| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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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- Electrical and Air Conditioning
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Chart based on 42 repairs.
1998 BMW 5-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 7 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
| 213000 mi US $140 |
Left front lower control arm replaced due to wear. |
| 116560 mi C $1600 |
Replace front upper control arms. Worn bushings caused front end vibration at speed. Replace broken rear left sway bar drop link. |
| 118420 mi | Power steering fluid leak. Replace hose clamps at PS reservoir. |
| 120580 mi C $600 |
Diagnose slight steering wheel shimmy at speed and under braking |
| 141980 mi | Front thrust arm bushings worn out again. Resulted in vibration through steering wheel while braking hard. |
1998 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 207700 mi C $200 |
part 3332677742 RR suspension link replaced due to wear and tear, was getting a bit loose in the joints |
1998 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 135000 mi US $227 |
Vehicle had three leaks: One Power Steering Leak and Two Oil Leaks. The power steering leak was fixed temporarily but the two oil leaks were too expensive to fix. |
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