| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1999 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 89 repairs.
1999 BMW 5-Series electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 151500 mi | Faulty battery |
| 139000 mi US $400 |
Car would not start after stopping. I got a jump and was able to get car home. Battery was bad so replaced. Eventually found that the alternator was bad as well so had the alternator rebuilt. |
| 117800 mi C $90 |
On start airbag and transmission warning lights came on. Turned radio on. Turned sun visor vanity light on which caused radio to go off. Various interactions between unrelated electrical components. Fault - defective ignition switch. |
| 188800 mi US $200 |
Replaced compressor, drier, and orifice tubing. Compressor was making a god-awful noise. |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder manual AWD
| 74000 mi US $2600 |
Air conditioner compressor and related parts |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
supercharged 8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 217000 mi US $80 |
Xenon headlamp light bulb began functioning intermittently. Replaced. |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 134200 mi US $200 |
Replaced window regulators. I have now replaced all 4. |
| 68000 mi | igniter for xenon headlights was broken, repaired by dealer. |
| 72000 mi US $75 |
AC 'freon' recharge warning lights for lowbeam headlights, brake lights, rear lights randomly coming on. |
| 76000 mi US $160 |
warning lights still not repaired |
| 107900 mi | A/C compressor is broken. I will sell the car rather than repair |
| 110000 mi | A/C compressor broken. |
| 66960 mi C $1000 |
Aircon condenser failed. Replacement of condenser and dryer. |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 112000 mi US $1700 |
alternator replaced, MAF sensor died the next week |
| 110000 mi US $200 |
DSP amp failed. Stealer wanted $ 1635 for new amp! No aftermarket solution poss. Ordered used one fromj BMW junkyard for $ 200. |
| 136000 mi US $200 |
DSP amp died again. Bought a used part that didn't work. Work around is to short +/- pins & on amp wait 5 min. when it dies. Have since sold car. |
| 98000 mi US $1100 |
Replace O2 sensors |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 172000 mi | AC seized Gauges read wrong, temp controls didn't work properly. |
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