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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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Chart based on 308 repairs.
2002 BMW 5-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (38%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 48 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
| 104000 mi US $300 |
replaced both front control arms replaced front sway bar bushings |
| 110000 mi US $200 |
replaced rear right air bag |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 123000 mi US $90 |
Vibration in the steering wheel while braking. The inner tie rod had developed play and required replacement. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 62500 mi US $2200 |
Bushings were original and worn out -- shop recommended replacement. |
| 75200 mi US $600 |
Replace thrust arms |
| 41000 mi US $610 |
Replace leaky front strut, $500 |
| 93900 mi US $1540 |
Left Wheel bearing, front drag link. Had 4 tires mounted and balanced |
| 95300 mi US $1250 |
Replaced brake pads, rotors front & rear; shocks front & rear |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 104160 mi C $300 |
Replaced both tie roads and centre link |
| 122740 mi C $800 |
Replaced front Struts and rear Shocks. |
| 127720 mi C $900 |
Broken power steering pump bracket. Replaced power steering pump |
| 116000 mi US $300 |
front end vibration caused by bad ball joint on center track rod. |
| 183000 mi US $800 |
replace control arms and thrust arm bushings |
| 91000 mi US $600 |
Replaced both front control arms on both sides of the car, also replaced front wheel bearings. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 79200 mi US $558 |
Replace control arm bushings and sway bar links, front |
| 93000 mi | replace front struts |
| 110360 mi $800 |
Fixed the front suspension shocks and bushes. |
| 132000 mi US $500 |
Power steering fluid pump and belt broke. Caused overheat. |
| 124000 mi US $634 |
Sway bar bushings worn causing loud clunk, squeak while going over any bump or turning corners. |
| 163000 mi | Car pulling hard to the right. Tire shop tried to fix but I need to take it to a mechanic to have the ?? (Can't remember name, starts with a C) fixed. |
| 164200 mi US $959 |
Car was pulling hard right. List of parts worked on: strut absorber, mount strut, broken bolt replaced. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 80900 mi C $1700 |
sway bars for both front wheels |
| 113000 mi US $2500 |
Oil pan gasket, front suspension and power steering rack |
| 69000 mi US $840 |
Power Steering hose was leaking and had to be replaced. |
| 136600 mi US $1100 |
replace power steering hose clamps, which were too loose and enabling leaking |
| 124200 mi US $2728 |
Removed and replaced left and right side strut assemblies. Replaced strut mount bearing. |
| 99300 mi US $150 |
Power steering pump failed, replaced |
| 51000 mi US $20 |
Clunk noise made me replace swaybar links and also replaces tie rod boots. |
| 43000 mi | Steering rack leaking when sold. |
| 79000 mi US $900 |
wheel bearings needed to be replaced |
| 89000 mi US $600 |
wheel bearings replacement |
| 71000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced struts, ball joints, and tie rods |
| 72000 mi US $900 |
a lot of play in the right lower control arm control arm |
| 115000 mi US $20 |
Replaced sway bar links. |
| 121700 mi US $400 |
Struts and Tie-rods |
| 100000 mi US $800 |
front control arm bushings worn |
| 105000 mi US $1200 |
Bushings in control arms worn |
| 125000 mi US $1800 |
All front suspension components were replaced as well as new rack and pinion |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 38400 mi US $1438 |
- replaced thrust arms and bushings - replaced passenger seat occupancy sensor - fixed passenger seat power mechanism |
| 54000 mi US $220 |
leaky power steering hoses replaced |
| 95000 mi US $180 |
Front sway bar links separated and had to be replaced. |
| 92000 mi US $700 |
Lower coil broken on rear passenger side spring. Found both rear upper control arm boots torn and sway bar links worn. Rear shocks blown. Installed Sachs Advantage shocks (4) and H&R 29742-1 springs, mounts, replacement arms. |
| 85000 mi US $10000 |
Replaced due to age - Shock/struts/tierods/shock mounts/strut mounts/bump stops. Owner provided upgraded parts. Parts cost $900. |
| 91000 mi | Steering rack leaking - rack replaced Power steering hose leaking |
| 68000 mi US $250 |
Changed the Front Control Arm Bushings (a common problem in the E39 5 series). |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 53320 mi | Replaced control/support arms on both sides. Local roads have many potholes. |
| 60140 mi | Leaking power steering hose and one shock when sold. |
| 144460 mi $100 |
Broken spring |
| 73000 mi US $256 |
While mechanic was performaning a coolant change, he noticed a leak in the steering hose where they clamp. He replaced the steering hose clamps. Also suggested that I replace the rear sway bar links (2) which I did. |
| 82000 mi US $527 |
Replaced leaking power steering lines |
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