| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
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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 277 repairs.
2003 BMW 5-Series brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (33%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 12 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
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 116000 mi £240 |
Front right Brake caliper warped |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 76000 mi US $2400 |
Dust shield corroded and rubbing against the rotor, emitting a high pitched ting sound upon rotation |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 75000 mi US $900 |
Master cylinder was replaced due to bad seals. Age related issue. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 169000 mi | ABS+BRAKE yellow warning lights on, BMW dealer charged $145 for diagnose and give a $2000+ estimate, my local shop said: keep driving, nothing really went wrong |
| 64500 mi US $75 |
bleed brakes |
| 90000 mi US $400 |
intermittent hot start problem. replaced neutral safety switch |
| 120000 mi US $600 |
Worn out brakes. Replaced pads, rotors, sensors, and RR caliper. |
| 99000 mi US $1000 |
DSC warning light indicating that an ABS pump needed to be replaced. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 89000 mi US $320 |
ABS control unit faulty. Sent control unit to rebuilder. Re-installed rebuilt unit. |
| 79600 mi US $211 |
Brake Booster filling with water. |
| 78000 mi US $932 |
Brake booster filled with water and froze up. Replaced brake booster. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 138000 mi US $500 |
Bad wheel sensor causing pulsing of brakes at highway speed causing vibration |
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