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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%)
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 644 repairs.
2008 BMW 5-Series brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $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.
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35000 mi | Brake wear sensor damaged - causing light squealing sound. Replaced all brake pads/rotors/sensors under warranty |
| 56000 mi US $800 |
Noise in drivers side when applying brakes. They installed a new brake carrier, $628 for parts and labor. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 108000 mi US $2000 |
Brake Master Cylinder failure. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi US $1080 |
Stability control and start off assistance not working |
| 38000 mi US $134 |
after a parking brake adjustment at the shop, the parking brake assembly failed and became noisy and smelly - towed car back to shop for complete parts replacement |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 143000 mi US $450 |
Brake pads and rotors worn. Flushed brake fluid |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 31000 mi $100 |
DSC, EDC, ABS Lights on on dash, DSC disabled. DSC control module was reset. problem comes back about once a week, goes away on restart. |
| 39460 mi $800 |
DSC, EDC, ABS Lights on on dash, DSC disabled. Had the DSC pump removed, sent it to ecutesting.com in the UK for a rebuild. Got it back, had it installed back. Problem solved. Car wasn't driveable while waiting for the part. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 57800 mi US $500 |
Vacuum pump for brakes leaking oil. Replaced |
| 141000 mi US $700 |
Warped rotors, replacement pads on front |
| 126000 mi | Replaced caliper that would periodically stick and cause overheating. Also replaced pads. |
| 92000 mi | Dsc unit Adjust parking brake |
| 94000 mi | Dsc failed and computer |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 192000 mi US $60 |
Brakes hoses were replaced. Brake system was bled. Parking brake was adjusted. I noticed the brake hoses were getting old and starting to crack. I replaced them with stainless steel braided upgrades instead of the OEM. The result is a much better brake feel. |
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