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2000 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 135 repairs.
2000 BMW 5-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 137000 mi £300 |
Vibration at speeds over 70 mph |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 79000 mi US $670 |
Front control arms, ball joints, bushings |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 160000 mi US $300 |
Rear airbags started to leak - needed to replace |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 163500 mi US $1850 |
Replace both front strut assemblies; Remove upper thrust arms and press in new bushings; Replace left rear sway bar link. |
| 80000 mi US $500 |
Rear suspension airbags. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 110000 mi US $110 |
Rear anti-sway bar bracket replacement (OEM units cracked) |
| 111000 mi | Missing left side link - replaced links and sway bar. Asymptomatic. Squeaking noise when car got warm. Front struts, bearings and mounts. Struts were preventative, but they have to come off to get to the mounts... |
| 114000 mi US $2500 |
Steering center link damaged by PO repair of alternator - joint on link was frozen due to short out. Replaced center link. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 143000 mi US $130 |
sway bar link replaced |
| 97000 mi US $710 |
Replaced thrust arms in attempt to fix creaking while rolling (unsuccessful). However, replacement did eliminate the "55 mph shimmy" the car experienced. |
| 91760 mi C $1200 |
Steering wheel was vibrating after applying brakes. I was told the vehicle needed new set of front control arm bushings. The steering wheel would vibrate as if the wheels were out of balance at speeds between 40-50 miles. Mechanic identified the problem as the lower controller arm bushings, the parts were ordered and replaced. Problem no longer exists. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 107000 mi US $1800 |
Leak in power steering hoses. Also had a flat tire. We needed to replace tires anyway. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 88000 mi | Front wheel bearings changed out |
| 95000 mi US $2200 |
Suspension bushings. |
| 162600 mi US $350 |
Thrust arm bushings required replacement to fix front end shake. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73780 mi $1500 |
Also 2 power steering pump hoses, oil and filter change, coolant change. |
| 92380 mi $100 |
Right-rear wheel bearing was getting noisy. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 145000 mi US $50 |
LH Lower ball joint worn. This happens about every 50000 miles and causes a severe brake shimmy. The ball joints need frequent replacement on this vehicle. |
| 155300 mi US $45 |
Replaced left rear lower ball joint due to wear. |
| 147300 mi US $30 |
Stabilizer bar end link pounded out and rattling. Replaced link and it is like new. |
| 94000 mi US $650 |
Front thrust arm (upper control arm) and sway bar link end bushings worn. All four bushings were replaced along with the bars. Power steering hose leaking. Replaced, fluid flushed. |
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