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2009 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (8%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 106 repairs.
2009 BMW 5-Series electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 58000 mi US $600 |
Flickering idrive video. BMW took 3 hours to figure out which fuse it was and changed a fuse and a cable. Charged $600+ |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80000 mi | fuel pump blew stranding me on the road |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 2000 mi | OBC warning message 'battery disconnected' |
| 49000 mi £50 |
Gas recharge |
| 51000 mi £250 |
Condenser replaced |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 27200 mi | Navigation system was malfunctioning. |
| 22000 mi | satellite not working; it was replaced under original warranty, software updated, and has been working since. |
| 57000 mi | Trunk lid would not open by remote or inside the car button. |
| 59000 mi US $700 |
Replaced daytime running light. |
| 102340 mi $1 |
I couldn't open the window on the "boot cover" and the wiper on the "boot cover" didn't work |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51000 mi US $615 |
Car was giving multiple fault codes ABS failure, engine management problem etc. Suspected battery. Had to take to stealership as no else could initialize the new battery. Really sucks |
| 64000 mi US $955 |
Radio, Telephone, Navigation, CD all quit working all of a sudden. Tried to reboot. Nothing worked. Shop changed computer board. |
| 198000 mi US $345 |
Flush and recharge AC System |
| 31000 mi | 1) left headlamp daytime running light was out. 2) wiper blades were changed out. |
| 36000 mi | Low battery indication. caused by frequent starts on several short trips each day. with so much power being used, even when car is at rest (engine off), the battery discharges. car must be run on highway periodically to stay charged. |
| 79700 mi | high current drain indication on battery. dealer replaced part , it was bad. reordered part and returned car. next day low battery indication. dealer recharged battery 2 more times and still no good. finally replaced battery. |
| 50500 mi US $60 |
The OEM "yellowish looking" halogen lamp for the right "angel eye" ring lights went out. I replaced both left nad right with led bright white lamps for $60. (probably would have been $100. just to replace the bulb at the dealer). |
| 88000 mi US $350 |
bad bATTERY |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 137000 mi US $400 |
One halogen bulb went out so replaced both. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 25100 mi | daytime running light burned out, both were replaced under a service bulletin. systematically burning out early. reprogrammed the electrical system to reduce the voltage to the new bulbs, a process that took 4-5 hours. |
| 31000 mi US $580 |
dealer diagnostics indicated battery was weak, and was not covered under warrantee. Total replacement cost (including systme resets) $580. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 75000 mi | Rear Passenger Blinkers and Front Passenger low beam headlight. They were both caused by rear passenger side bulb housing. |
| 73000 mi US $300 |
Right rear window fails to raise |
| 82000 mi US $140 |
Trunk failed to close and latch |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 59000 mi US $810 |
Circuit board that control's rear lights on driver's side (turn signal, brake light, and reverse light) failed. |
| 30000 mi US $200 |
12v power outlet socket failure possibly caused by previous owner |
| 45000 mi US $8 |
Battery failing and replaced under warranty after multiple symptoms over past 4 months of low voltage and insufficient retained charge, including completely flat twice. This was original battery. Was charged for day's use of loaner car. |
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