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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%)
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Chart based on 218 repairs.
2010 BMW 5-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 26 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 Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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 |
| 36300 mi US $500 |
Control arm bushings failure discovered during routine brake service. Replaced. |
| 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
| 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. |
| 66150 mi US $1200 |
Control arm bushings replaced plus alignment. |
| 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 |
| 58000 mi US $500 |
Hydraulic fluid leak |
| 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. |
| 73160 mi C $1600 |
Replaced, front thrust arms, ball joints and lower control arms |
| 64160 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) |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 86800 mi €250 |
rear suspension air chamber replacement |
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