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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%)
Chart based on 277 repairs.
2003 BMW 5-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 228 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
| BMW 5-Series in Michigan, United States Sep 2008 - Jan 2009 | |||
| Oct 200889000 miUS $600 | Front lower control arms/ball joints, rear sway bar links. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 201190000 miUS $1025 | valve cover and oil filter gaskets replaced leaking power steering hose replaced | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Connecticut, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014109000 miUS $180 | coil pack bad | ||
| Apr 2014109300 miUS $320 | Headlight burnt out - ballast was over 300 from dealer, bought on internet for 220, bulb was 100 | ||
| Aug 2014111600 miUS $550 | front wheel bearing went bad $330 for the part $150 for the labor | ||
| Sep 2014113000 miUS $560 | Third radiator put in the car! | ||
| Oct 2014113000 miUS $130 | Fan clutch went bad | ||
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Great Britain Nov 2008 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Dec 200869000 mi£1000 | Hoses failed, not wear: heating and air-con failed as result. | ||
| Feb 200971000 mi£280 | Air Intake hoses had come loose and caused EML/emissions notification. Car failed to respond properly to throttle. | ||
| Sep 200976000 mi£400 | Parking sensor replaced Suspension bushes on offside rear needed replacing | ||
| Jan 201188000 mi£300 | misfiring cylinders, eventually all 6 coils and spark plugs replaced | ||
| Jun 201192000 mi£2300 | Worn parts | ||
| Jul 2012102300 mi£40 | Windscreen washer seize up | ||
| Mar 2014116000 mi£240 | Front right Brake caliper warped | ||
| Jul 2015124300 mi£90 | Dead battery replaced | ||
| Jul 2016132000 mi£160 | Needed regassing Fan not working need new resistor pack | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Germany Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2017115 mi€200 | Valve Cover Gasket Leaked | ||
| May 2018130200 mi€2000 | Front Tie Rods | ||
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201790000 miUS $350 | Replaced crank case cover | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Germany May 2010 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Dec 201379360 mi | Front driver window does not open and close | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Aug 2015153200 mi | Shuddering transmission, new fluid and filter fixed the problem | ||
| Jan 2016 | Transmission went into failsafe mode after driving thru deep puddle - electrical connector is no longer waterproof and shorted out. Cleaned contacts, dried it out, resealed connection and all is well. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201093000 miUS $120 | Replaced rear sway bar links during a wheel alignment. | ||
| Mar 201096000 miUS $50 | Replaced valve cover gaskets to cure an oil seep. | ||
| Oct 201098200 miUS $1500 | Replaced shocks/struts/front-control-arms. Normal maintenance at 100k miles (got it done a bit early.) Feels like new again. | ||
| Jan 201299800 miUS $80 | Battery gave up the ghost | ||
| May 2012104000 miUS $500 | Alternator crapped out due to leaf buildup in the air duct leading to it. | ||
| Jun 2012104000 miUS $330 | Replaced gasket for the oil filter housing. It was leaking. It may still be leaking. | ||
| Oct 2012107000 miUS $200 | Replaced rear sway bar end-links. They were getting noisy. | ||
| Nov 2012107000 miUS $200 | Had noisy front sway bar end links. Replaced. Noise is gone. | ||
| Dec 2012107000 miUS $800 | Redo of cooling system, water pump, radiator, hoses. | ||
| Jan 2013107000 miUS $25 | Replaced rubber boot between MAF and Throttle Body extension. Had a tear in it in the bellows section. Emissions crapola once again. Thing was becoming a $600/month repair bill. I was tired of getting it fixed (my mechanic was getting tired of fixing it, too). Headlight had a broken adjusting link in it. Windshield rubber gasket was chunking off. Seats had gotten as hard as a rock (and this happened really suddenly...within about a month). | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Feb 2012100000 mi | Radio goes dead but nav stays on. Then comes back on. On its own. Apparently it is the digital radio that is going. | ||
| Jul 2012105300 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. | ||
| Dec 2012108000 miUS $740 | Battery dies after 24h standing. No idiot light. Said to be alternator not charging. Replaced . OK now. But why no alt light? | ||
| May 2013110000 miUS $75 | Service Engine Soon light came on. Fault Code P1112. Replace the temp sensor at lower radiator hose. | ||
| Jul 2013111300 mi | Rear two doors have leaky vapor barriers, water pouring into foot wells. Third time in 4 yrs. Idiotic design by BMW. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Hawaii, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 2009172000 miUS $500 | overheating | ||
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201051000 miUS $3500 | Steering rack leaking fluid | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 201570000 miUS $500 | Power steering reservoir and hoses leaking. Replaced both | ||
| Jul 201676000 miUS $2400 | Worn clutch and flywheel. Replacement required Tie rods need to be replaced 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
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201675000 miUS $900 | Master cylinder was replaced due to bad seals. Age related issue. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Aug 2008 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Sep 200854000 miUS $54 | Window regulator died. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 201853000 miUS $1000 | Broken sway bar. Replace spark llugs | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jul 201164000 miUS $140 | O2 sensor | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Oregon, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201049000 miUS $15 | Aluminum clips that secure rear sway bar to chassis were broken or cracked. Clips were replaced, a simple job done in my driveway. | ||
| Jan 201149400 miUS $40 | Replaced dog bone link on the end of the rear sway bar. Link was damaged by excessive sway bar movement after sway bar retainer bracket broke. | ||
| Apr 201150000 miUS $40 | Replaced dog bone link on the end of the rear sway bar. Link was damaged by excessive sway bar movement after sway bar retainer bracket broke. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Aug 2008 - May 2011 | |||
| Oct 200873000 miUS $50 | Right valve gasket found to be leaking oil. Transmission found to be leaking at drain plug. Air conditioner hoses were leaking. Compressor was whining and A/C made rustling noises. Hoses were replaced and A/C was recharged. | ||
| Nov 200874000 miUS $50 | Steering effort was inconsistent under load; dealer found power steering pump defective. Pump replaced and fluid flushed under CPO. Catalytic converter (bank 1) found to be defective (car threw an error code). Replaced under warranty. 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. Driver's seat belt was very slow to retract. Dealer replaced belt assembly under warranty. | ||
| Jan 200975000 miUS $314 | Front exhaust mount (at rear of transmission) was cracked, causing resonance and vibration. Also, rear exhaust clamp was loose, creating a rattle during acceleration. Replaced the mount and the clamp. Neither was covered by CPO. | ||
| May 200977000 miUS $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. Driver's side lumbar support leaked air, causing the air bladder to deflate over time. Dealer replaced valve. Moonroof rattles over rough roads, freeway expansion joints. Dealer replaced left and right control rails and lubed moonroof assembly. Rattle still present. Transmission was leaking at drain plug. Dealer replaced drain and fill plugs and topped of transmission with 1 qt of fluid. | ||
| Jun 200978000 miUS $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. Dealer traced a vibration throughout the rev range to worn left and right engine mounts. Wanted $800 to repair, declined. Oil filter housing bushings were worn out. One of the three bushings failed completely. Dealer wanted $160 to fix. Declined. | ||
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015114000 miUS $2000 | belts, hoses, tensioners, pulleys,plugs, filters | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014135000 miUS $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. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013160400 miUS $80 | Leaking valve cover gaskets caused slight oil drip on exhaust manifold burning smell. Misfire. Replaced one ignition coil with used one. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201098000 miUS $220 | fixed 'seat twist' on front passenger seat. fixed 'seat twist' on front passenger seat. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Dec 2012112000 miUS $350 | Oil leak. Diagnosed as valve cover gaskets, replaced gaskets. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2008 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jun 200875000 miUS $600 | Replace leaking radiator | ||
| Aug 200985000 miUS $850 | Overheated. Dealer replaced water pump | ||
| Oct 200986000 miUS $800 | Replaced rear anti sway bar bushings and leaking valve cover gaskets | ||
| Apr 201091000 miUS $600 | Air Flow Sensor | ||
| May 2011100000 miUS $400 | Replaced leaking power steering lines Replace leaking power steering lines | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Dec 201595000 miUS $41 | Power steering line (reservior to pump) leaking beyond repair. Owner replaced line. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Connecticut, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Jun 2017157000 miUS $50 | Sunroof rails required repair and readjustment | ||
| Jul 2018164000 miUS $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. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2016 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016221340 miC $100 | Expansion tank also failed in this car. Local parts store had one in stock. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Nov 2015152000 miUS $35 | Power fluid top off,DRL bulb replaced. | ||
| Feb 2016153600 miUS $40 | Replaced "angel eyes" halo light bulb. Coolant top off. | ||
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Feb 2009 - May 2012 | |||
| Mar 200943000 miUS $650 | Replaced ignition ignitor module for xenon headlight. | ||
| Aug 200947000 miUS $300 | A/C stopped working. Replaced blower. | ||
| May 201265000 miUS $470 | Replace starter | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Oregon, United States May 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016124000 miUS $700 | Control arm bushings | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Kentucky, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 201286000 miUS $52 | Replaced mirror glass on both sides. Mirroring was flaking off around edges. Replaced broken oil filter housing support. Power steering fluid reservoir was leaking. Replaced rubber O-ring seal on cap for reservoir. Replaced torn headlight gasket on left headlight. Sent multi information display off to have numerous dead pixels repaired. Received it back and reinstalled it into car. Replaced broken headlight adjusters on both headlights and realigned lights. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Apr 201370700 miUS $50 | Intake manifold flapper valve rebuild-repaired it myself with a rebuild kit-dealer wanted to replace entire assembly. | ||
| Jul 201372500 miUS $245 | Pinhole in radiator in plastic part next to upper hose. Common problem, probably a design flaw. Replaced radiator, water pump, thermostat w/housing. | ||
| Jan 201468300 miUS $40 | Replaces AC blower final stage resister. | ||
| Jan 201775000 miUS $25 | Replace valve cover gasket | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015101000 miUS $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. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jun 2011110000 miUS $140 | waterpump blew up | ||
| Aug 2012125700 miUS $200 | alternator produced high voltage | ||
| Apr 2013134000 miUS $160 | Control Arm Bushings needed replacing | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Kansas, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 2013105000 miUS $825 | Replaced front thrust arm bushings, center tie rod linkage and rear sway bars, and accomplished 4 wheel alignment | ||
| Dec 2013109000 miUS $1700 | Valve cover gaskets, valley pan replacement with coolant tubes, spark plugs, and belts | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Alaska, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 2015135000 miUS $4500 | Replace timing chain guides & oil separator | ||
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Nov 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Dec 2013145000 miUS $600 | Control arms & sway bar links | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States May 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201442300 miUS $450 | Thrust arm bushings worn out | ||
| Dec 201447000 miUS $100 | Replaced thermostat | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Nov 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 2015169000 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 | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Jun 2006 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 200643400 mi | Wood trim on dash cracked. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States - Apr 2008 | |||
| Apr 200890000 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.) | ||
| BMW 5-Series in South Dakota, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jul 201464500 miUS $75 | bleed brakes | ||
| Jul 201573300 miUS $40 | Replace blower resister | ||
| Sep 201684000 miUS $500 | Replace upper and lower front end control arms. Still have same vibrations. Rotated, balanced tires, nothing changed.Something is out of balance, feel it in the steering wheel sometimes, feel it the whole car sometimes. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Dec 2015121000 miUS $285 | Both belts. Oil filter block gasket, & valve cover gasket. | ||
| Jul 2016128000 miUS $1700 | Replaced power steering & control joints, I guess. Alignment too. | ||
| Sep 2016130000 miUS $450 | Overhaul the coolant system. Replaced leaking radiator, 2 main hoses, water pump, & fan clutch. | ||
| Nov 2016132000 miUS $393 | Driver side window died. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 2015120000 miUS $500 | Oil pan gasket. | ||
| Apr 2016127800 miUS $700 | Bad DISA valve leak caused vacuum leak and misfiring. Replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014215000 miUS $3400 | replace alternator radiator over flow tank, thermostat and lower radiator hose temperature sensor and associated fender/tire shield assembly | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Nov 201160000 miUS $1200 | Oil leaks, pan mount, etc | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 201298000 miUS $600 | Coolant leak | ||
| Mar 2015120000 miUS $600 | Worn out brakes. Replaced pads, rotors, sensors, and RR caliper. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Michigan, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Oct 2013110000 miUS $2100 | Thrust arms Oil filter cover and gasket | ||
| Feb 2014118700 miUS $1900 | Gaskets froze pulling a vacuum and sucking in gas in areas including exhaust | ||
| Jan 2015141000 miUS $1600 | Alternator replaced. Leaking thermostat housing fixed. Engine air filter and Oil Change. Front and rear sway bars. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Alabama, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012168000 miUS $12 | Oil filter housing seal. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 200856000 mi | Cupholder broke. Front strut bearings replaced due to vibration under braking. Front wipers out of whack making excessive noise. | ||
| Aug 200967000 miUS $1500 | Power steering was not assisting very well. Traced to intermittent failure of steering pump. Power window was making crunchy sounds; failure was imminent. Failing parts replaced. | ||
| Nov 200970000 miUS $3300 | Belt tensioners needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 201181000 miUS $350 | Check engine light, codes related to fuel/ignition, also rough idle especially after hard stop. DISA valve replaced. | ||
| Aug 201186000 miUS $2060 | Wet hissing sound heard at the end of 30 or more miles of driving. Hose failure related to crankcase or crankshaft. Hose and fittings replaced. Water pump making sounds indicative of imminent failure. Pump replaced. | ||
| Jan 201289000 miUS $250 | Fan speed didn't go to high speed manually or automatically. Rear roundel badge looking haggard | ||
| Jun 201291000 miUS $964 | Battery died. Got jump start and drove it to dealer for repair. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 201294000 miUS $350 | Leaky right side valve cover gasket replaced to stop oil leak. | ||
| Feb 2013101400 miUS $523 | Bad windshield washer motor. | ||
| Aug 2013110000 miUS $268 | Coolant hose ruptures spontaneously while car was at idle in the dealer shop. Dealer was checking out the cause of a Service Engine Soon light. | ||
| Nov 2013112000 mi | Leaking oil due to multiple gasket failures. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201288000 miUS $900 | replace blower motor | ||
| Jun 201290000 miUS $400 | intermittent hot start problem. replaced neutral safety switch | ||
| Aug 201291100 miUS $120 | intermittent hot start problem. replaced fuel pump relay | ||
| Dec 201294000 miUS $200 | replace pulley tensioner | ||
| Jan 2013US $300 | intermittent hot start problem. replaced MAF, gas cap and crank position sensor | ||
| Feb 201395000 miUS $300 | intermittent hot start problem. replaced ignition | ||
| Mar 201395000 mi | Sold with intermittent hot start problem. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Mar 201187000 mi | Oil leaking from below car, traced to oil filter housing/engine block leak. Estimated $750 for repair (parts/tax/labor) @ BMW dealer. As leak is minor, I will wait for funds before fixing, and just carry extra qt of oil. | ||
| Dec 2011104000 miUS $500 | Replaced rear right light housing, rusted out plug on unit and wiring harness. | ||
| Apr 2012110200 mi | Sunroof rattles, does not open vertically, only horizontally. | ||
| Dec 2012124000 miUS $2600 | Clutch died, whole transmission had to be replaced. No external damage, no leaks. Girlfriend's father did all labor for free, saved $2000 Wiper motor and relays need replacing | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Brunswick, Canada Mar 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014C $300 | replaced tie rod end | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Mar 2013123000 miUS $2000 | Replaced the radiator, hoses, thermostat, reservoir tank, water pump | ||
| Feb 2015148900 miUS $140 | Sunroof rail/mechanism replaced after loss of "tilt" function. | ||
| Aug 2015160000 mi | Water valve had become stuck and blew hot air through AC system. Replaced item. | ||
| Oct 2015162200 miUS $40 | Replaced idler pulley. Noise remains. | ||
| Nov 2015162300 mi | Replaced belts, noise gone. | ||
| Dec 2015163000 miUS $1000 | Radiator and hoses replaced due to leaking. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 201179000 miUS $300 | "Check engine oil level" warning on for months, level detector device stuck or broken, $200 part plus $100 labor to fix, decided not to repair, check oil level with dipstick as needed. BMW advertising $ >> than engineering budget! | ||
| Jun 201180000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 201185000 miUS $350 | Note: cost of all repairs was $2600.00, but most was paid by Zurich warranty extension I'd bought after major problems under warranty and I was fearful of future failures. Zurich policy extends to summer 2012, may need more repairs. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 201299000 miUS $1000 | DSC warning light indicating that an ABS pump needed to be replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Jun 2008 - Dec 2008 | |||
| Jul 200871000 miUS $50 | Replace torque converter. | ||
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Oct 2011120000 miUS $30 | replacement pop out cupholder. update: a problem area, will likely replace it again in February. | ||
| Jun 2012123000 miUS $83 | DISA Valve (intake manifold) found to be inoperative after car lost power intermintenly on highway. DISA was rebuilt with a kit that replaces internal parts with aluminum. OEM plastc part gets brittle at higher mileage. Common E39 fix. | ||
| Nov 2012126000 miUS $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. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2012125000 miUS $200 | DISA valve on intake manifold was failing and causing hesitation in throttle response. Rebuilt the plastic parts of the valve with aluminum pieces from German Auto Specialties. | ||
| Jan 2013128000 miUS $250 | Variable valve timing hydraulic actuation system (VANOS) was worn out and had to be replaced. Symptom was extreme hesitation at low rpm but smooth running above 3000 rpm. I purchased a remanufactured VANOS assembly from Dr. Vanos. | ||
| Feb 2013129200 miUS $220 | Crankcase ventilation (CCV) system failed resulting in massive oil burning and a stalled engine. Replaced CCV, all hoses, dipstick tube, and distribution manifold. Idler pulleys for serpentine belt were also replaced due to worn bearings. | ||
| Jul 2013135300 miUS $250 | Secondary air injection system failed and car would not pass emissions inspection in NJ. Check engine light was set. Air pump OK. Exhaust valve and vacuum line were bad. Replaced them and CEL went off. | ||
| Aug 2013136000 miUS $750 | Front struts and rear shocks had no compression damping and very little rebound damping. Rear would continue bouncing long after hitting bumps. Replaced worn out factory parts with Koni Yellow adjustable suspension and H&R Sport Springs. | ||
| Apr 2014143300 miUS $250 | Coolant leaking from radiator expansion tank and water pump. Thermostat also failed in open position so car will not warm up completely. Decided to replace all hoses, thermostat, and water pump due to high mileage on this car. | ||
| Jan 2015144200 miUS $120 | Window regulator failed on driver's side front door. Window stuck halfway up. | ||
| Jul 2015162000 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 2015163300 miUS $200 | Left rear window regulator failed and window stuck in down position. | ||
| Jan 2016165000 miUS $275 | Left and right front upper control arm bushings worn out. Vehicle was shuddering under braking at 45 mph and above. Replaced control arms and bushings on both sides. | ||
| Apr 2018189000 miUS $800 | Shaking and knocking sound from drivetrain. Driveshaft flex coupling (giubo) and CV joint were both worn out. Installed rebuilt driveshaft and new flex coupling. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Connecticut, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Jun 201066000 miUS $3000 | service indictor lights erratic | ||
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2018125000 miUS $250 | valve in intake broken, vacuum, leak, bad coils | ||
| Feb 2022156000 miUS $200 | Bad ignition coils caused misfires | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013100000 miUS $100 | Driver's side tie rod needed replaced; inner end was worn. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Aug 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Feb 2015185000 miUS $450 | Guibo replacement. Trans fluid changed. Shifter rebuilt. Radiator. Water pump went. Replaced thermostat and above. Flushed and filled. | ||
| Apr 2015187300 miUS $185 | P2098 rnAll O2 sensors replaced m | ||
| Aug 2015189000 miUS $200 | Oil filter housing leaking. Gasket replaced. MID pixels burnt. Replaced | ||
| Oct 2015189500 miUS $350 | Fuel pump died. Replaced assembly as whole. | ||
| Feb 2016192900 miUS $500 | Replaced shocks and control arms aligned vehicle | ||
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Arizona, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
| May 200954000 mi | Sunroff hardware broke. Had been fixed several times under warranty. Continues to be fixed out of warranty. | ||
| Nov 200958400 mi | sunroof lifters broken; recurring problem; fixed for the 4th time | ||
| Oct 201282000 miUS $300 | Drivers side rear window regulator | ||
| Nov 201282300 miUS $460 | Camshaft sensor | ||
| Jan 201383200 miUS $150 | In addition to the serpentine belt and the AC belt, I replaced the two tensioners/rollers and the idler pulley. | ||
| Mar 201384000 miUS $800 | PS hoses replaced Oil filter housing gasket replaced | ||
| Jul 201385300 miUS $220 | Front psgr door window regulator | ||
| Dec 201389000 miUS $320 | alternator was replaced ABS control unit faulty. Sent control unit to rebuilder. Re-installed rebuilt unit. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201060000 miUS $1000 | Front and rear suspension and replaced bushings Leaking value cover gasket Replaced the right rear tail light socket | ||
| Oct 201174200 miUS $1000 | repaired rear suspension | ||
| Jun 201585000 miUS $400 | Dead Battery Drivers seat would not move | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2017 | |||
| May 200943000 miUS $65 | Replaced the valve cover gasket due to burning oil smell. | ||
| Nov 200951000 miUS $100 | Fuel purge valve had to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 201061200 miUS $15 | Replaced leaky oil filter housing gasket. Was leaving spots on the driveway and making engine compartment very oily. | ||
| Apr 201172000 miUS $160 | Leaking water pump. After pump replaced, coolant tank began to leak and was also replaced. Coolant was also replaced at this time with BMW coolant. | ||
| Oct 201179000 miUS $230 | Replaced radiator and thermostat. Electronically controlled thermostat housing was leaking, as well as minor leak in the plastic tank of the radiator. HID Headlight ballast quit working | ||
| Apr 2013102500 miUS $120 | Finally changed my spark plugs and waiting so long probably ruined a coil. I had to replace the coil on cylinder number 5. | ||
| Dec 2013112000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jan 2014100000 miUS $150 | Rattling belt tensioner and idler pulley had to be replaced. Repalced belt also. Had to replace the leaking valve cover gasket again. Seals get hardened and oil was dripping from back corner of engine. Burning oil smell from oil dripping on exhaust. | ||
| Jan 2016112700 miUS $45 | Had to replace the windshield wiper relay. It failed while the car sat without being driven for a while. | ||
| Aug 2016116600 miUS $65 | The wiper relay didn't fix the problem. I had to replace the wiper motor. | ||
| Jan 2017116000 miUS $200 | Trying to chase a troublesome check engine light. Replaced the intake boots and cleaned the DISA valve. No joy. Check engine light, most likely due to DISA valve. Never repaired before the sale of the car. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Aug 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015170000 miUS $1000 | changed spark plug changed wheel bearing replaced broken sway bar | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States May 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 200976000 miUS $25 | internal door vapor membrane failed on both rear doors | ||
| Mar 201081000 miUS $820 | rear door seal replaced failed idler pulley; replaced replaced head gasket | ||
| Feb 201192000 miUS $750 | air mass flow meter failure | ||
| May 201193000 miUS $1000 | Ignition coil, $500 Suspension bushings, $500 | ||
| Nov 201197000 miUS $550 | Thermostat failure | ||
| Apr 201299200 miUS $500 | failed radiator oil leak | ||
| Jan 2013105000 miUS $60 | pulley bearing failing | ||
| May 2013105200 miUS $150 | dead battery | ||
| Oct 2014108000 mi | Sold with defective pulley bearing. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Dec 201188000 miUS $2200 | Intake manifold and all associated crankcase hoses replaced | ||
| Jan 2012US $500 | Replaced serpentine belt and associated pulleys. Bearing in idle pulley seized, other pulleys replaced as preventative measure. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Aug 201171000 miUS $600 | Battery replaced, but not charging had to replace altenator | ||
| Nov 201173300 miUS $400 | Oil filter gasket failed causing oil leak | ||
| May 201276000 miUS $311 | Service engine light came on, replaced oxygen sensor | ||
| Aug 201379600 miUS $211 | Brake Booster filling with water. | ||
| Jan 201478000 miUS $932 | Brake booster filled with water and froze up. Replaced brake booster. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in British Columbia, Canada May 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 2016109740 miC $300 | fuel pump and fuel filter | ||
| Jan 2017 | low beam headlight bulbs replaced | ||
| Feb 2017114700 miC $50 | headlight balast needed | ||
| Jul 2017117800 miC $500 | refreshed tensioners and belts too. they were on their way out, noisy and rough. | ||
| May 2018125860 miC $1000 | WATER PUMP FAILED, belts shredded | ||
| Jun 2018126480 miC $1000 | key lost sync with car unable to start car new key shipped from germany | ||
| Aug 2021128960 miC $2000 | valve cover and gaskets, vanos | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 201069000 miUS $1100 | Unable to start car. Had it towed to BMW shop to have fuel pump replaced. Part took 2 days to come in. Total cost was @$1100. | ||
| Sep 201278000 miUS $1500 | oil filter assy leaking | ||
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Oct 200971000 mi | Seal where drive shaft leads from transmission was starting to fail (leak fluid). Discovered by my local mechanic when I took car to him for a comprehensive inspection one week prior to the car going out of extended CPO warranty. | ||
| Oct 201078000 miUS $83 | "Service engine soon" warning light came on. Problem traced to leaking gasket on fuel cap which caused a false sensor reading. Problem corrected by replacing fuel cap. | ||
| Sep 201294000 miUS $1050 | Vibrations when summer tires/wheels remounted. Wheels appeared loose. Inspection showed tie rods were worn. Same ordered and replaced | ||
2003 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2014138000 miUS $500 | Bad wheel sensor causing pulsing of brakes at highway speed causing vibration | ||
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