BMW 7-Series
Problems and Repair Histories
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Below you'll find BMW 7-Series problem and repair descriptions submitted through the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey that supplements it.
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Odometer readings and repair costs are in local units.
Engines for which repairs have been reported
- 2010 turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8
- 2006 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
- 2004 325-horsepower 4.4L V8
- 2003 325-horsepower 4.4L V8
- 2002 325-horsepower 4.4L V8
- 2000 282-horsepower 4.4L V8
Note: Repairs could have been reported for other engines, but as a non-member you can only view a maximum of 5 repair histories per model year. To view them all, become a member.
2010 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 7-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Engine running rough dash says engine malfunction. Computer reset by dealer and problem gone...for now |
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2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 7-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 37200 | 0 | Steering column binding up - pops when initially getting into car. |
| Jul | 2010 | 47500 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| BMW 7-Series in New Mexico, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 15000 | 0 | No repairs |
| May | 2007 | 15000 | 0 | Oil and filter change |
| Sep | 2007 | 17000 | 0 | Flush brake hydraulic system Air Conditioner/Htg system micro filters replaced |
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| BMW 7-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 500 | 0 | Car brought to dealer day after purchase. White smoke coming out of exhaust. Adjustment fixes problem. |
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| BMW 7-Series in California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 12000 | 0 | Replaced rear shocks. Factory recall. No charge. |
| Jan | 2007 | 12000 | 0 | Replaced rear shocks. Factory recall. No Charge |
| Nov | 2007 | 25000 | 0 | 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. |
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2004 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 7-Series in Washington, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 90000 | 400 | Alternator rebuild New battery |
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2003 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 7-Series in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Jul | 2005 | 15000 | 0 | radio and navigation replaced |
| Nov | 2005 | 20000 | 0 | radio replaced |
| Feb | 2006 | 25000 | 0 | seat switch replaced |
| Jun | 2006 | 30000 | 0 | navigation system replaced |
| Aug | 2006 | 32000 | 0 | power steering repair and radio repair |
| Sep | 2006 | 33000 | 0 | radio repair |
| Oct | 2006 | 35000 | 0 | interior lights repair |
| Nov | 2006 | 39000 | 0 | Radio repair |
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2002 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 7-Series in Ohio, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 124000 | 7500 | Engine coolant leak, transmission leak |
| Apr | 2010 | 128000 | 1100 | Recharge and new fan |
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2000 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 7-Series in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 126098 | 235 | Rear coolant hose ruptured and needed replacement |
| Jun | 2010 | 128019 | 985 | Replaced alternator |
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Important: Most cars for which no repairs have been reported are not shown to make it easy to find those with repair information. So these repair histories should not be used to infer reliability. Instead, they provide an idea of the the problems and repairs BMW 7-Series owners have been experiencing,
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