| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 308 repairs.
2002 BMW 5-Series other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (38%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 16 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
| 65000 mi US $1850 |
Cracked windshield washer filler hose and malfunctioning washer jet. |
| 41000 mi US $610 |
Repair leaky rear view mirror, $110. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 124000 mi US $634 |
Drivers and Passenger Seat Controls did not work. Seat control cables shortened over time causing cable ends to pull out of the seat control motors. Cables were removed and cable ends were shortened fixing the problem. |
| 148000 mi US $825 |
Free up RR seatbelt. |
| 58000 mi US $8 |
Washer resorvoir was leaking. Went online to view "how to repair" and fixed hole successfully with epoxy. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 91750 mi US $770 |
both front ball joints @ struts. |
| 95200 mi | battery replaced due to continuing need to "jump" the car...baffled a very good mechanic!! Thankfully, battery itself was still under warranty. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 188000 mi US $250 |
Failed windshield washer hose due to dry rotting. |
| 136000 mi | The backrest of the passenger side seat would literally twist when it was reclined. |
| 138500 mi | Cable came off of driver side seat to raise and lower the seat. The same repair that was on the passenger seat earlier, but just a different cable, will attempt once semester is over. |
| 64500 mi US $175 |
New battery. |
| 86200 mi US $700 |
The hood latch would not disengage. Pulled the lever inside the cab and the hood would not "pop". Caused the hood to stay in a locked position (would not open). Three cables were found to be frayed and broken that operate this. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 78500 mi US $28 |
Right rear window regulator broken on -2 degree day, window would not go up. Found cable jumped track and frayed itself. Easy DIY repair. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 82000 mi US $527 |
Adjusted cable in drivers seat |
| 113700 mi US $125 |
Left door return replaced because of excess noise opening and closing. |
| 119500 mi US $750 |
Linkage from electric Motor for automatic movement of drivers seat malfunctioned |
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