| 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%)
Chart based on 277 repairs.
2003 BMW 5-Series other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (78%)
Chart based on 9 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
| 102300 mi £40 |
Windscreen washer seize up |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 102000 mi US $25 |
Headlight had a broken adjusting link in it. Seats had gotten as hard as a rock (and this happened really suddenly...within about a month). |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 74000 mi US $50 |
Driver's seat belt was very slow to retract. Dealer replaced belt assembly under warranty. |
| 77000 mi US $50 |
Driver's side lumbar support leaked air, causing the air bladder to deflate over time. Dealer replaced valve. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 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
| 86000 mi US $52 |
Replaced broken headlight adjusters on both headlights and realigned lights. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 56000 mi | Front wipers out of whack making excessive noise. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 104200 mi | low beam headlight bulbs replaced |
| 85000 mi US $400 |
Drivers seat would not move |
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