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BMW 7-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
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 187 repairs.
BMW 7-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 BMW 7-Series
Engine not specified
2014 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 445hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41500 mi | Rough ride and right side drop. Dealer replaced air shocks. |
2012 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 315hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 65000 mi US $250 |
Transmission malfunction warning, will not shift gears properly without having the shift points reset (EVERYDAY). |
| 69000 mi US $1200 |
Transmission malfunction error followed by power-train malfunction error. Would have to "reset" the transmission almost everyday to avoid issues. The shop stated that the Metronix/valvbody in the transmission was bad - turbine speed sensor and needed to be replaced. The warranty company oped to just replaced the entire transmission given the history of the Metronix failures in these units. Now the car is WONDERFUL, like new. |
2010 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 36500 mi US $400 |
needed to replace transmission. vehicle was slightly out of warranty and dealer called BMW n America and negociated to have repair covered under warranty except for $400.00 charge to me. Repair would have cost $10,500.00 if not warrenty |
2008 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 128960 mi C $120 |
Leaking transmission cooler line due to rust spot on hardline |
| 134540 mi C $400 |
Replaced halfshaft. |
2007 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 55000 mi US $1650 |
oil and filter change, change out transmission fluid and filter. rebuild brake pump. replace tranny pan. repair PDC sensor in rear, and replace PDC power module. Replace ABS occupancy sensor in driver seat. |
2006 BMW 7-Series
Engine not specified
| 87000 mi US $447 |
Transmission Failed had to be replaced at about 86,000 miles. |
2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 78000 mi US $4000 |
Clutch housing had a crack requiring the transmission to be rebuilt. |
| 77000 mi | Valve Stem Seals,DME,Transmission replacement,Passenger side signal light wire harness, all emissions valves and sensors, I bought car from CAR MAX 9/14/2012 and from day one it had problems- just got car back 1/16/2013. runs great. So far. |
| 92000 mi US $960 |
A seal in transmission was causing a fault code and transmission to go into failsafe mode. |
2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 95500 mi US $1400 |
Replaced Guibo joint and other internal transmission parts |
| 77000 mi | oil leak from gearbox sump seal. previously repaired 2 times but they did not replace the (plastic) sump which was warped. this time they have done the full job, sump and seal. |
2003 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 32000 mi | power steering repair and radio repair |
2002 BMW 7-Series
Engine not specified
| 81800 mi US $900 |
Transmission slipping. Repaired with a money-back guarantee. Repair not successful, but Chapman BMW in Phoenix never refunded my $900. |
| 96000 mi | Transmission still slipping. |
2002 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 168300 mi US $4200 |
transmission failed. installed a used one. new tm coolant lines |
2001 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 175460 mi C $530 |
EOL failure of driveshaft. Needed replacement |
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