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2005 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (1%)
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Chart based on 136 repairs.
2005 BMW 5-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 79000 mi US $1121 |
Replaced stablizer bar bushings. Cost: Parts - $184, labor - $337, total - $521. |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 78000 mi US $90 |
Dynamic suspension error in iDrive. |
| 88000 mi US $5800 |
Active Steering computer |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 60000 mi | struts, brakes, etc. |
| 37000 mi | Power steering warning light - Power steering issue addressed. |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 75795 mi C $1500 |
Replace front tie rod ends, L/R Perform wheel alignment Replace front tie rod ends, L/R Perform wheel alignment |
| 93000 mi C $420 |
Worn lower control arm bushing. Had to replace the entire control arm assembly. |
| 96720 mi C $250 |
Inner tied rod end was found with play. Replaced. Rear control arm bushing worn. |
| 101140 mi C $550 |
Replaced leaky front struts. Struts were still working fine but replaced as a preventive approach |
| 102400 mi C $500 |
Replaced left and right ball joints - Minor play |
| 115400 mi C $350 |
Tie rod end has play. Left front control arm worn |
| 128300 mi C $700 |
Right front lower control arm bushing is worn. Replaced component. Also replaced Left lower control arm at the same time. |
| 166160 mi C $550 |
Wheel bearing noise on one side. Decided to replace both as the other side will eventually fail. |
| 167260 mi C $1200 |
Left front strut started leaking. Decided to replace both left and right as well as strut mounts |
| 178560 mi C $360 |
Rear right spring broke and was making clunking noise when going over bumps or pot hole. Replaced both left and right springs |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 152000 mi US $60 |
Steering wheel would shake upon decent speeds while cornering towards the right. |
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