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2001 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 227 repairs.
2001 BMW 5-Series electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (12%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 83000 mi US $3546 |
alternator |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 212000 mi US $5000 |
Replaced heater control valve |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 91000 mi | rear wiper stopped working, and rear spray pump stays on even when car is off, key is off, draining the fluid. |
| 96000 mi | rear windshield wiper and windshield spray pump were out. |
| 93000 mi | motor for right rear power window faulty, replaced with another faulty motor, finally fixed. |
| 98000 mi US $150 |
alternator was getting noisy, needed replacement |
| 98000 mi | Radio began to intermittently cut out. Appeared to be loose wiring. Shop repaired with minimal cost. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 121700 mi US $430 |
Alternator pulley bearings started to go. Replacement of the alternator was solution. It was fairly straightforward. Cost was part only. I did work myself. |
| 41200 mi US $67 |
rear painted parking sensor replaced |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 54000 mi US $1800 |
Alternator needed to be replaced |
| 63000 mi US $425 |
15 year old battery finally quit |
| 84700 mi US $261 |
Warning messages: Low Coolant, Brake Light Oil odor continues |
| 91000 mi US $400 |
Replaced alternator. Battery light went on. Battery was not receiving charge. |
| 91000 mi US $20 |
Headlight levelers were broken and caused headlight flickering when I hit road bumps. I took the headlight apart and replaced the plastic headlight levelers myself. |
| 115000 mi | Alternator stopped charging battery. Replaced alternator. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 90300 mi US $75 |
Air conditioning stopped working and I replaced the final stage resistor. |
| 90900 mi US $300 |
Key went bad. Nav went bad. Replaced with a used unit. |
| 93000 mi | Window got stuck half way down. |
| 93000 mi | In November the ac started blowing the fuse every other time I drove the car. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 164700 mi US $400 |
Window regulator drivers window replaced. |
| 206000 mi US $1800 |
Evaporator leaking (under dash component) |
| 208000 mi US $540 |
Alternator died. First one to go at 208k! |
| 60760 mi | Air cond would not work, dealer replaced fan prior to delivery. |
| 62000 mi A $120 |
LHS low beam head light blew |
| 70060 mi A $115 |
Aircond failed, intermittantly blowing cold and not |
| 81840 mi A $100 |
Air con fan failed. Traced to the final stage resistor, replaced with new one off Ebay |
| 88040 mi A $300 |
A/C fan blowing intermittantly. recently replaced part developed fault. |
| 104800 mi US $500 |
Battery Light staying lit after engine starts, replaced alternator |
| 148000 mi US $210 |
Alternator died. The problem started off with the battery not charging and then causing all the systems in the car to shut down. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 94000 mi US $100 |
Window Lifter/Regulator broke. |
| 105000 mi US $100 |
Weak driver's side door lock actuator. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 110000 mi US $100 |
windshield washer pump failed and was replaced |
| 112300 mi US $2500 |
door actuator drivers side failed |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door
supercharged 8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 90000 mi US $500 |
No sound from stereo |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 87000 mi US $450 |
Replaced windshield washer pump and squirter. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 88000 mi US $3200 |
Adaptive headlights required repair. |
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