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2007 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (3%)
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- 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 287 repairs.
2007 BMW 5-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (4%)
< $100 (46%)
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.
2007 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 42000 mi | Automatic transmission was shifting harshly into 3rd, dealer claims to have replaced entire transmission. Transmission is shifting perfectly now. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 282hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 173600 mi $700 |
Rubber seat on differential replaced |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22000 mi | Fluid leak at the mechatronics sleeve. R&R trans pan and replace sleeve and o-ring. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 133400 mi US $1900 |
Transmission slipping, malfunction codes. Rebuilt transmission. |
| 102500 mi US $932 |
Experienced rough 1-2 up-shifts, and occasional loss of power at low speeds on grades. Replaced transmission pan/filter, fluid |
| 107300 mi | Complete failure of sport shift mode on Steptronic trasmission confirmed by fault codes. Checked availability of this $500 part and learned local dealer keeps them in inventory. This generally indicates that the failure is common. |
| 102000 mi | Transmission sport mode never fixed. |
| 102300 mi | Transmission leak leading to rough shifts. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 77000 mi | Hydraulic pump to actuate smg gear changes |
| 88000 mi US $500 |
Car would not shift into gear. Replaced SMG pump motor and refilled hydraulic fluid system. |
| 54000 mi US $1600 |
SMG Pump replaced |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 117000 mi US $168 |
Computer needed to be reprogramed due to erratic transmission behavior. |
| 105000 mi | Transmission failed |
| 99000 mi | Traded car without repairing transmission. |
| 75000 mi US $540 |
Tranmission seals were leaking told this was common. Transmission was very unsmooth. |
| 105700 mi US $3200 |
Lost valve control body at 108255 milesrnCar ran but shifted roughlyrnOpted for this repair before further damage to transmission occured |
| 86800 mi US $1100 |
sensor problem |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 99000 mi US $500 |
Replace pinion seal. |
| 131700 mi US $3200 |
Oil leaking from the rear differential. |
| 67000 mi US $50 |
Seal leaking |
| 143000 mi US $60 |
Had tranny fluid replaced |
| 41000 mi | Away from home on trip. Car sat unused for 12 days. Discovered oil leak on floor of garage on return. Dealer asked for car to be brought in. They tightened some bolts and expected it would not recur. |
| 62000 mi US $1200 |
Transmission leaked fluid. Problem with boot surrounding transmission control lever. Major cost of repair was replacement of transmission fluid. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 76000 mi US $600 |
Trans oil leak |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68000 mi US $50 |
Replaced transmission |
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