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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%)
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Chart based on 268 repairs.
2004 BMW 5-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 31 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
Engine not specified
| 66900 mi US $40 |
Upper control arm. Dealership want 700 for repair. I bought the part online for $40 and installed it myself in 20 mins. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 77500 mi C $1200 |
Replaced the Dynamic Steering Module. Please note you will need to program your VIN into any used part and here are very few Shops who can do this. Otherwise you have to buy a new BMW part for approx $1700 CAN |
| 50220 mi C $310 |
Replaced left side tie rod end as it had too much play in it, evidenced by "klunking sound" when hitting uneven road surfaces. Two broken rear coil springs, replaced both shocks also, while I was in there, for the couple 100$ extra did not want to have to do that later. Now have a pair of good spares. |
| 62000 mi C $40 |
Replaced right rear wheelcarrier ball joint, had developed some play and was squeaky, now is tight and as good as new. |
| 91140 mi C $80 |
Left front coil spring was broken and replaced along with rubber seats and new nuts holding top of strut. |
| 79000 mi | Same problem as last trip. Replaced Steering ECU in the column. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 101000 mi US $200 |
Power steering and active rollbars are having issues. Replaced PS pump with used part. Problem is now worse and leaking fluid. Oopsy. |
| 116000 mi | Needed new steering pump for $2200. I decided to sell the car. It's gone now. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 100000 mi US $457 |
Left front wheel bearing replaced |
| 101300 mi US $241 |
Right front wheel bearing replaced. Repaired |
| 126000 mi US $220 |
Replaced right front Link |
| 77000 mi US $2400 |
thrust rod bearings replaced. |
| 88500 mi US $4000 |
right rear shock leaking |
| 89700 mi US $1500 |
front struts leaking. Repair @ dealership estimate 2200.00 |
| 113000 mi US $1200 |
REPLACED BOTH front struts |
| 91800 mi | Replaced engine vacuum pump for brakes; BMW USA covered the repair after complaint that recall should have covered it. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 89360 mi C $2000 |
control arm, front bushings, front brakes |
| 168000 mi US $733 |
replace front thrust bushings |
| 79000 mi US $750 |
Worn wheel bearing |
| 101000 mi US $800 |
Front control arm bushings replaced. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 155000 mi C $400 |
changed tie rod ends due shimmy/vibration when braking |
| 72000 mi | high pitched noise from steering wheel when turning - replaced steering rack steering wheel squeaks loudly when turning - replaced steering gear rack // |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 135160 mi C $125 |
changed the control arm. normal wear both front side.parts$200, labour $100 |
| 152520 mi C $600 |
set- tie rod replaced, with oem parts, labour etc. lower thrust arms replaced- set. left and right |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 128960 mi €500 |
Front suspension |
| 133300 mi | Front shock absorbers had an oil leak and froze at -25 degrees celsius. |
| 87420 mi $3000 |
Worn suspension parts f and r, no noticeable play, but outside acceptable limits and thus parts replaced |
| 110520 mi $800 |
grinding noise identified as som out front bearing. |
| 126840 mi $400 |
Both rear springs broken |
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