1997 BMW 5-Series Problems and Repair Histories
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1997 BMW 5-Series
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| BMW in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 143000 | 440 | Car had 2 squealing pulleys and a 3rd (AC) starting to squeal. All 3 pulleys and belts were replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 144000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW in Turkey | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 71920 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 75820 | 250 | shocks replaced new steering pump attached |
| Mar | 2012 | 77500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 210000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 210000 | 3500 | Loud power steering noises from having a cracked Power Steering Rack. Also, the front, rear, upper and lower control arm bushings were replaced due to being severely cracked and worn from age. |
| BMW in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 98000 | 0 | engine missing. spark plug/wires replaced but did not fix. may be in ignition |
| Jun | 2011 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 157000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 159000 | 300 | Vehicle immobilizer unit replaced |
| Aug | 2011 | 163000 | 1000 | AC not blowing cold. Found leak, replaced lines and switch. |
| Dec | 2011 | 166000 | 150 | Coolant expansion tank leaking |
| Apr | 2012 | 166000 | 10 | Windshield washer hose disintegrated. Replaced. |
| BMW in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 94000 | 480 | Rear ball joints worn, and were replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 100000 | 250 | 3 injectors plugged causing emissions problem. Injection system cleaned, solved the problem. |
| Jun | 2012 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 167000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 168000 | 200 | Steering wheel was shaking under braking. Replaced thrust arms (upper control arms) to fix problem. Found to be factory original at 168,000 miles. |
| Apr | 2011 | 172000 | 0 | Passenger front window regulator breaking. Will probably be repaired soon, but not a major issue yet. |
| Jun | 2011 | 173000 | 511 | Ball joint on center tie rod was failing, center tie rod, both outer tie rods, and idler arm replaced. Aligned afterwards (not reported, part of repair procedure). Replaced passenger side front window regulator. |
| Sep | 2011 | 180000 | 30 | Coolant hose to expansion tank developed hole, replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | 188300 | 350 | In-tank fuel pump died. Replaced fuel pump. |
| Jun | 2012 | 195000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 94000 | 0 | Auxillary cooling fan not working Needed new camshaft position sensor. Needed new brake pads and rotors |
| Sep | 2012 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 144000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 145000 | 400 | Ignition cylinder lock broke and had to be replaced because steering wheel/ignition would lock up randomly. |
| Sep | 2011 | 148000 | 150 | Replaced rear wheel bearings. Right bearing had reached end of life, and was making noise at higher speeds. |
| Mar | 2012 | 151000 | 160 | Replaced exhaust mount bushings Replaced engine motor mounts Replaced transmission mounts |
| Jul | 2012 | 151000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Belgium | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 143840 | 500 | Car stalled while driving. Was determined to be crankshaft position sensor. Garage ordered and replaced. Rear tailgate glass would not open and rear defrost would not work. Was determined to be broken rear gate wiring harness. Garage repaired broken wire. |
1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 175000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 176000 | 100 | Front driver's side wheel speed sensor failed resulting in ABS malfunction and auto box malfunction. Replaced both front wheel speed sensors which fixed both problems. |
| Sep | 2011 | 180000 | 140 | replaced 2 oxygen sensors. |
| Mar | 2012 | 181000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 121000 | 1100 | Oil leak due to a crack in the oil assembly where the engine had to be pulled and the oil assembly replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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