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2004 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
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 268 repairs.
2004 BMW 5-Series brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (63%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 82800 mi US $50 |
Power brakes failed, check valve replaced |
| 72000 mi US $425 |
Leaky vacuum assist pump for braking system. |
| 80000 mi | A vacuum hose to the brake booster cracked, which I suspect was a latent failure from the brake booster being replaced by the dealer several months ago. The dealer did not have the hose in stock so I replaced it myself. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 101000 mi US $200 |
Brake booster pump was leaking oil. This is a common problem. Removed booster pump and added permatex red to existing gaskets. Leak has stopped. |
| 71000 mi | Brake vacuum line recall. Affected brake pedal feel and contributed to rough running conditions due to vacuum leak in intake system. All is well now. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 120000 mi US $250 |
The computer reset itself and said the rear brakes had less than 10% life. Turns out one sensor got ripped out, unknowingly the other was fine. ABS and TracControl went offline. |
| 29760 mi $130 |
Brake fluid leak due to one of the brake pipe to the wheel leaks |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 159020 mi C $100 |
Parking brake broke replace the drum and cable is loose |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 133300 mi $2000 |
Brake lines rusted out, all lines replaced. |
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