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Originally Posted by XutvJet
These aren't belt driven pumps that have the plastic impellers that break like in older BMWs. These water pumps are completely electric. They simply burn out over time, typically within 6-7 years and 70K miles. Having one fail within 4 years or less is uncommon and not the norm.
Replacement is a pain because the water pump is typically buried in a jungle of hoses and squeezed between the front of the engine, suspension, subframe, and radiator. When you replace the water pump, it also makes sense to replace the thermostat.
Costs to replace at a dealer or indy shop is around $800-1,200.
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That is simply untrue. I personally had a water pump fail at 52,000 miles. They fail at 50-60k routinely.