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2003 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- 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 277 repairs.
2003 BMW 5-Series body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 111300 mi | Rear two doors have leaky vapor barriers, water pouring into foot wells. Third time in 4 yrs. Idiotic design by BMW. |
| 107000 mi US $25 |
Windshield rubber gasket was chunking off. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 78000 mi US $160 |
Moonroof continues to rattle. Dealer says it requires adjustment and replacement of a weather seal. Declined $800 fix. $160 was for diagnostics charge for this and other issues during the same visit. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 157000 mi US $50 |
Sunroof rails required repair and readjustment |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 86000 mi US $16 |
Replaced mirror glass on both sides. Mirroring was flaking off around edges. Replaced torn headlight gasket on left headlight. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 90000 mi | This car has been very reliable. BMW services everything 1st 50,000 mi. since then all I spent was about $1,500 - tires, seat controls got loose and a leak in rear door (leaves got clogged in drain area now ok.) |
| 148900 mi US $140 |
Sunroof rail/mechanism replaced after loss of "tilt" function. |
| 40000 mi | Replace vapor barrier on right rear passenger window as it was leaking. |
| 45000 mi | Replace vapor barrier on rear driver side window as it was leaking. |
| 56000 mi | Cupholder broke. |
| 89000 mi US $250 |
Rear roundel badge looking haggard |
| 110200 mi | Sunroof rattles, does not open vertically, only horizontally. |
| 43400 mi | Wood trim on dash cracked. Replaced under warranty. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 120000 mi US $30 |
replacement pop out cupholder. update: a problem area, will likely replace it again in February. |
| 126000 mi US $4 |
Both the thread and the plastic screw holding the tool kit to the trunk lid broke. Over time the plastic was brittle. This was an easy 10 min repair done in the garage for less than $5. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 112000 mi US $10 |
Rear door panel seals leaked and water would collect and soak the rear footwells, passenger and driver's side. I had to remove hte door panels to re-seal the interior plastic. Poor adhesive selection by BMW. |
| 76000 mi US $25 |
internal door vapor membrane failed on both rear doors |
| 81000 mi US $820 |
rear door seal replaced |
| 58400 mi | sunroof lifters broken; recurring problem; fixed for the 4th time |
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