2002 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2002

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2002 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

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2002 BMW 5-Series body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

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

120000 mi

US $300
replaced rear hatch structs replaced rear window structs 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

135000 mi

US $200
right rear window stuck in the down position. I replaced the window regulator. 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD

65000 mi

US $50
Replaced the windshield weatherstripping. Original rubber had cracked and basically disintegrated. 
121185 mi Found a broken tab on the instrument cluster surround, decided to replace. 
87000 mi

US $1200
Center HVAC vent was cracked- replaced 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

124000 mi

US $634
Wind noise coming from upper dash and A-pillar area caused by missing jack pads behind front wheels. 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

89000 mi

US $600
clogged drain hole 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD

84000 mi

US $20
Both rear doors leaked water during a rainstorm. Removed carpet in rear and vacuumed water out and dried car. Adhesive on moisture barriers had let go (common problem). Used 3M Windo-Weld for repair and is working great. 
30650 mi

US $50
Rubber seal around front windshield replaced due to cracking/rotting. 
80000 mi Sunroof rattle when tilted up 
88200 mi

US $350
Water leaking into the cabin through door 
96000 mi

US $45
Replaced in-dash cupholder. Broke. 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

44000 mi

US $485
sun visor clip broken 
82000 mi

US $527
Replaced a bracket around transmission that caused a load rattle. 

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2002 BMW 5-Series Body Problems

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