2002 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2002

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific BMW 5-Series problem?

Chart based on 308 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2002 BMW 5-Series.

2002 BMW 5-Series brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (15%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 13 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 Sedan

394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD

67000 mi

US $1200
Brake booster flooded with water due to clogged drain and needed replacement. 

Return to top

2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

121000 mi Bad steering angle sensor. 
160000 mi

US $800
Replace rear brake lines 
141000 mi

US $600
abs unit replacement 
75000 mi traction control inoperable; steering sensor reset and problem fixed 
88000 mi

US $560
DSC control not working.Dealer cost to repair $2200. Part ordered on internet $460. Installed myself and $100 for computer reset. 
124000 mi

US $450
warning light on-steering angle problem-reset computer replace front rotors ,pads and fluid 
113000 mi

US $950
DSC module needed to be replaced. 
73360 mi

C $350
seized brake pad 
101000 mi

US $1100
Brake caliper frozen, part replaced 

Return to top

2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD

89000 mi

US $1200
ABS module failed and replaced 

Return to top

2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

110000 mi

US $300
Brake ABS module rebuilt 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.

2002 BMW 5-Series Brake Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2002 BMW 5-Series problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.