mi | Active steering module failed - replaced |
| 113000 mi US $2600 |
Loose handling |
| 82000 mi | 2nd rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. |
| 103000 mi US $3800 |
Front control arm bushing replacement, flat spot on front rims, rear shocks leak |
| 120000 mi US $2650 |
Front struts, ball joints |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33300 mi | Knocking sound under hood going over bumps slowly. Had to re-torque stabilizer bar under hood. |
| 104800 mi US $65 |
Worn and loose tie rod end on right side. |
| 125000 mi US $80 |
Rattle in front end over bumps, replaced both stabilizer links. |
| 130000 mi US $800 |
Replace front bushings - $700 |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 121000 mi US $617 |
Had front shocks and shock mounts replaced. |
| 130000 mi US $680 |
Had control rods [lateral links] replaced. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 65000 mi US $206 |
Replaced lower joint assembly and torsion bolt. Covered by CPO. Steering wheel had axtra play. Replaced steering shaft. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 82000 mi US $1500 |
Tie-rod broken. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80000 mi US $800 |
Bushing |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 103700 mi US $1275 |
Power steering hoses leaking. |
2006.5 BMW 5-Series 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 65720 mi | Steering column cardan joints replaced |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 229hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 101060 mi €750 |
Air springs broken |
| 114700 mi €350 |
Air compressor broken |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 89000 mi | Replace both tire rod assemblies. |
| 105000 mi US $1300 |
Driver's side front coil spring broke, damaging the front tire. Replaced both front coil springs and one tire. |
| 93620 mi C $170 |
change tie-rod ends |
| 101680 mi C $1885 |
Changing the 4 stocks absorber and alignement |
| 109120 mi C $200 |
Tie-rod replacement driver side plus alignment |
| 122760 mi C $214 |
lemforder joint barre torsion driver side |
| 142000 mi US $794 |
Power steering fluid reservoir was leaking. Replaced with a new one. |
| 76260 mi C $1300 |
self-leveling suspension system failed alert. Required a new pump system for $1800. Aftermarket warranty paid the amount however required a $200 part (a filter tube declared a wear item) not covered which I paid for. |
| 79640 mi C $1500 |
replaced right tie rod end |
| 36938 mi | Play in steering wheel - (Warranty I hope)- Steering box being replaced and other parts. 4 > 51-71-7-065-919 2 >32-41-1-093-597 2 >32-41-1-093-596 1 > 32-10-6-780-124 1 32-10-6-780-124 steerinb box retun |
| 38895 mi | Still play in steering wheel (linkage from wheel to steering box now replaced) under warranty. whew. I drive controller still spins (replaced I drive screen?? and other parts) |
| 49600 mi | Rear self leveling suspension compressor was replaced under warranty |
| 80060 mi C $2500 |
tie rod and stabilizer rods required replacing |
| 55000 mi US $50 |
Worn suspension link, replaced. |
| 89000 mi | steering rack leaking, needed to be replaced replaced shocks |
| 95000 mi US $900 |
replaced left wheel bearing |
| 43000 mi | Worn stabilizer bar |
| 41000 mi | Bushings repaired |
| 113000 mi US $800 |
Strut Replacement |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 177320 mi C $1000 |
Replaced air suspension bladders. |
| 185420 mi C $1300 |
Spring broke on Drivers side front while car was lifted up to install snow tires. Need to replace both front springs for safety reasons along with struts and strut bearings etc |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 74000 mi US $312 |
Worn control arm bushings needed to replaced |
| 114000 mi US $800 |
Replaced steering rack |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 85000 mi US $250 |
Loos strut support, replaced. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 85000 mi US $1600 |
leaky front strut |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 115000 mi US $55 |
Tension control arm bushings replacement |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 109000 mi US $2000 |
Control arm broken - replaced |
| 105000 mi US $1000 |
Worn and leaking thrust arm bushings |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 79440 mi | Wheel hub Assembly |
| 76260 mi | Took the car in for routine maintenance. Was told the tie rod was worn and would need replacing. Due to cost, will wait til next time. |
| 77500 mi C $650 |
One tie rod end was significantly worn, the other was showing signs of wear also. |
| 104000 mi US $300 |
bad tie rod end, passenger side |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 118700 mi US $2200 |
Front shocks leaking slightly. Replaced with OEM parts. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 104780 mi C $65 |
rt. inner tie rod |
| 121920 mi C $600 |
Front Stabilizer links. Rt,left tie rod ends |
| 138260 mi C $177 |
Left front coil spring broken |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 141000 mi US $1000 |
front strut replacement, L&R |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 75320 mi ¤1000 |
Steering Shaft required to be changed |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 94500 mi US $1121 |
Replaced stablizer bar bushings. Cost: Parts - $184, labor - $337, total - $521. |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 78000 mi US $90 |
Dynamic suspension error in iDrive. |
| 88000 mi US $5800 |
Active Steering computer |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 37000 mi | Power steering warning light - Power steering issue addressed. |
| 60000 mi | struts, brakes, etc. |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 75795 mi C $1500 |
Replace front tie rod ends, L/R Perform wheel alignment Replace front tie rod ends, L/R Perform wheel alignment |
| 93000 mi C $420 |
Worn lower control arm bushing. Had to replace the entire control arm assembly. |
| 96720 mi C $250 |
Inner tied rod end was found with play. Replaced. Rear control arm bushing worn. |
| 101140 mi C $550 |
Replaced leaky front struts. Struts were still working fine but replaced as a preventive approach |
| 102400 mi C $500 |
Replaced left and right ball joints - Minor play |
| 115400 mi C $350 |
Tie rod end has play. Left front control arm worn |
| 128300 mi C $700 |
Right front lower control arm bushing is worn. Replaced component. Also replaced Left lower control arm at the same time. |
| 166160 mi C $550 |
Wheel bearing noise on one side. Decided to replace both as the other side will eventually fail. |
| 167260 mi C $1200 |
Left front strut started leaking. Decided to replace both left and right as well as strut mounts |
| 178560 mi C $360 |
Rear right spring broke and was making clunking noise when going over bumps or pot hole. Replaced both left and right springs |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 152000 mi US $60 |
Steering wheel would shake upon decent speeds while cornering towards the right. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 77500 mi C $1200 |
Replaced the Dynamic Steering Module. Please note you will need to program your VIN into any used part and here are very few Shops who can do this. Otherwise you have to buy a new BMW part for approx $1700 CAN |
| 50220 mi C $310 |
Replaced left side tie rod end as it had too much play in it, evidenced by "klunking sound" when hitting uneven road surfaces. Two broken rear coil springs, replaced both shocks also, while I was in there, for the couple 100$ extra did not want to have to do that later. Now have a pair of good spares. |
| 62000 mi C $40 |
Replaced right rear wheelcarrier ball joint, had developed some play and was squeaky, now is tight and as good as new. |
| 91140 mi C $80 |
Left front coil spring was broken and replaced along with rubber seats and new nuts holding top of strut. |
| 79000 mi | Same problem as last trip. Replaced Steering ECU in the column. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 116000 mi | Needed new steering pump for $2200. I decided to sell the car. It's gone now. |
| 101000 mi US $200 |
Power steering and active rollbars are having issues. Replaced PS pump with used part. Problem is now worse and leaking fluid. Oopsy. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 91800 mi | Replaced engine vacuum pump for brakes; BMW USA covered the repair after complaint that recall should have covered it. |
| 100000 mi US $457 |
Left front wheel bearing replaced |
| 101300 mi US $241 |
Right front wheel bearing replaced. Repaired |
| 126000 mi US $220 |
Replaced right front Link |
| 77000 mi US $2400 |
thrust rod bearings replaced. |
| 88500 mi US $4000 |
right rear shock leaking |
| 89700 mi US $1500 |
front struts leaking. Repair @ dealership estimate 2200.00 |
| 113000 mi US $1200 |
REPLACED BOTH front struts |
| 66900 mi US $40 |
Upper control arm. Dealership want 700 for repair. I bought the part online for $40 and installed it myself in 20 mins. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 89360 mi C $2000 |
control arm, front bushings, front brakes |
| 101000 mi US $800 |
Front control arm bushings replaced. |
| 168000 mi US $733 |
replace front thrust bushings |
| 79000 mi US $750 |
Worn wheel bearing |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 155000 mi C $400 |
changed tie rod ends due shimmy/vibration when braking |
| 72000 mi | high pitched noise from steering wheel when turning - replaced steering rack steering wheel squeaks loudly when turning - replaced steering gear rack // |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 135160 mi C $125 |
changed the control arm. normal wear both front side.parts$200, labour $100 |
| 152520 mi C $600 |
set- tie rod replaced, with oem parts, labour etc. lower thrust arms replaced- set. left and right |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 128960 mi €500 |
Front suspension |
| 133300 mi | Front shock absorbers had an oil leak and froze at -25 degrees celsius. |
| 87420 mi $3000 |
Worn suspension parts f and r, no noticeable play, but outside acceptable limits and thus parts replaced |
| 110520 mi $800 |
grinding noise identified as som out front bearing. |
| 126840 mi $400 |
Both rear springs broken |
2003.5 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 116660 mi $3000 |
Abnormal sound from suspension. Worn suspension caused uneven tire wear? Worn front wheel bearings caused loud knocking sound during braking. |
| 116760 mi $800 |
ARS and Dynamic Drive failure due to leak of steering fluid somewhere in the system. |
| 117180 mi | Active steering calibration error. Would cost $5,000 US to fix both systems. Got a 2012 instead. |
2003 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 111600 mi US $550 |
front wheel bearing went bad $330 for the part $150 for the labor |
| 90000 mi US $1025 |
leaking power steering hose replaced |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 76000 mi £400 |
Suspension bushes on offside rear needed replacing |
| 92000 mi £2300 |
Worn parts |
| 130200 mi €2000 |
Front Tie Rods |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 93000 mi US $120 |
Replaced rear sway bar links during a wheel alignment. |
| 98200 mi US $1500 |
Replaced shocks/struts/front-control-arms. Normal maintenance at 100k miles (got it done a bit early.) Feels like new again. |
| 107000 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear sway bar end-links. They were getting noisy. |
| 107000 mi US $200 |
Had noisy front sway bar end links. Replaced. Noise is gone. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 70000 mi US $500 |
Power steering reservoir and hoses leaking. Replaced both |
| 76000 mi US $2400 |
Tie rods need to be replaced |
| 51000 mi US $3500 |
Steering rack leaking fluid |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 49000 mi US $15 |
Aluminum clips that secure rear sway bar to chassis were broken or cracked. Clips were replaced, a simple job done in my driveway. |
| 49400 mi US $40 |
Replaced dog bone link on the end of the rear sway bar. Link was damaged by excessive sway bar movement after sway bar retainer bracket broke. |
| 50000 mi US $40 |
Replaced dog bone link on the end of the rear sway bar. Link was damaged by excessive sway bar movement after sway bar retainer bracket broke. |
| 74000 mi US $50 |
Steering effort was inconsistent under load; dealer found power steering pump defective. Pump replaced and fluid flushed under CPO. |
| 53000 mi US $1000 |
Broken sway bar. |
| 89000 mi US $600 |
Front lower control arms/ball joints, rear sway bar links. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 86000 mi US $800 |
Replaced rear anti sway bar bushings and leaking valve cover gaskets |
| 100000 mi US $400 |
Replaced leaking power steering lines Replace leaking power steering lines |
| 95000 mi US $41 |
Power steering line (reservior to pump) leaking beyond repair. Owner replaced line. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 134000 mi US $160 |
Control Arm Bushings needed replacing |
| 86000 mi US $16 |
Power steering fluid reservoir was leaking. Replaced rubber O-ring seal on cap for reservoir. |
| 124000 mi US $700 |
Control arm bushings |
| 105000 mi US $825 |
Replaced front thrust arm bushings, center tie rod linkage and rear sway bars, and accomplished 4 wheel alignment |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 128000 mi US $1700 |
Replaced power steering & control joints, I guess. Alignment too. |
| 56000 mi | Front strut bearings replaced due to vibration under braking. |
| 67000 mi US $1500 |
Power steering was not assisting very well. Traced to intermittent failure of steering pump. |
| 80620 mi C $300 |
replaced tie rod end |
| 42300 mi US $450 |
Thrust arm bushings worn out |
| 145000 mi US $600 |
Control arms & sway bar links |
| 85000 mi US $350 |
Note: cost of all repairs was $2600.00, but most was paid by Zurich warranty extension I'd bought after major problems under warranty and I was fearful of future failures. Zurich policy extends to summer 2012, may need more repairs. |
| 84000 mi US $500 |
Replace upper and lower front end control arms. Still have same vibrations. Rotated, balanced tires, nothing changed.Something is out of balance, feel it in the steering wheel sometimes, feel it the whole car sometimes. |
| 110000 mi US $2100 |
Thrust arms |
| 141000 mi US $1600 |
Front and rear sway bars. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 136000 mi US $750 |
Front struts and rear shocks had no compression damping and very little rebound damping. Rear would continue bouncing long after hitting bumps. Replaced worn out factory parts with Koni Yellow adjustable suspension and H&R Sport Springs. |
| 145000 mi US $275 |
Left and right front upper control arm bushings worn out. Vehicle was shuddering under braking at 45 mph and above. Replaced control arms and bushings on both sides. |
| 100000 mi US $100 |
Driver's side tie rod needed replaced; inner end was worn. |
| 192900 mi US $500 |
Replaced shocks and control arms aligned vehicle |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 93000 mi US $1000 |
Suspension bushings, $500 |
| 60000 mi US $1000 |
Front and rear suspension and replaced bushings |
| 74200 mi US $1000 |
repaired rear suspension |
| 170000 mi US $1000 |
changed wheel bearing replaced broken sway bar |
| 84000 mi US $800 |
PS hoses replaced |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 94000 mi US $1050 |
Vibrations when summer tires/wheels remounted. Wheels appeared loose. Inspection showed tie rods were worn. Same ordered and replaced |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 104000 mi US $300 |
replaced both front control arms replaced front sway bar bushings |
| 110000 mi US $200 |
replaced rear right air bag |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 123000 mi US $90 |
Vibration in the steering wheel while braking. The inner tie rod had developed play and required replacement. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 75200 mi US $600 |
Replace thrust arms |
| 62500 mi US $2200 |
Bushings were original and worn out -- shop recommended replacement. |
| 41000 mi US $610 |
Replace leaky front strut, $500 |
| 93900 mi US $1540 |
Left Wheel bearing, front drag link. Had 4 tires mounted and balanced |
| 95300 mi US $1250 |
Replaced brake pads, rotors front & rear; shocks front & rear |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 183000 mi US $800 |
replace control arms and thrust arm bushings |
| 104160 mi C $300 |
Replaced both tie roads and centre link |
| 122740 mi C $800 |
Replaced front Struts and rear Shocks. |
| 127720 mi C $900 |
Broken power steering pump bracket. Replaced power steering pump |
| 91000 mi US $600 |
Replaced both front control arms on both sides of the car, also replaced front wheel bearings. |
| 116000 mi US $300 |
front end vibration caused by bad ball joint on center track rod. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 132000 mi US $500 |
Power steering fluid pump and belt broke. Caused overheat. |
| 124000 mi US $634 |
Sway bar bushings worn causing loud clunk, squeak while going over any bump or turning corners. |
| 110360 mi $800 |
Fixed the front suspension shocks and bushes. |
| 163000 mi | Car pulling hard to the right. Tire shop tried to fix but I need to take it to a mechanic to have the ?? (Can't remember name, starts with a C) fixed. |
| 164200 mi US $959 |
Car was pulling hard right. List of parts worked on: strut absorber, mount strut, broken bolt replaced. |
| 79200 mi US $558 |
Replace control arm bushings and sway bar links, front |
| 93000 mi | replace front struts |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 79000 mi US $900 |
wheel bearings needed to be replaced |
| 89000 mi US $600 |
wheel bearings replacement |
| 71000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced struts, ball joints, and tie rods |
| 72000 mi US $900 |
a lot of play in the right lower control arm control arm |
| 100000 mi US $800 |
front control arm bushings worn |
| 110800 mi US $1200 |
Bushings in control arms worn |
| 115000 mi US $20 |
Replaced sway bar links. |
| 121700 mi US $400 |
Struts and Tie-rods |
| 43000 mi | Steering rack leaking when sold. |
| 113000 mi US $2500 |
Oil pan gasket, front suspension and power steering rack |
| 99300 mi US $150 |
Power steering pump failed, replaced |
| 136600 mi US $1100 |
replace power steering hose clamps, which were too loose and enabling leaking |
| 124200 mi US $2728 |
Removed and replaced left and right side strut assemblies. Replaced strut mount bearing. |
| 80900 mi C $1700 |
sway bars for both front wheels |
| 69000 mi US $840 |
Power Steering hose was leaking and had to be replaced. |
| 51000 mi US $20 |
Clunk noise made me replace swaybar links and also replaces tie rod boots. |
| 125000 mi US $1800 |
All front suspension components were replaced as well as new rack and pinion |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 85000 mi US $10000 |
Replaced due to age - Shock/struts/tierods/shock mounts/strut mounts/bump stops. Owner provided upgraded parts. Parts cost $900. |
| 91000 mi | Steering rack leaking - rack replaced Power steering hose leaking |
| 92000 mi US $700 |
Lower coil broken on rear passenger side spring. Found both rear upper control arm boots torn and sway bar links worn. Rear shocks blown. Installed Sachs Advantage shocks (4) and H&R 29742-1 springs, mounts, replacement arms. |
| 38400 mi US $1438 |
- replaced thrust arms and bushings - replaced passenger seat occupancy sensor - fixed passenger seat power mechanism |
| 54000 mi US $220 |
leaky power steering hoses replaced |
| 95000 mi US $180 |
Front sway bar links separated and had to be replaced. |
| 68000 mi US $250 |
Changed the Front Control Arm Bushings (a common problem in the E39 5 series). |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 53320 mi | Replaced control/support arms on both sides. Local roads have many potholes. |
| 60140 mi | Leaking power steering hose and one shock when sold. |
| 82000 mi US $527 |
Replaced leaking power steering lines |
| 73000 mi US $256 |
While mechanic was performaning a coolant change, he noticed a leak in the steering hose where they clamp. He replaced the steering hose clamps. Also suggested that I replace the rear sway bar links (2) which I did. |
| 144460 mi $100 |
Broken spring |
2001 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 97000 mi US $3000 |
Struts/Shocks, Ball Joints, Bushings |
| 83000 mi US $3546 |
power steering reservoir and all hoses, fun fun fun |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 156000 mi US $700 |
Replaced struts and thrust arms |
| 170000 mi US $200 |
replaced left rear air spring |
| 212000 mi US $5000 |
Replaced ride height sensor |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 103000 mi US $2000 |
Replacing entire front suspension And steering. Also rear suspension was updated. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 96000 mi | Appeared to be a continuing oil leak. Mechanic diagnosed it was a slight steering fluid leak - as evidenced by the low power steering fluid level. |
| 98000 mi US $150 |
steering pressure hose is leaking steadily now |
| 111000 mi US $300 |
control arm right lower rear 156.00 plus install 213.00 |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 114300 mi US $1130 |
The front shock absorbers lost their ability to damp suspension movements and had to be replaced. |
| 128000 mi US $250 |
The rear shocks were replaced because they lost a significant amount of their rebound damping. The shocks are Konis, which have a lifetime warranty. However, I was on the hook for the labor for installation. |
| 132300 mi | One tie rod was replaced and bushings for the tension strut were replaced due to wear. This is the first replacement of these items. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
| 179800 mi €40 |
Worn control arm. |
| 194060 mi €120 |
Wear item [tie-rod], just replaced. Previous part was there for more than 6 years. Cost includes alignment. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 79000 mi US $100 |
power steering hose leaking. repaired by owner. |
| 62200 mi US $1800 |
Front and rear thrust arms were replaced. |
| 43000 mi US $426 |
front thrust arm bushings replaced |
| 119000 mi US $4500 |
Typical of a car with this mileage the control arm bushings needed replacement. Valve cover gasket also a typical 100k+ mile repair. Other minor items also replaced at that time (coolant overflow tank, 1 brake line), preventative only. |
| 109520 mi C $80 |
Tie-Rod end replaced. OE part. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 57000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced power steering pump, pump bracket, clutch slave cylinder supply hose |
| 96000 mi US $1200 |
Shocks were worn and soft. Replaced all 4 shocks/struts with new. |
| 111000 mi US $2500 |
Replaced front and rear control arms, tie-rods and bushings |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 89900 mi US $500 |
Wheel bearings. |
| 76000 mi US $3500 |
Front thrush arm bearings |
| 185000 mi US $3000 |
Needed new struts |
| 116000 mi US $400 |
Noise and vibration in steering. Replaced the right front lower forward control arm. |
| 116300 mi US $40 |
Noise and vibration in steering. Replaced the right front lower rearward control arm. Noise and vibration in steering. Replaced the left front sway bar link. |
| 123000 mi | Noise and vibration in steering never fixed. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 133500 mi US $800 |
Replace power steering hoses / replace serpentine belts |
| 135000 mi US $500 |
replaced 4 rear control arms, front struts and stabilizer bar link pins |
| 158000 mi US $200 |
Leaking power steering hose |
| 206000 mi US $1800 |
Left rear strut spring broken? Replaced spring with junkyard part plus two new struts. |
| 122000 mi US $758 |
Replaced a tie rod end and a lower control arm with bushings. Front end alignment too. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 111500 mi US $700 |
Front control arm bushing leaking hydraulic fluid. Both were replaced. It caused vibrations when braking. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 190300 mi US $350 |
Power Steering reservoir leaking. Replaced. Additional preventive maint items: Fan-clutch, Main Serpentine Belt, A/C Belt, A/C tensioner, main alternator tensioner, Water-Pump Pulley. |
| 60000 mi US $1000 |
control arms worn and replaced along with sway bars. |
| 61800 mi US $620 |
Upper Control arms replaced with new ones with HD bushings in place of the OEM. The car had some vibration at speed, with shuddering while braking at times. |
| 114000 mi US $800 |
Power steering fluid from power steering hoses. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 105000 mi US $800 |
clunking in front suspension |
2000 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 137000 mi £300 |
Vibration at speeds over 70 mph |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 79000 mi US $670 |
Front control arms, ball joints, bushings |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 160000 mi US $300 |
Rear airbags started to leak - needed to replace |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 80000 mi US $500 |
Rear suspension airbags. |
| 163500 mi US $1850 |
Replace both front strut assemblies; Remove upper thrust arms and press in new bushings; Replace left rear sway bar link. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 111000 mi | Missing left side link - replaced links and sway bar. Asymptomatic. Squeaking noise when car got warm. Front struts, bearings and mounts. Struts were preventative, but they have to come off to get to the mounts... |
| 114000 mi US $2500 |
Steering center link damaged by PO repair of alternator - joint on link was frozen due to short out. Replaced center link. |
| 110000 mi US $110 |
Rear anti-sway bar bracket replacement (OEM units cracked) |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 143000 mi US $130 |
sway bar link replaced |
| 97000 mi US $710 |
Replaced thrust arms in attempt to fix creaking while rolling (unsuccessful). However, replacement did eliminate the "55 mph shimmy" the car experienced. |
| 91760 mi C $1200 |
Steering wheel was vibrating after applying brakes. I was told the vehicle needed new set of front control arm bushings. The steering wheel would vibrate as if the wheels were out of balance at speeds between 40-50 miles. Mechanic identified the problem as the lower controller arm bushings, the parts were ordered and replaced. Problem no longer exists. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 107000 mi US $1800 |
Leak in power steering hoses. Also had a flat tire. We needed to replace tires anyway. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 88000 mi | Front wheel bearings changed out |
| 95000 mi US $2200 |
Suspension bushings. |
| 162600 mi US $350 |
Thrust arm bushings required replacement to fix front end shake. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73780 mi $1500 |
Also 2 power steering pump hoses, oil and filter change, coolant change. |
| 92380 mi $100 |
Right-rear wheel bearing was getting noisy. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 94000 mi US $650 |
Front thrust arm (upper control arm) and sway bar link end bushings worn. All four bushings were replaced along with the bars. Power steering hose leaking. Replaced, fluid flushed. |
| 145000 mi US $50 |
LH Lower ball joint worn. This happens about every 50000 miles and causes a severe brake shimmy. The ball joints need frequent replacement on this vehicle. |
| 155300 mi US $45 |
Replaced left rear lower ball joint due to wear. |
| 147300 mi US $30 |
Stabilizer bar end link pounded out and rattling. Replaced link and it is like new. |
1999 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 203100 mi US $312 |
Steering link replacement. Found during pre-purchase inspection. |
| 140000 mi US $4000 |
replaced shocks, replaced control arms front/rear, replaced ball joints front |
| 146000 mi US $200 |
Hub |
| 168100 mi | Power steering pump bracket failure |
| 188800 mi US $200 |
Rear ball joints, the car felt like it was "skiing" a little. |
| 78740 mi C $300 |
Lower right control arm replaced. |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 65720 mi C $800 |
100,000 km maintenance discovered worn rear ball joints and swaybar links. Trip 1 was to repair those items. |
| 225000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced worn out shocks, struts, springs, dampers, spring pads and control arm. |
| 110000 mi US $1100 |
New front end links and shocks were needed. |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 61200 mi US $1100 |
Power steering hoses replaced due to leak |
| 66000 mi US $500 |
Replaced sway bar bushings |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 179000 mi US $130 |
Steering fluid leak, suspension loose will fix later. |
| 172000 mi | Steering leak and loose suspension parts never fixed. |
| 177000 mi US $500 |
power steering line was leaking, repaired. |
1998 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 116560 mi C $1600 |
Replace front upper control arms. Worn bushings caused front end vibration at speed. Replace broken rear left sway bar drop link. |
| 118420 mi | Power steering fluid leak. Replace hose clamps at PS reservoir. |
| 120580 mi C $600 |
Diagnose slight steering wheel shimmy at speed and under braking |
| 141980 mi | Front thrust arm bushings worn out again. Resulted in vibration through steering wheel while braking hard. |
| 213000 mi US $140 |
Left front lower control arm replaced due to wear. |
| 121000 mi US $1900 |
Strut/Shock replacement |
1998 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 207700 mi C $200 |
part 3332677742 RR suspension link replaced due to wear and tear, was getting a bit loose in the joints |
1998 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 135000 mi US $227 |
Vehicle had three leaks: One Power Steering Leak and Two Oil Leaks. The power steering leak was fixed temporarily but the two oil leaks were too expensive to fix. |
1997 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 75720 mi $250 |
shocks replaced new steering pump attached |
| 210000 mi US $3500 |
Loud power steering noises from having a cracked Power Steering Rack. Also, the front, rear, upper and lower control arm bushings were replaced due to being severely cracked and worn from age. |
1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 168000 mi US $200 |
Steering wheel was shaking under braking. Replaced thrust arms (upper control arms) to fix problem. Found to be factory original at 168,000 miles. |
| 173000 mi US $500 |
Ball joint on center tie rod was failing, center tie rod, both outer tie rods, and idler arm replaced. Aligned afterwards (not reported, part of repair procedure). |
| 94000 mi US $480 |
Rear ball joints worn, and were replaced. |
| 118954 mi US $1730 |
Replaced front control arms and ball joint, rear strut, links and shocks. |
1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 148000 mi US $150 |
Replaced rear wheel bearings. Right bearing had reached end of life, and was making noise at higher speeds. |
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