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2011 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 228 repairs.
2011 BMW 5-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (22%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| 69220 mi $800 |
Left rear air suspension failure |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 78000 mi US $299 |
Replace front thrust arms due to excessive play when braking- $815 -braking had vibration, problem solved. Required re-alignment at $199 extra. |
| 23000 mi | One front strut failed. The other striped during alignment. |
| 1000 mi | Steering noise when turning steering wheel thru slow turns. They insulated the fuel lines.....but in my opinion it only helped the car a bit, but it still has noise inside the cabin if you turn off the radio and just listen closely. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 114700 mi US $898 |
Alignment and new tires because of shaking from 70-80mph. Car still shakes but the problem is much better. |
| 30500 mi | Knocking noise on steering wheel at low speeds below 20 mph.... replaced steering rack and suspension bushings (fromt) |
| 44600 mi | Squeeking noises when going over bumps at slow speeds. |
| 12400 mi | springs had noise. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 38000 mi | Rattling noise coming from front after car is warm. Sounds as if something is loose. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 241hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94240 mi €400 |
The left rear suspension spring had broken and needed replacement. The garage suspected a material/manufacturing flaw in the part. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17980 mi | Variable Damper Control was not performing properly. Known problem. Repair included replacement of both rear dampers and a cracked wheel rim plus re-programming of the appropriate control unit |
| 28520 mi €120 |
Vibration in steering caused by something other than wheel balance. |
| 33480 mi | recurring vibration in steering apparently caused by electric steering pump. BMW not willing to repair. |
| 39060 mi | BMW Country Tech. Drove car to verify issue. Problem acknowledged but described as normal. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 87000 mi US $3871 |
Left tie rod replacement, alignment. |
| 89408 mi US $6298 |
Front suspension thrust rods and bushings, Thrust rod bushings cracked/dry rot. Replaced both thrust rod bushings. |
| 122568 mi US $897 |
Seized lower steering shaft replacement. |
| 106900 mi US $4000 |
Struts and Springs failed |
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