2001 BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2001

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2001 BMW 7-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (38%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (5%)

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2001 BMW 7-Series suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (50%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

105300 mi

US $250
Power steering pump bolt became dislodged, caused serpentine belt to come off track, snap, and wrap around the water pump fan. 
113000 mi knock when i was turning the wheel, also had a little shimmy in the wheel 

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2001 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

107100 mi

US $800
Tie rods and control arms 
108200 mi

US $500
Power steering fluid leak. Replaced all hoses. 

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2001 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

124000 mi

US $2500
complete front and reat suspension replacement. Didnt need it all but I did a complete refresh rather than replacing 4 or 5 bad part. 
176700 mi

C $700
Power steering pump broke, snapped serpentine belt, damaged alternator and radiator fan 
154380 mi

C $900
Steering pump replaced again due to whining, plus a tensioner/idler pulley. few thousand km later could hear p steering whine starting to return faintly before selling the vehicle 
183000 mi

US $350
power steering hoses, belts 

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2001 BMW 7-Series Suspension Problems

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