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BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
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 3566 repairs.
BMW 5-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (17%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 204 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 26000 mi | Driving the car upon startup was rough. Would jerk a lot. |
2014 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 3700 mi | A drivetrain malfunction error appeared on the dash and the engine started running roug. |
| 36000 mi | Drivetrain malfunction light came on. After diagnosis, they decided that reprogramming the car would fix any issues. |
2014 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11100 mi | Car computer reported drivetrain issue and went into limp mode. Dealer repaired by doing software update. |
2014 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 255hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73000 mi US $526 |
Flex disc cracked - known issue with this model. |
2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 16000 mi | Car reported Drivetrain issue and began to shake while driving 20MPH. |
2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 70978 mi US $643 |
Replaced cracked inner and outer CV joint boots |
| 74883 mi US $960 |
Right front CV joint damaged after boot was cracked. Replaced right front CV axle. |
2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 30000 mi | Clutch pedal squeak |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 51000 mi | Premature wear of suspension. Worn components replaced under warranty. |
2011 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 9000 mi | Jerk/hesitation of transmission at 0 to 20 mph. Very annoying and disappointing. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 78000 mi US $299 |
Cracked Rear Differential Bushing-$945 (replace bushing)-problem solved. |
| 38500 mi | The car started shuttering and was not safe to drive we placed the car on a flat bed tow truck using BMW assist. Replaced all fuel injectors. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 15200 mi | SIB240212 Subject: N55 with 8HP45: Delay in Engine Response |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33000 mi | Pressure valve in drivetrain malfunctioned |
| 53500 mi US $100 |
I kept getting a transmission error(I can't recall the exact error message) upon acceleration. I am glad I had an extended warranty otherwise I would have been dishing out over $800 for this repair |
| 44600 mi | Software for transmission updated for low speed hesitation and jerkiness. |
| 130000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced L and R axle shafts, problem with CV joints |
| 8000 mi |
| 72000 mi US $5000 |
Split boots in the drive train led to fluids leaking onto the rotor, which then suffered damage and had to be replaced, front and rear. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 158700 mi US $5500 |
Reverse gear of the manual transmission was inoperable. Looked for used or rebuilt transmissions locally, but couldn't find one. Replaced with a certified manufacturer transmission. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 241hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93000 mi €500 |
The front drive axle's outer joint protection rubbers were replaced as they were in wearing out ---> fixed before the dirt would get inside. |
| 102 mi | The exterior bellows of a front drive train axle was broken again after a year it was replaced originally. The replacement work was done under the spare part guarantee |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 88000 mi US $6355 |
right wheel differential axle seal leaking, |
| 7000 mi | When you slow down and try to speed up car hesitates |
| 63000 mi US $100 |
Intermittent hard shifting a low speeds. The dealer had a difficult time diagnosing problem. They reset/reconfigured computer. |
| 5000 mi | Software update |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 35320 mi $4300 |
Car jerks when slowing before stopping. Jerking also happen when down shift gear and up shift at low speed. Replace gear box |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi | Warning light illuminated related to transmission while driving on highway. Dealer was unable to pull code. |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 72000 mi US $325 |
SAT Gear Shifter malfunctioned; would not go into reverse. Replaced the SAT Gear Shifter with a new unit. The ribbon cable was broken. |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 97000 mi US $4000 |
This one hurt. Auto trans was not always shifting to 6th gear on the highway. Noticed lower mileage. Took it in for service and they finally got a fault that pointed to the valve body ($2500 cheap) in the transmission. |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81000 mi US $740 |
Oil leak from pinion seal on rear differential. Seal replaced. |
| 84000 mi US $1756 |
Car was making a loud whining noise at moderate speed. Rear diff had locked up. Repaired by replacing with used part. Last year, the diff was leaking and seal was replaced. It's likely that this previous seal failure caused this. |
| 93820 mi US $2391 |
front axles replaced |
| 112497 mi US $1244 |
inner and outer front CV boots replaced, both sides |
| 84000 mi US $900 |
New transmission pan and gasket, fluid, and filter |
| 55500 mi | Electronic throttle response delayed when accelerating, dealer updated software. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79000 mi US $950 |
leaking rear end seal |
| 90700 mi US $740 |
AWD transmission case fluid leaks. replaced gaskets |
| 18000 mi | L/F Output Shaft Seal failed and was leaking. Seal Replaced under Warranty. This is a 535XI (AWD) sedan. |
| 98000 mi US $100 |
Replace Side Seal in Leaking Rt. Ft. Diff. |
| 131762 mi US $1109 |
Fluid Leaks at Rear Differential. Change Pinion Seal at Both Output Shafts, Change Output Shaft Seal; Axle. |
2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 22000 mi | Total transmission failure, warranty replacement by BMW at 22000 miles |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76260 mi C $4011 |
Rebuilt 1st gear and reverse |
| 119660 mi C $1200 |
Front left axel shaft |
| 75640 mi C $2500 |
Actuator motor for transfer case |
| 99000 mi | Rear differential found to be noisy and worn, part replaced. |
| 34000 mi US $900 |
A rubber gasket on the selectable automatic gear shifter was worn, and the whole piece had to be replaced. The part cost about $250 and labor was about $240. No other problems with the transmission, fluid replaced and new oil pan installed. |
| 56000 mi US $800 |
Trans pan leaking |
| 60000 mi | Electric Automatic gave error code and had to be replaced |
| 116000 mi US $116 |
replaced mechatronic sleeve on transmission under extended warranty. |
| 44000 mi | Leak of trans oil. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 125000 mi US $6000 |
Transmission was whinning and required replacement |
| 125000 mi US $6000 |
The transmission failed and had to be replaced. Cost was $6000 |
| 38000 mi US $134 |
Clunk / thump from rear of the car immediately after starting the car - replace a rear differential seal. Helped the issue, but didn't resolve it. |
| 41000 mi | transmission went into limp mode, showed transmission error on mmi, shut off car, restarted message gone transmission fine. Indie shop checked for fault code and battery condition no codes battery fine (original). Car never repeated problem. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | Gear shift assembly defective from factory/ordered replaced under warranty Installed new gear shift assembly. |
| 76000 mi | leak in transmission |
| 50000 mi US $4500 |
Transmission mechatronics leak Replaced mechatronics |
| 51460 mi C $2000 |
Had to replace the Transmission sleeve as it had a slow leak |
| 122000 mi US $2800 |
Had to replace transfer case. |
| 63500 mi US $450 |
Transmission oil leak |
| 6000 mi | Gear vibration heard and felt in steering wheel. Dealer said could not find cause but acknowledged it sounded like a pinion gear whine. It could be in transmission or AWD transfer unit. The symptoms are gradually getting worse and most likely be ... |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 57000 mi US $500 |
The 4X4 light, including DSC ABS EBS, and I forget the rest came on. In combination with a stutter under acceleration and a inconsistent thud. All of this was related to replacement of the transfer case positioning motor. |
| 94000 mi US $400 |
The 4X4 light, including DSC ABS EBS, and I forget the rest came on. In combination with a stutter under acceleration and a inconsistent thud. All of this was related to replacement of the transfer case positioning motor. |
| 144000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced both front half shafts due to a severe vibration while accelerating. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 80000 mi £850 |
seal worn out, fluid changed. £850. |
| 84320 mi $22000 |
Differential seal of right side axle got leaked and replaced both seal and differential oil |
| 88040 mi $7500 |
Drive shaft mount got damaged because of bmw workshop mechanics . Timing chain start rattling they adjust the tensioners. Hence they had removed the driveshaft and gearbox. They fix a bolt in centre of shaft and its alingment become out. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 42160 mi $2000 |
The SMG pump motor failed and had to be replaced. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 63000 mi US $50 |
Fluid leak |
| 64200 mi US $50 |
Leak from transmission servotronic |
| 8000 mi | New "Sport Automatic Transmission" (SAT) not always shifting to reverse when desired. A button on lever must be pushed prior to moving to reverse (electronically controlled) but sometimes doesn't allow lever movement until 2nd or 3rd try. |
| 87500 mi US $1350 |
replaced Mechatronics sleeve and pinion seal Mechatronics sealing sleeve was leaking and pinion seal was leaking. both fixed. also did transmission service |
| 113000 mi US $450 |
Rear diff |
| 117000 mi | Rear differential |
| 32000 mi | Transmission had a leak, which resulted in poor shifting occasionally, all fixed. |
| 88700 mi US $400 |
Mehatronic unit |
| 92700 mi | Guibo also known as flex disk |
| 40300 mi | Transmission shifting was erratic, replaced a control module and reprogrammed. |
| 119000 mi US $390 |
The transmission went into safe driving mode. It wouldn't shift out of second gear. A control module was found to be faulty and replaced. |
| 133500 mi | Leaking transmission pan and gasket replaced. The original pan warps at about 100,000 miles and begins to leak. I replaced pan and fluid myself for about $200.00. The dealer wanted $870.00. |
| 109000 mi | Severe jerk in transmission when shifting into reverse. Noticed it initially upon purchase, but thought it was software. Worsened over time. |
| 57800 mi US $500 |
Mechatronic controller inside tranny has seal that leaks and causes erratic shifting. Seal replaced and all fluid replaced as preventative maintenance. |
| 42000 mi | Transmission fluid leak from wiring harness gromet. |
| 50000 mi US $50 |
Drove the car in for a check engine light. After the repairs for the check engine light the dealer noticed the transmission was leaking. After another day they told me they would be replacing the transmission. |
| 80000 mi US $384 |
Transmission shifts horribly/slips from gear 3 to 4. Slips transmission is in gear 5 and I accelerate at a moderate pace. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 203000 mi US $300 |
Transmission shift bushings were replaced. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17000 mi | Shifter would block intermitently when trying to go into reverse. Had to go to drive first then push back into reverse. |
| 64000 mi US $2000 |
Pan failed, leaking. |
| 89200 mi US $1000 |
Leaking transmission oil, new pan & fluid change |
| 61380 mi C $1700 |
Transmission pan bent and needed replaced. Slow leak and seals needed to be replaced. New fill of transmission fluid. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55000 mi US $1000 |
Slipping transmission when first shifting into Drive, needed to rework gaskets for a leak |
| 78000 mi US $1700 |
Transmission leak at seal, $751 |
| 82800 mi US $1000 |
Routine maintenance |
| 34060 mi | complete replacing two drive shafts |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 31000 mi US $7000 |
Transmission gave reading on computer..at 80 miles car went to 40 on highway and jerked. took to dealer : said needed new transmission. Had after market warratny which paid 6000 for rebuilt one.Car rides better but check engine light still n |
2007 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 42000 mi | Automatic transmission was shifting harshly into 3rd, dealer claims to have replaced entire transmission. Transmission is shifting perfectly now. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 282hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 173600 mi $700 |
Rubber seat on differential replaced |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22000 mi | Fluid leak at the mechatronics sleeve. R&R trans pan and replace sleeve and o-ring. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 61500 mi | Transmission leak leading to rough shifts. |
| 133400 mi US $1900 |
Transmission slipping, malfunction codes. Rebuilt transmission. |
| 102500 mi US $932 |
Experienced rough 1-2 up-shifts, and occasional loss of power at low speeds on grades. Replaced transmission pan/filter, fluid |
| 107300 mi | Complete failure of sport shift mode on Steptronic trasmission confirmed by fault codes. Checked availability of this $500 part and learned local dealer keeps them in inventory. This generally indicates that the failure is common. |
| 102000 mi | Transmission sport mode never fixed. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 54000 mi US $1600 |
SMG Pump replaced |
| 88000 mi US $500 |
Car would not shift into gear. Replaced SMG pump motor and refilled hydraulic fluid system. |
| 77000 mi | Hydraulic pump to actuate smg gear changes |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 117000 mi US $168 |
Computer needed to be reprogramed due to erratic transmission behavior. |
| 75000 mi US $540 |
Tranmission seals were leaking told this was common. Transmission was very unsmooth. |
| 105000 mi | Transmission failed |
| 99000 mi | Traded car without repairing transmission. |
| 105700 mi US $3200 |
Lost valve control body at 108255 milesrnCar ran but shifted roughlyrnOpted for this repair before further damage to transmission occured |
| 86800 mi US $1100 |
sensor problem |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 143000 mi US $60 |
Had tranny fluid replaced |
| 67000 mi US $50 |
Seal leaking |
| 41000 mi | Away from home on trip. Car sat unused for 12 days. Discovered oil leak on floor of garage on return. Dealer asked for car to be brought in. They tightened some bolts and expected it would not recur. |
| 62000 mi US $1200 |
Transmission leaked fluid. Problem with boot surrounding transmission control lever. Major cost of repair was replacement of transmission fluid. |
| 99000 mi US $500 |
Replace pinion seal. |
| 131700 mi US $3200 |
Oil leaking from the rear differential. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 76000 mi US $600 |
Trans oil leak |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68000 mi US $50 |
Replaced transmission |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 74500 mi | Replacement of transmission part. |
| 45260 mi | Oil leak from Transmission. Parts ordered, and repairs under warranty to be covered, when fixed in March. |
| 110980 mi | Rear end worn out, $2200 cdn to replace with reconditioned (used) parts |
| 121000 mi US $921 |
Transmission had a small leak -> Replaced transmission wiring harness seal sleeve and performed full transmission service. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 161hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| 22320 mi | A spring from the clutch pedal somehow came loose and fell to the floor. Replaced. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 89000 mi US $5700 |
Transmission failure. Replaced with remanufactured trans. |
| 35960 mi $3000 |
Transmission fluid slow leakage. Radiator ok but replace all hoses, connectors etc. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 152900 mi US $1300 |
Replaced transmission seal gasket. Changed transmission oil. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 109000 mi US $2000 |
transmission leak detected (pan was soaked), replaced transmission gasket, slow leak that occurred over long time (no idea how far back) |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 90000 mi US $1400 |
Manual transmission case halves and shift rod seal were leaking. Transmission replaced. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 88700 mi US $2500 |
Leaking mechatronic sleeve replaced to fix hard shifts. |
| 114080 mi €3000 |
leaking gearbox -- broken/fissured carter |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 82000 mi US $1071 |
AWD, DSC, ABS, EVP warning on iDrive. Replaced Transfer Case Actuator Motor |
| 103000 mi US $535 |
Leaking transmission. Replaced gasket, refilled with new fluid. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 133700 mi C $300 |
Hard shifting into 1st/2nd gear,linkage ajustment done, no parts required. Annual inspection carried out, spark plugs replaced |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 141000 mi US $1000 |
CV kit (boot and clips) replacement |
| 213000 mi | Worn front, driver's side axle |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 79000 mi US $1121 |
Replaced transmission sealing sleeve. Cost: Parts - $202, labor - $398, total 600.03. |
| 135000 mi US $2500 |
transmission leak |
| 69000 mi US $50 |
"Mechatronic" unit in automatic transmission |
| 69000 mi | Continued transmission malfunction |
| 69000 mi | Continued shifting problems even after Mechatronic unit was replaced; entire transmission was replaced this time. |
| 63860 mi C $150 |
Transmission takes a second or two to shift gears while driving and getting into gear when parked. This never happened before. |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 28000 mi | Clutch chatter when warm (6 speed manual transmission). |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 53000 mi US $1000 |
oil leak found at junction of engine and detector unit during inspection for problem #1. Leaky unit replaced. |
| 64425 mi US $817 |
Leaky transmission pan gasket trans pan gasket and fluid replaced Passive restraint fault light reset |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 167200 mi US $130 |
Leaking oil pan, replaced pan and fluid |
| 100000 mi US $1900 |
Driveshaft output seal leak fixed New fluids |
| 26040 mi $2000 |
The lurching problem of ZF transmissions. Every time I slow down going to a full stop, the auto transmission downshifts smoothly then from 2nd gear, it slams to 1st gear with a strong thud! |
| 76000 mi US $50 |
Transmission drip pan leaking, gasket replaced |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 75795 mi C $1500 |
Replace leaky transmission pan and mechatronic sleeve, new transmission oil Replace leaky transmission pan and mechatronic sleeve, new transmission oil |
| 163660 mi C $2500 |
Had transmission fault. Diagnosis came back to be worn bushings and other parts in transmission causing gears to slip. Rebuilt and ran like a brand new car after. |
2004 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 20460 mi ﷼3600 |
The car would jerk between 60-80 kmh at around 1500rpm. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 55280 mi | Transmission oil pan replaced. |
| 43800 mi C $600 |
Replaced leaking transmission oil pan and filter replaced fluid twice over a week period to replace most old fluid. |
| 73780 mi C $303 |
Right side output shaft popped out of differential connection for unknown reason and left car in middle of busy intersection.rnFlatbed car to dealer for diagnosis and fix. They pushed it back in. |
| 95887 mi | Replaced leaking Mechatronics connector sleeve |
| 96000 mi US $500 |
Defective transmission seal that caused transmission fluid to leak. |
| 84000 mi US $464 |
Replaced a leaking Mechatronic Sealing Sleeve, 6HP26 Transmission Pan w/Gasket, and new pan bolts. Parts ordered online from CTSC ($304.42) Labor: Former BMW Tech Indy Shop $160.00 |
| 55800 mi | Transmission stuttering in 5th gear. Dealer advised transmission required replacement. Traded in car same day. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 85500 mi US $150 |
Replaced driveline flex disk to attempt to cure driveline slack. Did not fix problem, driveline slack persists. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 88500 mi US $4000 |
rough shifting, surging reverse to drive...transmission service with new pan-filter |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 89360 mi C $2000 |
automatic transmission pan replacement |
| 62200 mi US $4200 |
Transmission fault occurred while driving on highway requiring replacement of transmission with rebuilt transmission. |
| 89000 mi | Car did the infamous gear slam when down shifting from 2 to 1. Would get transmission code when accelerating between speeds of 60-75 MPH when downshift was required. Car would get stuck in 3rd and could be reset by pulling over and restarting. |
| 111600 mi ﷼2000 |
tranny started to hesitate, vibrate and disconnect power frequently.. checked by ZF certified center and they decided the trany slips and the valve body needs service.. they failed to repair and replaced the gearbox |
| 106420 mi | Fluid leak, change pan, seal and bolts |
| 103540 mi | Failure to engage 5'th gear resulting in continious jumping between 4'th and 5'th. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 176000 mi US $1000 |
The transmission failed and was traced to the SMG pump. |
| 181800 mi | Now the SMG Clutch Slave Cylinder is leaking. Car has been back-forth to shop multiple times; it's there now. |
| 144200 mi C $100 |
tranny pan leak . replaced the pan and filter one piece. refilled with OEM ZF Oil. no leak. shifts smoothly. runs and drives -ultimate driving machine |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 44640 mi $3500 |
Transmission gasket, sleeve |
| 62000 mi $6000 |
Transmission rebuilt |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 72000 mi | Car "transmission failsafe" light came on after going up a steep hill. Repair shop could not find a problem. |
| 74000 mi US $6000 |
After March transmission fault light, experienced same light. Went directly to transmission shop, they said problems with 1-2 and 4-5 gears required rebuilt transmission, at least $6K. Will not repair, will replace car. |
| 74000 mi | Replaced car instead of rebuilding transmission. |
| 58000 mi US $1100 |
Hydraulic fluid pump for SMG transmission broke. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 153200 mi | Shuddering transmission, new fluid and filter fixed the problem |
| 152000 mi | Transmission went into failsafe mode after driving thru deep puddle - electrical connector is no longer waterproof and shorted out. Cleaned contacts, dried it out, resealed connection and all is well. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 73000 mi US $50 |
Transmission found to be leaking at drain plug. |
| 77000 mi US $50 |
Transmission was leaking at drain plug. Dealer replaced drain and fill plugs and topped of transmission with 1 qt of fluid. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 71000 mi US $50 |
Replace torque converter. |
| 124000 mi US $2600 |
Clutch died, whole transmission had to be replaced. No external damage, no leaks. Girlfriend's father did all labor for free, saved $2000 |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 185000 mi US $450 |
Guibo replacement. Trans fluid changed. Shifter rebuilt. |
| 189000 mi US $800 |
Shaking and knocking sound from drivetrain. Driveshaft flex coupling (giubo) and CV joint were both worn out. Installed rebuilt driveshaft and new flex coupling. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 71000 mi | Seal where drive shaft leads from transmission was starting to fail (leak fluid). Discovered by my local mechanic when I took car to him for a comprehensive inspection one week prior to the car going out of extended CPO warranty. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 123700 mi | clutch assembly |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 154000 mi US $1020 |
Replaced squeaking center support bearing |
| 106000 mi US $1450 |
Replaced drive shaft |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 130000 mi US $1700 |
A part called a guibo was replaced. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 97500 mi US $2500 |
Torque converter failing, caused check engine light. Torque converter replaced. |
| 138000 mi US $2500 |
P0741 code thrown, transmission shifts fine thus far. quoted 2500 for replacement of Torque Converter that is genuine ZF. No symptoms except slight slippage rarely above 80mph at slight inclines. Will order next spring. |
| 168000 mi US $1000 |
Rebuilt Transmission due to reverse drum cracking and the tranny failed to move when in Reverse |
| 141000 mi US $600 |
torque converter slippage |
| 120000 mi | Automatic transmission failed. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 203500 mi US $1800 |
New drive shaft |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 184000 mi US $1200 |
Transmission reverse gear stopped working |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 110000 mi US $900 |
The differential case developed a slow leak, but was in good mechanical condition. I authorized the shop to replace the leaky seal and pre-emptively replace the output shaft seals to reduce the risk of future leaks. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 66000 mi US $400 |
Differential seals were leaking and thus replaced. |
| 51000 mi US $1100 |
Car shaking violently on any acceleration. Rear U-joint connecting driveshaft to rear differential replaced. |
| 102900 mi C $2600 |
Had the clutch replaced. As clutch ages, self-adjusting mechanism binds and makes clutch slow to fully engage. |
| 112840 mi C $180 |
Giubo replaced. Regular maintenance item on this car. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 66900 mi US $1100 |
Noise in differential; requires future repair. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 130000 mi US $130 |
Vehicle went into limp home mode. Shop identified a slight transmission leak at the pan and added fluid. |
| 142600 mi $800 |
Automatic transmission oil sump leak. I sent the automatic gearbox for to perform a "re-conditioning" by changing affected seals with new. Seem OK so far now. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 166000 mi US $2990 |
New clutch. No issue I could identify - i.e. it seemed to work fine. Mechanic said it was a mechanical issue - throwout bearing sounds like it may be right. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 110000 mi US $720 |
Replaced guibo/flex disk. |
| 137500 mi US $120 |
Broken Shift lever joint. Car functioned normally and was driveable, but shifter could pull out easily like a dislocated joint. |
| 171000 mi | CV Joint on axle worn. |
| 157629 mi US $12500 |
Clutch, transmission mounts, and rear main seal replaced. Pinion seal on driveshaft, drive belts on engine, and a windshield washer motor were also replaced. |
| 111000 mi | Small ping noise coming on load/unload of drivetrain. Replaced driveshaft and flex disc. Flex disc was preventative. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 114000 mi US $100 |
Fluid leak - minor |
| 116000 mi | Slight transmission leak when sold. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 196000 mi US $1200 |
Drive shaft was replaced, 5-speed shifter linkage was also tighten up. |
| 123000 mi US $1300 |
Horrible sounds, vibrations. Dual mass flywheel shot (springs). Cannot be recovered. Clutch worn but still material remaining. Replaced with a single mass flywheel & clutch, no change to driveability, saves money and potential to resurface |
1998 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 120580 mi C $600 |
Diagnose rough 2-1 downshift |
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