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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%)
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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 60 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
Engine not specified
| 109300 mi US $320 |
Headlight burnt out - ballast was over 300 from dealer, bought on internet for 220, bulb was 100 |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 76000 mi £400 |
Parking sensor replaced |
| 124300 mi £90 |
Dead battery replaced |
| 132000 mi £160 |
Needed regassing Fan not working need new resistor pack |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 79360 mi | Front driver window does not open and close |
| 100000 mi | Radio goes dead but nav stays on. Then comes back on. On its own. Apparently it is the digital radio that is going. |
| 105300 mi | As reported earlier, radio dies suddenly, and comes back on at random. Nav stays on. I disconnect the neg batt terminal and connect it back. Radio works again for a while. Not sure how long this fix works. Refurb dig module quoted at $585. |
| 108000 mi US $740 |
Battery dies after 24h standing. No idiot light. Said to be alternator not charging. Replaced . OK now. But why no alt light? |
| 102300 mi US $80 |
Battery gave up the ghost |
| 104000 mi US $500 |
Alternator crapped out due to leaf buildup in the air duct leading to it. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 54000 mi US $54 |
Window regulator died. |
| 73000 mi US $50 |
Air conditioner hoses were leaking. Compressor was whining and A/C made rustling noises. Hoses were replaced and A/C was recharged. |
| 74000 mi US $50 |
Driver's side mirror would not retract all the way in (car has power folding mirrors). Dealer installed new outside mirror (ordered, painted, installed) under warranty. |
| 77000 mi US $50 |
Driver's seat recline would only adjust one one side; left side of seat would recline fore/aft, but right side was "stuck". Dealer replaced seatback transmission under CPO. Moonroof rattles over rough roads, freeway expansion joints. Dealer replaced left and right control rails and lubed moonroof assembly. Rattle still present. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 152000 mi US $35 |
Power fluid top off,DRL bulb replaced. |
| 153600 mi US $40 |
Replaced "angel eyes" halo light bulb. Coolant top off. |
| 135000 mi US $450 |
The rubber trims on front and rear wind shields disintegrate within 2 years. The head lights do not adjust up/down. Window regulators(not motors)mechanism burn out often. |
| 164000 mi US $50 |
wires in loom to trunk were frayed, repaired and sealed wires Body control module (alarms, locks, etc.) required replacement. remove and replace with good used part. |
| 98000 mi US $220 |
fixed 'seat twist' on front passenger seat. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 88300 mi US $40 |
Replaces AC blower final stage resister. |
| 101000 mi US $600 |
Transmission Failsafe Program light. Had this on my 2001 740. Tested battery and alternator; both bad. Replaced and all is well. About $400 for Alternator and $200 for battery. My labor. |
| 125700 mi US $200 |
alternator produced high voltage |
| 86000 mi US $175 |
Sent multi information display off to have numerous dead pixels repaired. Received it back and reinstalled it into car. |
| 43000 mi US $650 |
Replaced ignition ignitor module for xenon headlight. |
| 47000 mi US $300 |
A/C stopped working. Replaced blower. |
| 65000 mi US $470 |
Replace starter |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 160000 mi | Water valve had become stuck and blew hot air through AC system. Replaced item. |
| 88000 mi US $900 |
replace blower motor |
| 73300 mi US $40 |
Replace blower resister |
| 215000 mi US $3400 |
replace alternator |
| 67000 mi US $1500 |
Power window was making crunchy sounds; failure was imminent. Failing parts replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $250 |
Fan speed didn't go to high speed manually or automatically. |
| 91000 mi US $964 |
Battery died. Got jump start and drove it to dealer for repair. |
| 132000 mi US $393 |
Driver side window died. |
| 141000 mi US $1600 |
Alternator replaced. |
| 104000 mi US $500 |
Replaced rear right light housing, rusted out plug on unit and wiring harness. |
| 124000 mi US $2600 |
Wiper motor and relays need replacing |
| 80000 mi US $5 |
Repeated "brake/backup/turnsignal" errors. Problem was corroded/rusted connector to stamped out galvanized panel in taillight assembly. Est. cost of parts: about $460.00, and no assurance it wouldn't re-corrode. I hard wired. |
| 101400 mi US $523 |
Bad windshield washer motor. |
| 36000 mi | Replace dashboard electronics as some LEDs no longer worked (odometer) |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 66000 mi US $3000 |
service indictor lights erratic |
| 132500 mi US $120 |
Window regulator failed on driver's side front door. Window stuck halfway up. |
| 162000 mi US $230 |
Electric fan on A/C condenser failed and had to be replaced. Replaced the A/C drive belt and tensioner pulley at same time. |
| 163300 mi US $200 |
Left rear window regulator failed and window stuck in down position. |
| 189000 mi US $200 |
MID pixels burnt. Replaced |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 114700 mi C $50 |
headlight balast needed |
| 126480 mi C $1000 |
key lost sync with car unable to start car new key shipped from germany |
| 71000 mi US $600 |
Battery replaced, but not charging had to replace altenator |
| 60000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced the right rear tail light socket |
| 85000 mi US $400 |
Dead Battery |
| 79000 mi US $230 |
HID Headlight ballast quit working |
| 116000 mi US $45 |
Had to replace the windshield wiper relay. It failed while the car sat without being driven for a while. |
| 116600 mi US $65 |
The wiper relay didn't fix the problem. I had to replace the wiper motor. |
| 54000 mi | Sunroff hardware broke. Had been fixed several times under warranty. Continues to be fixed out of warranty. |
| 82000 mi US $300 |
Drivers side rear window regulator |
| 85300 mi US $220 |
Front psgr door window regulator |
| 89000 mi US $1050 |
alternator was replaced |
| 105200 mi US $150 |
dead battery |
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