2001 BMW X5 BMW X5 2001

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2001 BMW X5 repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (8%)

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2001 BMW X5 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (29%)

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2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

121300 mi Replacement steering angle sensor required 
124000 mi

£50
Rear brake pipes rusted excessively. 
255000 mi

US $150
ABS Module intermittent failure in wet weather. Prevented vehicle from moving due to engaging ABS while accelerating. Could not be reproduced once the vehicle was dry, ABS module not replaced due to cost and only occurring once. 
143400 mi

US $1800
Massive brake failure. System replaced. 
78000 mi

US $500
Brake line rusted out. Had to be replaced. 

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2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

139200 mi

US $200
caliper piston boot damaged and replaced. 

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2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD

111000 mi

US $4076
Rear brakes binding due to corrosion. Removed and cleaned guides. 

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2001 BMW X5 Brake Problems

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