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2006 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
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 348 repairs.
2006 BMW 5-Series brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62800 mi | Bad steering angle sensor. Defect known by BMW since Aug 2006. BMW paid for repair. |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
Replaced brake line. Old was rusted and leaking. |
| 44826 mi | All seems to be working, except self leveling control intermittently goes on |
| 142000 mi US $794 |
Rear brake hoses were cracked. Replaced them. |
| 16450 mi US $4303 |
Replaced front brake pads and rotors |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 192200 mi C $1500 |
Right rear brake flex line failed at stress point while driving resulting in loss of braking. Inspection revealed left line was worn as well requiring immediate replacement. Complete rebuild of calipers required due to wear to slide pins. Also, rotors at all 4 wheels replaced due to reaching wear limits. Pads replaced on all 4 calipers. Rear brake lines rusted out due to accumulation of salt on under body panel. The lines burst during the brake bleeding procedure. Replacement is underway. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 25000 mi | ebrake part replaced, teeth were missing. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 113000 mi US $1600 |
time to change brakes |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 87000 mi US $350 |
Replace master cylinder and and brake booster. Master cylinder failed and brake booster full of oil |
| 115000 mi US $500 |
Leaking brake lines, rotted from salt |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 143220 mi C $150 |
Needed full travel to hold vehicle on hill, adjusted hand brake. |
| 64900 mi US $1414 |
SZL sensor unit replaced ($537.97 parts, $140 labor, $210 program) Also had microfilter replaced & trunk latch problem checked on |
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