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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 BMW X5

Engine not specified

136000 mi

US $179
I replaced the liquid cooled alternator with one purchased from www.amazon.com  

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2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

232000 mi

US $900
Dead battery... Starter wrecked battery and caused plugs to foul out. Battery, Starter, Starter Wire, Plugs 
123000 mi

£100
Door locking actuator intermittent, replacement required 
133000 mi

US $1100
Alternator amperage failure caused onboard computer to shut down ALL systems and created a massive simultaneous FAIL while driving at highway speed on freeway. Dangerous! After towing to a BMW-certified shop, system was diagnosed. 
142000 mi

US $233
Brake sensor light failure. Brakes were very and near failure, but no warning light. Mechanic detected the problem. Sensor badly installed prior to purchase. Replaced it. 
72000 mi

US $15
A/C needed recharged...works great now 
75000 mi A/C does not blow cold...small leak 

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2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

142000 mi

US $300
Needed new battery 
112000 mi

US $3116
NAV System replacement 

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2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD

114000 mi

US $637
Both Driver and Passenger front door lock mechanisms failed. Driver door could be unlocked with key, passenger door stayed locked. 
70000 mi

US $100
Front Driver side turn signal relay harness and socket was replaced, including a new turn signal bulb. 
104000 mi

US $2000
Also replaced driver door window module. 
106900 mi

US $180
R & R'd passenger rear window regulator. 

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2001 BMW X5 Electrical Problems

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