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2006 BMW 7-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
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 47 repairs.
2006 BMW 7-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (17%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 BMW 7-Series
Engine not specified
| 87000 mi US $447 |
Transmission Failed had to be replaced at about 86,000 miles. |
2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 78000 mi US $4000 |
Clutch housing had a crack requiring the transmission to be rebuilt. |
| 77000 mi | Valve Stem Seals,DME,Transmission replacement,Passenger side signal light wire harness, all emissions valves and sensors, I bought car from CAR MAX 9/14/2012 and from day one it had problems- just got car back 1/16/2013. runs great. So far. |
| 92000 mi US $960 |
A seal in transmission was causing a fault code and transmission to go into failsafe mode. |
2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 95500 mi US $1400 |
Replaced Guibo joint and other internal transmission parts |
| 77000 mi | oil leak from gearbox sump seal. previously repaired 2 times but they did not replace the (plastic) sump which was warped. this time they have done the full job, sump and seal. |
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