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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (67%)
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
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 153200 mi | Shuddering transmission, new fluid and filter fixed the problem |
| 152000 mi | 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. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 73000 mi US $50 |
Transmission found to be leaking at drain plug. |
| 77000 mi US $50 |
Transmission was leaking at drain plug. Dealer replaced drain and fill plugs and topped of transmission with 1 qt of fluid. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 71000 mi US $50 |
Replace torque converter. |
| 124000 mi US $2600 |
Clutch died, whole transmission had to be replaced. No external damage, no leaks. Girlfriend's father did all labor for free, saved $2000 |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 185000 mi US $450 |
Guibo replacement. Trans fluid changed. Shifter rebuilt. |
| 189000 mi US $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. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 71000 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. |
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