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2006 BMW 7-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 47 repairs.
2006 BMW 7-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (18%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 BMW 7-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW 7-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Aug 201387000 miUS $447 | Transmission Failed had to be replaced at about 86,000 miles. | ||
2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 7-Series in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201377000 mi | Valve Stem Seals,DME,Transmission replacement,Passenger side signal light wire harness, all emissions valves and sensors, I bought car from CAR MAX 9/14/2012 and from day one it had problems- just got car back 1/16/2013. runs great. So far. | ||
| BMW 7-Series in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201370300 mi | Engine valve seals replaced. valve job, it was loosing oil through valve seals. alternator arm bracket seal was leaking oil. Replaced o ring. | ||
| BMW 7-Series in Georgia, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201397000 mi | Vibration through the drivers side wheel into steering and felt through the drivers side floor - already had bushings and wheel bearings replaced - first steps in fixing the problem - problem still appeared - replaced both control arms | ||
| BMW 7-Series in Texas, United States May 2017 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Aug 201771000 miUS $2000 | Replaced light control module | ||
| Dec 201778000 miUS $3700 | Replaced one lower motor mount Replaced parking brake actuator Replaced several gaskets: alternator, valve cover, etc... | ||
| Jan 201878000 miUS $4000 | Clutch housing had a crack requiring the transmission to be rebuilt. | ||
| Mar 201880000 miUS $500 | There is a drain tube in front of the firewall on the passenger side that was clogged. It caused the wafer to pool in the rear-passenger foot well. The cost was due to taking the interior apart so it could dry properly. | ||
| May 201883000 miUS $150 | Cracked passenger-side front rim. Shop was able to weld and repair the wheel. | ||
| Oct 201890000 miUS $855 | Replaced hydraulic trunk strut and fluid. | ||
| Feb 201993000 miUS $401 | Replaced sunroof seal. | ||
| Mar 201995000 miUS $720 | 1 pad, 2 rotors ,1 wear sensor | ||
| Apr 201996000 miUS $522 | Replaced heater valve (stuck on only blowing warm air) | ||
| Oct 2019100000 miUS $3000 | Replaced head gasket and other seals as car was smoking. | ||
| BMW 7-Series in Alabama, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 201292000 miUS $960 | A seal in transmission was causing a fault code and transmission to go into failsafe mode. | ||
| Aug 2013113000 miUS $800 | Replace water pump and thermostat. | ||
| May 2014126000 miUS $400 | two idler pulleys and Belt tensioner were replaced. | ||
| BMW 7-Series in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Mar 201472000 miUS $550 | Front passenger window was stuck. Tapping with a hammer freed it. engine fan stopped working, replaced fan, sensor, thermostat and expansion tank. | ||
| Oct 201476300 mi | Cooling fan failed again, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 2018114600 mi | Car interior was flooded possibly from sunroof. All sensors and modules under rear seat and floor were affected. Insurance company deemed the vehicle a “total loss” I no longer own this vehicle | ||
| BMW 7-Series in California, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Nov 201181500 miUS $293 | Replaced front lower and upper control arms (with bushings and ball joints), replaced front stabilizer links, replaced tie rod ends (with ball joints) | ||
| Oct 201286000 miUS $8500 | Factory-installed faulty valve seals led to exhaust blow-by which clogged some block passageways with carbon, causing a block and/or head hot spot and a crack in the block between cylinders #7 and #8. BMW NA not responsive. | ||
2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 7-Series in California, United States May 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015133000 miUS $390 | Dynamic Traction Control indicates faulty constantly. | ||
| BMW 7-Series in California, United States - Nov 2007 | |||
| Nov 200725000 mi | Major failure of IDrive system. Parts not warehoused in USA. Had to ship from Europe! Vehicle in shop for one month. BMW agreed to pay $ for "inconvenience" and loss of use. | ||
| BMW 7-Series in Texas, United States - Jul 2010 | |||
| Sep 200937200 mi | Steering column binding up - pops when initially getting into car. | ||
| BMW 7-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2015 - May 2016 | |||
| Nov 201578000 miUS $200 | Driver side rear power shade failed to retract and I had to replace it. | ||
| May 201682000 mi | AC would not go into MAX blower, regulated temps poorly. | ||
| BMW 7-Series in New Mexico, United States - Sep 2007 | |||
| Sep 200717000 mi | Flush brake hydraulic system Air Conditioner/Htg system micro filters replaced | ||
| BMW 7-Series in Missouri, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015113000 miUS $2500 | Dead Alternator | ||
| Apr 2015113000 miUS $5000 | Seals leaking | ||
| BMW 7-Series in Great Britain Jul 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201377000 mi | oil leak from gearbox sump seal. previously repaired 2 times but they did not replace the (plastic) sump which was warped. this time they have done the full job, sump and seal. | ||
| BMW 7-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 201375000 miUS $100 | Driver's side window motor on the outs. Replaced under warranty, $100 deductible through my GMPP warranty. | ||
| Apr 201480000 miUS $500 | Oil Separator Valve Replace daytime running lamps. | ||
| BMW 7-Series in California, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014120000 miUS $1400 | Vacuum pump leak | ||
| BMW 7-Series in Virginia, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 201266000 mi | In for oil service, they diagnosed a problem with steering angle sensor. Got estimate for $2100 and decided to hold off on repair. Car drives fine. | ||
| Feb 201384600 miUS $1500 | replaced steering angle sensor, no more error messages | ||
| Aug 2013110000 miUS $2562 | Replace front and rear suspension control arms w/bushings | ||
| Dec 2013125000 miUS $1200 | Valve cover gasket | ||
| Jan 201487200 miUS $1400 | Replaced Guibo joint and other internal transmission parts | ||
| BMW 7-Series in Georgia, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014102000 mi | Oil seals on the valves were failing. Best repair quote I could get was over $6000. Smoking pretty regularly. | ||
2005.5 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 228hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 7-Series in Great Britain Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 2013127000 mi£1500 | Turbocharger replaced. Dealer failed to change filter of crankcase breather valve. This clogged and eventually caused the turbo to fail. Turbo still working, but leaking / using oil. | ||
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