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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%)
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- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
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Chart based on 644 repairs.
2008 BMW 5-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (16%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 56 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
| 56000 mi US $800 |
Trans pan leaking |
| 60000 mi | Electric Automatic gave error code and had to be replaced |
| 75640 mi C $2500 |
Actuator motor for transfer case |
| 99000 mi | Rear differential found to be noisy and worn, part replaced. |
| 34000 mi US $900 |
A rubber gasket on the selectable automatic gear shifter was worn, and the whole piece had to be replaced. The part cost about $250 and labor was about $240. No other problems with the transmission, fluid replaced and new oil pan installed. |
| 116000 mi US $116 |
replaced mechatronic sleeve on transmission under extended warranty. |
| 76260 mi C $4011 |
Rebuilt 1st gear and reverse |
| 119660 mi C $1200 |
Front left axel shaft |
| 44000 mi | Leak of trans oil. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 38000 mi US $134 |
Clunk / thump from rear of the car immediately after starting the car - replace a rear differential seal. Helped the issue, but didn't resolve it. |
| 9000 mi US $6000 |
Transmission was whinning and required replacement |
| 125000 mi US $6000 |
The transmission failed and had to be replaced. Cost was $6000 |
| 41000 mi | transmission went into limp mode, showed transmission error on mmi, shut off car, restarted message gone transmission fine. Indie shop checked for fault code and battery condition no codes battery fine (original). Car never repeated problem. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | Gear shift assembly defective from factory/ordered replaced under warranty Installed new gear shift assembly. |
| 76000 mi | leak in transmission |
| 63500 mi US $450 |
Transmission oil leak |
| 50000 mi US $4500 |
Transmission mechatronics leak Replaced mechatronics |
| 6000 mi | Gear vibration heard and felt in steering wheel. Dealer said could not find cause but acknowledged it sounded like a pinion gear whine. It could be in transmission or AWD transfer unit. The symptoms are gradually getting worse and most likely be ... |
| 122000 mi US $2800 |
Had to replace transfer case. |
| 51460 mi C $2000 |
Had to replace the Transmission sleeve as it had a slow leak |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 57000 mi US $500 |
The 4X4 light, including DSC ABS EBS, and I forget the rest came on. In combination with a stutter under acceleration and a inconsistent thud. All of this was related to replacement of the transfer case positioning motor. |
| 94000 mi US $400 |
The 4X4 light, including DSC ABS EBS, and I forget the rest came on. In combination with a stutter under acceleration and a inconsistent thud. All of this was related to replacement of the transfer case positioning motor. |
| 144000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced both front half shafts due to a severe vibration while accelerating. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 84320 mi $22000 |
Differential seal of right side axle got leaked and replaced both seal and differential oil |
| 88040 mi $7500 |
Drive shaft mount got damaged because of bmw workshop mechanics . Timing chain start rattling they adjust the tensioners. Hence they had removed the driveshaft and gearbox. They fix a bolt in centre of shaft and its alingment become out. |
| 80000 mi £850 |
seal worn out, fluid changed. £850. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 42160 mi $2000 |
The SMG pump motor failed and had to be replaced. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 119000 mi US $390 |
The transmission went into safe driving mode. It wouldn't shift out of second gear. A control module was found to be faulty and replaced. |
| 133500 mi | Leaking transmission pan and gasket replaced. The original pan warps at about 100,000 miles and begins to leak. I replaced pan and fluid myself for about $200.00. The dealer wanted $870.00. |
| 109000 mi | Severe jerk in transmission when shifting into reverse. Noticed it initially upon purchase, but thought it was software. Worsened over time. |
| 80000 mi US $384 |
Transmission shifts horribly/slips from gear 3 to 4. Slips transmission is in gear 5 and I accelerate at a moderate pace. |
| 57800 mi US $500 |
Mechatronic controller inside tranny has seal that leaks and causes erratic shifting. Seal replaced and all fluid replaced as preventative maintenance. |
| 50000 mi US $50 |
Drove the car in for a check engine light. After the repairs for the check engine light the dealer noticed the transmission was leaking. After another day they told me they would be replacing the transmission. |
| 40300 mi | Transmission shifting was erratic, replaced a control module and reprogrammed. |
| 88700 mi US $400 |
Mehatronic unit |
| 92700 mi | Guibo also known as flex disk |
| 32000 mi | Transmission had a leak, which resulted in poor shifting occasionally, all fixed. |
| 8000 mi | New "Sport Automatic Transmission" (SAT) not always shifting to reverse when desired. A button on lever must be pushed prior to moving to reverse (electronically controlled) but sometimes doesn't allow lever movement until 2nd or 3rd try. |
| 64200 mi US $50 |
Leak from transmission servotronic |
| 63000 mi US $50 |
Fluid leak |
| 42000 mi | Transmission fluid leak from wiring harness gromet. |
| 87500 mi US $1350 |
replaced Mechatronics sleeve and pinion seal Mechatronics sealing sleeve was leaking and pinion seal was leaking. both fixed. also did transmission service |
| 113000 mi US $450 |
Rear diff |
| 117000 mi | Rear differential |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 203000 mi US $300 |
Transmission shift bushings were replaced. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 61380 mi C $1700 |
Transmission pan bent and needed replaced. Slow leak and seals needed to be replaced. New fill of transmission fluid. |
| 17000 mi | Shifter would block intermitently when trying to go into reverse. Had to go to drive first then push back into reverse. |
| 89200 mi US $1000 |
Leaking transmission oil, new pan & fluid change |
| 64000 mi US $2000 |
Pan failed, leaking. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55000 mi US $1000 |
Slipping transmission when first shifting into Drive, needed to rework gaskets for a leak |
| 34060 mi | complete replacing two drive shafts |
| 78000 mi US $1700 |
Transmission leak at seal, $751 |
| 82800 mi US $1000 |
Routine maintenance |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 31000 mi US $7000 |
Transmission gave reading on computer..at 80 miles car went to 40 on highway and jerked. took to dealer : said needed new transmission. Had after market warratny which paid 6000 for rebuilt one.Car rides better but check engine light still n |
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