2000 BMW 5-Series Suspension Problems and Repair Histories
2000 BMW 5-Series Suspension and Steering problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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2000 BMW 5-Series for which no Suspension and Steering problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2000 BMW 5-Series problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Suspension problem frequency.
For 2000 BMW 5-Series Suspension problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2000 BMW 5-Series Suspension and Steering problems and repair histories that follow it.
BMW 5-Series Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2000 | BMW 5-Series | 25 5-Series, 9.2 months of data per 5-Series, average 129600 miles 78 |
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2000 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW 5-Series in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 137000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 137000 | 300 | Vibration at speeds over 70 mph |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 79000 | 670 | Front control arms, ball joints, bushings |
| Apr | 2011 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 160000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 160000 | 300 | Rear airbags started to leak - needed to replace |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 80000 | 500 | Rear suspension airbags. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 163000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 163500 | 1850 | Replace both front strut assemblies; Remove upper thrust arms and press in new bushings; Replace left rear sway bar link. |
| Oct | 2012 | 170000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 110000 | 110 | Rear anti-sway bar bracket replacement (OEM units cracked) |
| Mar | 2013 | 111000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 111000 | 750 | Replaced front control arm bushings preventively. |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 91140 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 91760 | 1200 | Steering wheel was vibrating after applying brakes. I was told the vehicle needed new set of front control arm bushings. The steering wheel would vibrate as if the wheels were out of balance at speeds between 40-50 miles. Mechanic identified the problem as the lower controller arm bushings, the parts were ordered and replaced. Problem no longer exists. |
| Mar | 2013 | 116560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 97000 | 710 | Replaced thrust arms in attempt to fix creaking while rolling (unsuccessful). However, replacement did eliminate the "55 mph shimmy" the car experienced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 138000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 143000 | 130 | sway bar link replaced |
| Dec | 2011 | 153000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 107000 | 1800 | Leak in power steering hoses. Also had a flat tire. We needed to replace tires anyway. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 88000 | 0 | Front wheel bearings changed out |
| Sep | 2011 | 95000 | 2200 | Suspension bushings. |
| Apr | 2013 | 103000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Aguascalientes, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 64480 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 73780 | 1500 | Also 2 power steering pump hoses, oil and filter change, coolant change. |
| Mar | 2013 | 80600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 133000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 145000 | 50 | LH Lower ball joint worn. This happens about every 50000 miles and causes a severe brake shimmy. The ball joints need frequent replacement on this vehicle. |
| Jan | 2012 | 146300 | 45 | Replaced left rear lower ball joint due to wear. |
| Jul | 2012 | 147700 | 30 | Stabilizer bar end link pounded out and rattling. Replaced link and it is like new. |
| Mar | 2013 | 150000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 94000 | 650 | Front thrust arm (upper control arm) and sway bar link end bushings worn. All four bushings were replaced along with the bars. Power steering hose leaking. Replaced, fluid flushed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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