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2008 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
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- 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 644 repairs.
2008 BMW 5-Series body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 83700 mi C $5500 |
Water leak into trunk - sunroof drains plugged. Shorted out modules for I-drive, sunroof, load leveling, transmission display and one other. |
| 103000 mi C $1500 |
Sun roof drain tube plugged - water backs up into rear compartment (wagon) and shorts out electronics |
| 115200 mi C $1500 |
Drain hoses in sunroof plugged (3rd time failed) - overflow runs into rear compartment. Minor electronics are located below spare tire - shorted out Tire pressure monitor |
| 41240 mi | Loose sunroof panel. Replaced sunroof seal. |
| 136000 mi US $550 |
The headlamp unit developed condensation and the corroded the bulb connection. The entire headlamp unit was replaced. |
| 39500 mi | Excessive wind noise from sunroof seal. Replaced under new car warranty per BMW SIB |
| 54700 mi | water leak from sunroof during heavy rain shorted out electronics under spare tire. drains were blocked. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 116600 mi US $150 |
Rear self leveling suspension failure came back. Problem took a week to trace. Sunroof cassette drain clogged by dead bugs. Drain cleared. Problem corrected. Holes drilled in spare tire well to prevent future water accumulation. |
| 100000 mi US $100 |
water appearing in battery compartment which in a wagon is in the right rear corner beside cargo area. headliner has to be removed in order to clear the drain lines that come off the sunroof. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21080 mi | Front suspension making squeeking noises when going through deeper. Replaced some rubber dampeners to fix front suspension creaking on second attempt. |
| 22940 mi | Rear hatch making creeking noises when soft-close function is activated. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 50000 mi | Loose trim piece fixed, faulty adhesive on the back of a clip. |
| 53000 mi | Trim came loose agaiin about a month later, fixed again. |
| 21000 mi | replaced sunroof seal. |
| 26000 mi | 2 rattles- one front drivers side, had it for ayear cannot find cause. sounds metal. the other was new, on the right front, sounded in dashboard and also could not find the cause. it developed during a visit 2 months ago for oil change and dent removal. |
| 52300 mi US $36 |
Clips holding center dash trim broke. |
| 33000 mi | Steering wheel had discoloration, new wheel ordered Week after steering wheel ordered was installed by dealer. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46000 mi | Cracked front windshield. Got in the car and noticed a 6-inch crack starting from the edge towards the center. No chips or any other indication of rock damage anywhere in the area. The glass repair company said this is typically a weak spot. |
| 25000 mi | seat cushion replaced due to failure |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 38000 mi | Piece of trim, Driver's HVAC vent missing aluminum trim. Dealer replaced register trim. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 50000 mi | Also had them replace carbon filters and sunroof seal due to excessive noise. |
| 50300 mi | Car back in for sunroof. The dealer cannot seem to get it right. The car has been in 4 times now for the sunroof seal and excessive wind noise. I will report back later. |
| 51000 mi | Back in for sunroof wind noise. As of today July 9th the dealers last repair has been successful and the sunroof is still quiet. This repair took 4 trips to the dealer to re mediate. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26040 mi | Bonnet was readjusted to close a gap between headlight and bonnet edge. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 52080 mi €320 |
Clear coat peeling from front fender - required removal from car, stripping, re-painting and re-fitting. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 6-speed manual RWD
| 34000 mi US $89 |
Strong wind noise from closed sun roof |
| 37000 mi | Wind noise at closed sun roof. Replaced seal |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 97000 mi US $45 |
replaced sunroof seal |
| 35000 mi | Trunk seal. Computer replaced due to water damage in trunk from broken seal; Battery Recall |
| 48000 mi | Sun roof whistles when closed - won't fully closed. Was told was leaf and/or drain noise but persisted after are cleaned. Had tech ride on freeway and replicated noise. Had to be persistent and make 2nd trip to dealer. Cup holder rattle repair. |
| 48500 mi | Sunroof whistle fixed. The sun roof gasket was replaced, necessitating a 2 hour software upgrade to the car. |
| 50000 mi US $350 |
Wind noise from sunroof. Seal replaced. |
| 38000 mi | Sunroof became noisy at speeds above 35 mph. Sunroof seal was replaced under warranty. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 65000 mi US $30 |
The weather strip located at the top of the front windshield was starting to crack and deteriorate (probably due to age and sun exposure. |
| 39700 mi | Replace rubber gasket around sunroof opening. Original seal not working properly and causing excessive wind noise. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 52000 mi | Molding sunroof |
| 17000 mi | had to change one cupholder that would not come out. |
| 35000 mi | Teflon tape was added to the sheet metal which contacts the door seals in order to alleviate a creaking noise. There is also a TSB for this issue. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47000 mi US $20 |
Dash panel trim clips broke and needed to be replaced |
| 128000 mi US $75 |
Rear view mirror came deattavhed from windshield. Reattached by shop. |
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