| 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 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (27%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 15 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
| 203100 mi US $312 |
Steering link replacement. Found during pre-purchase inspection. |
| 121000 mi US $1900 |
Strut/Shock replacement |
| 188800 mi US $200 |
Rear ball joints, the car felt like it was "skiing" a little. |
| 78740 mi C $300 |
Lower right control arm replaced. |
| 140000 mi US $4000 |
replaced shocks, replaced control arms front/rear, replaced ball joints front |
| 146000 mi US $200 |
Hub |
| 168100 mi | Power steering pump bracket failure |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 225000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced worn out shocks, struts, springs, dampers, spring pads and control arm. |
| 110000 mi US $1100 |
New front end links and shocks were needed. |
| 65720 mi C $800 |
100,000 km maintenance discovered worn rear ball joints and swaybar links. Trip 1 was to repair those items. |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 69800 mi US $1100 |
Power steering hoses replaced due to leak |
| 66000 mi US $500 |
Replaced sway bar bushings |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 179000 mi US $130 |
Steering fluid leak, suspension loose will fix later. |
| 172000 mi | Steering leak and loose suspension parts never fixed. |
| 177000 mi US $500 |
power steering line was leaking, repaired. |
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