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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%)

Chart based on 84 repairs.
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2007 BMW X5 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (38%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 29 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

42000 mi

US $50
Engine overheated due to coolant leak. 
66000 mi

US $1700
Radiator had a crack and had to be replaced 
87000 mi

US $1500
Water pump and thermo stat 

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2007 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

88300 mi

US $200
Oil leak. Transmission fluid leak. 
22000 mi 6 items - none were considered issues / problems by us - reprogram transmission; replace firewall component; software update; check and secure rear seat mount; check and adjust two front headrests; routine service call 
26500 mi in canada, transmission "froze" and would not engage; taken to dealer on flatbed problem apparently cleared itself up; system check found no problem; all fluids checked and topped. 
29000 mi 3 of 4 sticking door handles - all replaced under warranty; software reprogram for i drive and for transmission - 2nd time in last year for tranny - although i feel it did not need update in the first place. 
59700 mi

US $50
I took it to get the fluids topped off and the mechanic at the dealer noticed 4 oil leaks. I took it to an independent shop and two gaskets had to be replaced. We picked up the X5 for a few days while waiting on parts, on the way home from work one day the car absolutely shut down and left my wife stranded on the side of the highway. Fuel pump had apparently failed!!! 
52740 mi

C $200
Valve cover gasket leaking 
30000 mi

US $900
Replace one oxygen sensor 

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2007 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

44000 mi

US $250
Valve cover leaking oil tensioner for belt defective 
60000 mi

US $1200
Water pump failure. Towed to shop. 
63000 mi

US $900
Water pump failure 
70000 mi

US $996
New spark plugs and coils 
87000 mi

US $2000
Valve cover leaking oil 
107000 mi

US $1859
Leak from engine gasket and oil filter housing. Both repaired/replaced 
103000 mi

US $1200
Misfiring valve One cyclinder down 
45000 mi Cracked Radiator 
51000 mi TWVP Pump? (something to do with the gas tank) Dealer agreed to fix for free, even though out of warranty. 
64000 mi

US $1500
Electronic Water Pump Failure and resulting thermostat destruction. Totally lame. $1500 at the dealership to fix. 
76000 mi

US $1500
Since purchasing brand new, my X5 has required (3) radiators and (1) electric water pump $1500, and (1) transmission pan & gasket $1400. I am now at 76K miles. I'm leaving out the minor stuff. 
135000 mi

US $1500
Oil Pan Leak (Moderate) 
135300 mi

US $5200
Catalytic Converter #1 & #2 required replacement; Replacement of Oxygen Sensors; Replacement of Cam Sensor Replacement of Serpentine Belt Pulleys/Tensioners 
137000 mi

US $4000
This is the worst car ever owned. Bad Main Seal, Bad Catalytic Converters, Bad Differential, Bad Water Pump. After 100K miles, literally everything went bad. I will NEVER own a BMW ever again. They are not built like they used to be. 
44000 mi

US $1570
There was an oil leak that was repaired. Found as part of the routine maintenance visit. It took 2 days to fix both problems. thank goodness it was covered under warranty. While performing routine maintenance, the tech noticed that an air panel in the engine was cracked and no longer attached. It had to be replaced. 
7440 mi Oxygen sensor replacement 
79980 mi Fan failed taking out other fan Vanos solenoid replaced for the second time in two years. 
61000 mi

US $250
Check engine appeared. Once again, after diagnostic, we found out the solenoid needs to be replaced. Update: sold without replacing, advised new owner. 
117100 mi

US $1400
Ignition coils and plugs. All 6 of both replaced 

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2007 BMW X5 Engine Problems

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