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2011 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- 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 228 repairs.
2011 BMW 5-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (26%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 9000 mi | Jerk/hesitation of transmission at 0 to 20 mph. Very annoying and disappointing. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 78000 mi US $299 |
Cracked Rear Differential Bushing-$945 (replace bushing)-problem solved. |
| 38500 mi | The car started shuttering and was not safe to drive we placed the car on a flat bed tow truck using BMW assist. Replaced all fuel injectors. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 15200 mi | SIB240212 Subject: N55 with 8HP45: Delay in Engine Response |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 130000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced L and R axle shafts, problem with CV joints |
| 53500 mi US $100 |
I kept getting a transmission error(I can't recall the exact error message) upon acceleration. I am glad I had an extended warranty otherwise I would have been dishing out over $800 for this repair |
| 33000 mi | Pressure valve in drivetrain malfunctioned |
| 72000 mi US $5000 |
Split boots in the drive train led to fluids leaking onto the rotor, which then suffered damage and had to be replaced, front and rear. |
| 8000 mi |
| 44600 mi | Software for transmission updated for low speed hesitation and jerkiness. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 158700 mi US $5500 |
Reverse gear of the manual transmission was inoperable. Looked for used or rebuilt transmissions locally, but couldn't find one. Replaced with a certified manufacturer transmission. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 241hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93000 mi €500 |
The front drive axle's outer joint protection rubbers were replaced as they were in wearing out ---> fixed before the dirt would get inside. |
| 102 mi | The exterior bellows of a front drive train axle was broken again after a year it was replaced originally. The replacement work was done under the spare part guarantee |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 88000 mi US $6355 |
right wheel differential axle seal leaking, |
| 5000 mi | Software update |
| 63000 mi US $100 |
Intermittent hard shifting a low speeds. The dealer had a difficult time diagnosing problem. They reset/reconfigured computer. |
| 7000 mi | When you slow down and try to speed up car hesitates |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 35320 mi $4300 |
Car jerks when slowing before stopping. Jerking also happen when down shift gear and up shift at low speed. Replace gear box |
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