| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (50%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 8 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 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 18000 mi | power steering failure. leak in fluid pipe causing no power assistance. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 43000 mi US $500 |
Lower control arm passenger side defective. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 154413 mi US $104 |
Replace Front Ball Joints and Front Upper Control Arm Bushings |
| 42000 mi US $400 |
replace bushings on front end |
| 58000 mi US $640 |
Replace front radius/control arm bushings |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 31000 mi US $860 |
Vibration indicated bent or out of tolerance wheel and tire. Cost was $240 for balancing, which has yet to remedy vibration. I have wheel and tire insurance which the dealer says does not apply because the wheel/tire are within tolerance. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 82800 mi US $698 |
Left & Right Rear Wheel Bearings making noise. Both Wheel Bearings removed and replaced. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73000 mi US $1300 |
wheel vibration - not solved by new tires on existing rims, plus balancing and alignment |
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