2007 BMW X5 BMW X5 2007

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2007 BMW X5 repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (2%)

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2007 BMW X5 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 BMW X5

Engine not specified

170000 mi

US $400
would lose charge after about two weeks of use, alternator working, new battery installed, 
170000 mi After the third attempt the came to the conclusion that the car needed a new alternator. The car now seems to be running fine. 

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2007 BMW X5 4dr SUV

350-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

3500 mi low oil indicator on for no apparent reason and parking brake malfunction 
46000 mi

US $2100
Secondary HVAC fan failure. Fan and belts replaced. 
61000 mi

US $500
Cable to window control unit was pinched in door frame from the factory and had worn until it shorted. Cable had to be spliced from controller to door opening. 
61000 mi

US $1950
A/C compressor had lost oil and was about to fail. New compressor and belts replaced 
3026 mi No cold air at time from air cond 
11374 mi no cold air repaired after 2 weeks 
11495 mi No cold air 
15940 mi battery drain car in 30 plus days so far 
15940 mi Terrible auto two dead batteries and can not use 
59700 mi

US $50
We picked up the X5 from the shop because we were told it was ready to go, we made it less than five miles and the A/C quit blowing, we turned around and took it back. They told us the alternator failed. 
127000 mi

US $500
Shorted wire for adaptive suspension 
65060 mi

C $1000
Alternator was malfunctioning. This caused the battery to not charge, alternator was replaced. 

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2007 BMW X5 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

9426 mi Replaced Nav DVD drive 
98000 mi Aircon was over gassed previously which caused problems. Aircon regas and software update of sensors required 
100000 mi AC Control Panel reinstalled. Worked for that day and failed again 
102000 mi Compressor, Condenser and Controller replaced under warranty. Actual fault linked to relay by wheel arch but new items remain on vehicle 
104000 mi

£150
Rear Inner Lights failed due to either vibration or moisture ingress 
16678 mi Defective Battery, warranty 
67500 mi

US $4000
Air only through the defroster vents. No air through dash or rear vents 
50220 mi

¤900
Windshield water pumps in both front and back has to be replaced. 
61000 mi

US $250
A diagnostic was done and the battery needed to be changed.Maybe the problem is not over because my son said the battery has to be registered with BMW !? 
86180 mi

C $600
iDrive Screen needed to be replaced 
127000 mi

US $3500
Dead battery 

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2007 BMW X5 Electrical Problems

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