2002 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2002

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2002 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

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2002 BMW 5-Series transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (50%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (20%)

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

123700 mi clutch assembly 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD

154000 mi

US $1020
Replaced squeaking center support bearing 
106000 mi

US $1450
Replaced drive shaft 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

130000 mi

US $1700
A part called a guibo was replaced. 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

168000 mi

US $1000
Rebuilt Transmission due to reverse drum cracking and the tranny failed to move when in Reverse 
141000 mi

US $600
torque converter slippage 
120000 mi Automatic transmission failed. 
138000 mi

US $2500
P0741 code thrown, transmission shifts fine thus far. quoted 2500 for replacement of Torque Converter that is genuine ZF. No symptoms except slight slippage rarely above 80mph at slight inclines. Will order next spring. 
97500 mi

US $2500
Torque converter failing, caused check engine light. Torque converter replaced. 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD

147700 mi

US $1800
New drive shaft 

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2002 BMW 5-Series Transmission Problems

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