| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1997 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 42 repairs.
1997 BMW 5-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1997 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 98000 mi | engine missing. spark plug/wires replaced but did not fix. may be in ignition |
| 143000 mi US $440 |
Car had 2 squealing pulleys and a 3rd (AC) starting to squeal. All 3 pulleys and belts were replaced. |
1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 166000 mi US $150 |
Coolant expansion tank leaking |
| 94000 mi | Auxillary cooling fan not working Needed new camshaft position sensor. |
| 180000 mi US $30 |
Coolant hose to expansion tank developed hole, replaced. |
| 179000 mi US $350 |
In-tank fuel pump died. Replaced fuel pump. |
| 100000 mi US $250 |
3 injectors plugged causing emissions problem. Injection system cleaned, solved the problem. |
| 110284 mi US $884 |
Replaced rear cover for intake, replaced intake gaskets, cam sensor and thermostat |
| 110390 mi US $770 |
Engine misfiring. Replaced spark plugs and v/c gaskets. |
| 120321 mi US $330 |
Engine overheating. Replaced expansion tank and cap. |
| 125100 mi US $860 |
Coolant leak. Replaced heater valve and heater hose and coolant. |
| 127202 mi US $2080 |
Replaced water pump and pulley, fan, radiator, belt, and upper timing cover gaskets. |
1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 145000 mi US $400 |
Ignition cylinder lock broke and had to be replaced because steering wheel/ignition would lock up randomly. |
| 151000 mi US $160 |
Replaced exhaust mount bushings Replaced engine motor mounts Replaced transmission mounts |
1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 143840 mi €500 |
Car stalled while driving. Was determined to be crankshaft position sensor. Garage ordered and replaced. |
1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 180000 mi US $140 |
replaced 2 oxygen sensors. |
1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 121000 mi US $1100 |
Oil leak due to a crack in the oil assembly where the engine had to be pulled and the oil assembly replaced. |
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