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1998 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (60%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 42 repairs.
1998 BMW 5-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 218000 mi US $126 |
Oil leak at drain plug after getting oil changed at oil change shop. |
| 116560 mi C $1600 |
Replace leaking valve cover gaskets |
| 118420 mi | Coolant leak to outside. Replaced leaking gaskets around valley pan and rear coolant accumulator. Also replace all heater hoses and o-rings. Air intake leak causing long cranks to start and occasional rough idle. Replaced intake manifold gaskets and fasteners, rear manifold cover (oil diaphragm), TB gaskets. Clean intake manifold, ICV, MAF, fuel injectors. |
| 120580 mi C $600 |
Replace leaking lower oil pan gasket |
| 122140 mi C $100 |
High idle speed condition. Replace accelerator cable and idle control valve. |
| 122140 mi C $150 |
Engine oil leak. Replace valve cover gaskets and upper timing cover gaskets. |
| 82300 mi US $320 |
Thermostat housing was leaking according to the independent mechanic shop i brought my car too. Thermostat housing was replaced with an aluminum one, original was plastic valve cover gasket appeared to be leaking at 82,000 miles, not sure how well mechanic fixed the issue |
| 245000 mi US $50 |
Had an oil leak from the vanos line. |
| 245000 mi US $150 |
a bolt holding the hydraulic tensioner failed. |
| 119040 mi C $800 |
exhaust manifold has to be replaced. Spark plugs were also replaced |
| 134000 mi US $120 |
ignition coil on cylinder 1 malfunctioned, causing misfire. |
| 112220 mi C $700 |
Water pump leaking. Replaced gaskets, pulleys, water pump, hoses, o-rings, rad cap |
1998 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 120000 mi US $3000 |
My water pump seized (pump was only 3 years old) and fried the accessory drive system, including the entire AC system and thermostat. |
| 202740 mi | Residual heat waterpump/valve has intermittent failures, need to replace it, purchased replacement still need to install it. |
| 208940 mi C $40 |
Muffler hanger broke, and replaced. |
| 213280 mi | Removed Air trapped in system from when entire cooling system was replaced in 2009 (280000 Kkms) |
| 185000 mi US $162 |
The engine overheated recently, called the repair facility to schedule an appointment. They replaced the thermostat, thermostat housing, coolant hose and the a/c belt. |
1998 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 76260 mi $250 |
Camshaft sensor, wrong signal. First oil service and fuel filter replacement |
| 109000 mi US $120 |
Radiator hose broken. Replace broken hose & another noted old & flush coolant. |
| 121520 mi €200 |
The dealer had to replace the sensor that permits the working of the crankcase. |
| 129000 mi US $600 |
The vehicle started out with the water temperature gauge malfunctioning which they went away after 10 minutes of driving. The temperature gauge continue to malfunction until the radiator started leaking coolant. Radiator was then replaced. |
| 136000 mi | Oil leaks when sold. |
1998 BMW 5-Series 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 177320 mi C $11000 |
clutch fan seized and exploded: new clutch fan installed new fan installed, new radiator installed, new fan shroud installed dent to hood (from exploding fan) not repaired |
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