| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 268 repairs.
2004 BMW 5-Series other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 7 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
| 55800 mi C $90 |
Was getting seatbelt/restraint system fault codes in iDrive when car got wet, and diagnostics suggested to replace front crash sensors with newer part number. Got two used ones off eBay, removed front bumper and replaced the sensors. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 47000 mi US $20 |
Windshield Washer Fluid Resevoir |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 77000 mi US $2400 |
rear window sunshade replaced. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 152000 mi US $400 |
Trunk lid spring and strut worn beyond servicability. Trunk would bang open and rebound when commanded instead of softly and under control. |
| 221100 mi US $500 |
Broken Windshield |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 133000 mi US $30 |
Windshield washer tank started leaking. Fixed tank and washer pump started leaking. Both replaced easily |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 47000 mi US $768 |
Per above repair, warning light for windshield washer fluid came on even though had just refilled. Dealer discovered leak in windshield washer pump, replaced pump. |
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