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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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- 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 308 repairs.
2002 BMW 5-Series electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 64 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
| 125800 mi US $400 |
replaced alternator |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 56000 mi US $75 |
Purchased final stage unit (blower motor resistor) to replace existing unit. Haven't had time to install the part yet. |
| 127900 mi | windshield wiper motor. Aftermarket motor initially installed but it didn't park the wipers properly. Ended-up buying an OEM motor which was installed and fixed the problem. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 120000 mi US $75 |
Dash cluster had lights out in information board. Required a replacement of the silver ribbon cable. |
| 87000 mi US $1200 |
Air conditioner blower stopped working. Plenty of advance notice, as it had been intermittently squeaking. Repair included 9 hours of labor, as entire dash had to be removed for access |
| 124000 mi US $1000 |
AC compressor, high pressure hose. |
| 70500 mi US $837 |
The built in CD based navigation failed about 6 months ago, finally decided to get it fixed. The nav cd player appeared unable to read any cd. Combined it with BWM inspection 2 so some wear/minor items also replaced. |
| 72000 mi US $90 |
Replaced FSU, A/C is now working to spec. |
| 96100 mi US $700 |
Car battery was not charging; replaced alternator |
| 77800 mi US $215 |
I replaced the battery. |
| 38000 mi US $380 |
replace trip computer display due to lost pixels |
| 121000 mi US $150 |
E-box fan and aux pusher fan replaced. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 148000 mi US $300 |
Right headlight was on fire. |
| 60000 mi | Repair shop put in new alternator. Few days later battery dead, took it back, shop said loose battery cable. |
| 71000 mi US $130 |
Expensive "xenon" headlight replaced. |
| 73000 mi US $80 |
Shop added freon to repair problem. |
| 110000 mi US $565 |
Battery light turned on, car died 20 minutes after. Determined that the alternator had gone bad. Purchased alternator from AutoZone and new battery as well (preventative/ most likely necessary as my battery was giving inconsistent voltage). |
| 47000 mi US $70 |
final stage unit (FSU) was failing and was replaced. |
| 49000 mi US $110 |
passenger low beam out- new bulb |
| 98000 mi US $340 |
Alternator |
| 117000 mi US $50 |
Final Stage Unit for the blower motor |
| 124000 mi US $634 |
Pixels in Radio Display (MID) not lighting up. MID unit sent in for ribbon cable replacement. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 77200 mi US $1100 |
replace alternator and fix oil leaks |
| 98000 mi US $150 |
replace brake light socket |
| 101200 mi US $150 |
Battery died |
| 106200 mi US $800 |
windshield washer motor |
| 124200 mi US $2728 |
Replaced windshield wiper fluid motor. |
| 130000 mi US $250 |
Replaced temperature sensor for outside temperature |
| 54000 mi US $20000 |
ALternator replaced Torque COnverter Replaced Radiator replaced |
| 160000 mi US $800 |
Alternator failed Replaced battery |
| 126000 mi | External temperature sensor went bad. Was showing -40F as outside temp while it was +85F. The AC wouldn't turn on because of that. No immediate need to fix it since it's almost winter. |
| 156000 mi US $2800 |
Drivers seat power adjustment cables failed. Cables had to be replaced |
| 188000 mi US $250 |
Final stage resistor failure and climate control computer failure resulting in continuous running of heater blower fans leading to complete battery discharge and battery failure. |
| 79000 mi US $551 |
The passenger door lock actuator was not functioning and needed to be replaced. The mechanic removed the door panel and replaced the mechanism. $286.94 |
| 97500 mi US $2500 |
Windshield washer fluid pump failed. Pump replaced. |
| 101000 mi US $200 |
Windshield washer fluid pump stopped working. Pump was replaced. |
| 113300 mi US $1000 |
Alarm system sounded randomly |
| 33300 mi US $50 |
End stage blower resistor. |
| 68000 mi US $1000 |
Engine fail safe light comes on, car runs sluggish. Engine electrical wiring harness replaced. |
| 74400 mi US $77 |
Blower Motor Resistor, inoperable, was replaced. |
| 86200 mi US $300 |
Auxillary a/c condenser fan assembly failure. Has power coming to it, but fails to engage. Shop identified the issue, I have decided to fix on my own. I replaced the a/c condenser fan. Found instructions on bimmerfest.com |
| 81800 mi C $500 |
front passenger automatic window stopped working... left in open position |
| 82460 mi C $700 |
alternator stopped working... warning lights on. Alternator replaced but I had to return next day... faulty replacement. |
| 91760 mi C $500 |
Relay to starter |
| 136000 mi | High intensity washer motor repair |
| 148000 mi US $300 |
Window regulator and motor. Replaced. |
| 136600 mi US $1100 |
replace brake light switch wiring harness for driver seat motor came apart from the switch; replaced switch and related holder panel |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 165200 mi R 100 |
Replaced interior fan resistor pack |
| 123000 mi US $200 |
The alternator and the battery were replaced.Both parts were the original ones that the car was built with. |
| 96000 mi US $725 |
Exterior Lights not working, no pattern to failure. Replaced and programmed Lamp Control Module. |
| 35800 mi US $73 |
Final Stage Unit replaced due to malfunctioning climate control fan speed. |
| 72000 mi US $500 |
Front passenger window regulator replaced due to window not rolling back up. |
| 75000 mi US $500 |
Faulty alternator replaced. |
| 83700 mi US $30 |
Windshield washer pump failure. Replaced pump. |
| 89000 mi US $600 |
Window regulator failed, replaced. |
| 94000 mi US $200 |
Broken level float in coolant expansion tank was causing "check coolant level" message to trigger despite coolant level being correct. |
| 145100 mi US $1300 |
I dropped my key just before getting into my car and apparently broke something electronic in the key. Shop told me he had never seen this happen before. Had to have the car towed. A new key is $168 and has to be imported from Germany!! |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 119500 mi US $750 |
Cabin ventilation fan motor bearing. Replaced Fan motor |
| 120000 mi | Recall by BMW - Airbags. Notice arrived after warning light came on. |
| 44000 mi US $485 |
moon roof not open and close driver's window motor not fully open and close. |
| 83000 mi A $312 |
alternator required rebuilding |
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