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BMW 7-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 187 repairs.
BMW 7-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (12%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 72000 mi US $3300 |
Rear right air spring replaced with extended warranty |
2015 BMW 7-Series
Engine not specified
2009 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 59000 mi | 4 wheel alignment. The left rear was 3 degrees off. |
2008 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 132060 mi C $1100 |
At over 200K kms, suspension was in need of replacement. Replaced all 4 struts with Bilstein, strut mounts with Lemforder. In the course of doinmg this job, also replaced one tie rod end that was seized due to rust. |
| 134540 mi C $400 |
Replaced LH rear wheel bearing, ball joint and all bushings and links. Replaced front tension links (both sides), RH rear links and bushes. |
2007 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 95200 mi US $1500 |
Steering Angle Sensor (entire assembly under steering wheel) failure and parking brake switch failure. Replaced under CPO warranty. |
| 55000 mi US $1650 |
Power steering leak and replacement. $1500 This was in 2018 |
2006 BMW 7-Series
Engine not specified
| 97000 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 |
2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 81500 mi US $293 |
Replaced front lower and upper control arms (with bushings and ball joints), replaced front stabilizer links, replaced tie rod ends (with ball joints) |
2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 110000 mi US $2562 |
Replace front and rear suspension control arms w/bushings |
| 37200 mi | Steering column binding up - pops when initially getting into car. |
2002 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 181000 mi US $350 |
Need new thrust arm bushing, new sway bar link, tie rod boot torn. |
| 155300 mi US $2000 |
suspension work |
2001 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 105300 mi US $250 |
Power steering pump bolt became dislodged, caused serpentine belt to come off track, snap, and wrap around the water pump fan. |
| 113000 mi | knock when i was turning the wheel, also had a little shimmy in the wheel |
2001 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 107100 mi US $800 |
Tie rods and control arms |
| 108200 mi US $500 |
Power steering fluid leak. Replaced all hoses. |
2001 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 176700 mi C $700 |
Power steering pump broke, snapped serpentine belt, damaged alternator and radiator fan |
| 154380 mi C $900 |
Steering pump replaced again due to whining, plus a tensioner/idler pulley. few thousand km later could hear p steering whine starting to return faintly before selling the vehicle |
| 124000 mi US $2500 |
complete front and reat suspension replacement. Didnt need it all but I did a complete refresh rather than replacing 4 or 5 bad part. |
| 183000 mi US $350 |
power steering hoses, belts |
2000 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 136000 mi US $130 |
Bushings in the front lower control arms were worn. Replaced both right and left control arms. |
2000 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 125000 mi US $40 |
Replaced leaking supply hose from power steering reservoir to pump. |
1998 BMW 7-Series 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 166000 mi | needed a total front end rebuild (never been done, so not surprising) |
| 135000 mi US $1100 |
The damned pothole-filled streets of MI and the age of the vehicle caused the front springs to break requiring an expensive replacement of springs and struts. |
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