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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%)
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Chart based on 227 repairs.
2001 BMW 5-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (18%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 40 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
| 97000 mi US $3000 |
Struts/Shocks, Ball Joints, Bushings |
| 83000 mi US $3546 |
power steering reservoir and all hoses, fun fun fun |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 156000 mi US $700 |
Replaced struts and thrust arms |
| 170000 mi US $200 |
replaced left rear air spring |
| 212000 mi US $5000 |
Replaced ride height sensor |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 103000 mi US $2000 |
Replacing entire front suspension And steering. Also rear suspension was updated. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 111000 mi US $300 |
control arm right lower rear 156.00 plus install 213.00 |
| 96000 mi | Appeared to be a continuing oil leak. Mechanic diagnosed it was a slight steering fluid leak - as evidenced by the low power steering fluid level. |
| 98000 mi US $150 |
steering pressure hose is leaking steadily now |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 114300 mi US $1130 |
The front shock absorbers lost their ability to damp suspension movements and had to be replaced. |
| 128000 mi US $250 |
The rear shocks were replaced because they lost a significant amount of their rebound damping. The shocks are Konis, which have a lifetime warranty. However, I was on the hook for the labor for installation. |
| 132300 mi | One tie rod was replaced and bushings for the tension strut were replaced due to wear. This is the first replacement of these items. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
| 179800 mi €40 |
Worn control arm. |
| 194060 mi €120 |
Wear item [tie-rod], just replaced. Previous part was there for more than 6 years. Cost includes alignment. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 109520 mi C $80 |
Tie-Rod end replaced. OE part. |
| 119000 mi US $4500 |
Typical of a car with this mileage the control arm bushings needed replacement. Valve cover gasket also a typical 100k+ mile repair. Other minor items also replaced at that time (coolant overflow tank, 1 brake line), preventative only. |
| 43000 mi US $426 |
front thrust arm bushings replaced |
| 62200 mi US $1800 |
Front and rear thrust arms were replaced. |
| 79000 mi US $100 |
power steering hose leaking. repaired by owner. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 111000 mi US $2500 |
Replaced front and rear control arms, tie-rods and bushings |
| 96000 mi US $1200 |
Shocks were worn and soft. Replaced all 4 shocks/struts with new. |
| 57000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced power steering pump, pump bracket, clutch slave cylinder supply hose |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 185000 mi US $3000 |
Needed new struts |
| 116000 mi US $400 |
Noise and vibration in steering. Replaced the right front lower forward control arm. |
| 116300 mi US $40 |
Noise and vibration in steering. Replaced the right front lower rearward control arm. Noise and vibration in steering. Replaced the left front sway bar link. |
| 123000 mi | Noise and vibration in steering never fixed. |
| 89900 mi US $500 |
Wheel bearings. |
| 76000 mi US $3500 |
Front thrush arm bearings |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 135000 mi US $500 |
replaced 4 rear control arms, front struts and stabilizer bar link pins |
| 158000 mi US $200 |
Leaking power steering hose |
| 206000 mi US $1800 |
Left rear strut spring broken? Replaced spring with junkyard part plus two new struts. |
| 122000 mi US $758 |
Replaced a tie rod end and a lower control arm with bushings. Front end alignment too. |
| 133500 mi US $800 |
Replace power steering hoses / replace serpentine belts |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 111500 mi US $700 |
Front control arm bushing leaking hydraulic fluid. Both were replaced. It caused vibrations when braking. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 114000 mi US $800 |
Power steering fluid from power steering hoses. |
| 190300 mi US $350 |
Power Steering reservoir leaking. Replaced. Additional preventive maint items: Fan-clutch, Main Serpentine Belt, A/C Belt, A/C tensioner, main alternator tensioner, Water-Pump Pulley. |
| 60000 mi US $1000 |
control arms worn and replaced along with sway bars. |
| 61800 mi US $620 |
Upper Control arms replaced with new ones with HD bushings in place of the OEM. The car had some vibration at speed, with shuddering while braking at times. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 105000 mi US $800 |
clunking in front suspension |
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