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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%)

Chart based on 105 repairs.
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2001 BMW X5 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (31%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 35 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

86000 mi

US $2000
idle electric sensor 
107000 mi

US $1200
Catalytic converter valley pan gasket plugs, 1 coil 
104000 mi

US $2000
replaced equalizer/repair leak(over $2000) 

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2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

153000 mi

US $84
Replaced radiator.  Replaced valve cover gaskets and crankcase vent. Replaced cam position sensors (2) 
153000 mi

US $215
Replaced MAF a second time. 
224000 mi

US $900
Engine water pipe failed, replaced water pump and thermostat. 
232000 mi

US $900
Oil Filter Collapsed clogging engine oil ports 
253000 mi

US $1112
Replaced both valve cover gaskets due to significant leak. 
254000 mi

US $2000
Cross flow fuel pump failed, replaced all fuel pump associated parts including fuel level sending unit. Fixed leaking intake causing poor performance and whistling noise. 
149200 mi

US $1200
Broken chain guides 
122000 mi

£250
Cam chain tensioner failure, resulting in damage to guides requiring complete replacement including chain itself 
56000 mi

US $2000
o2 sensor fail, plus change all fluids, new front brake pads and rotors 
73000 mi

US $500
engine oil leak 
75000 mi

US $900
radiator had to be replaced due to a leak 
134000 mi

US $80
Had to replace coolant expansion tank. Had a crack in it on the seam.  
149000 mi

US $700
Replaced Battery and a coil pack. 
82000 mi

US $900
Radiator developed a hole, repair stop (used car dealer vehicle was purchased from) replaced radiator with new BMW part. 

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2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

99000 mi

US $526
New plastic kit (hose connectors, expansion tank, ect.), new radiator, new water pump, new thermostat.  Replace left bank cam position sensor. Water Pump Replaced 
93000 mi

US $450
I noticed an oil leak and had the hoses replaced. Leaks were still present after a week or so and was told this leak was from a different area that needs to be repaired and was charged mostly for labor the second time. 
140000 mi

US $180
Check engine light, needed new camshaft sensor 
141000 mi

US $500
Oil leak from engine 
39060 mi Cylinder head need refurbish; head gasket replaced. Car still cannot start. Update in October: car is still in shop awaiting the correct head gasket. 
112000 mi

US $3116
Engine Belts Cracked Intake Camshaft Position Sensor Oil Filter Housing Gasket Leaking 
87200 mi Discovered that check engine light comes on when you start the car while the foot is pressed on the brake pedal. Call it a false alarm but it unfortunately does not come off until you restart without the foot on the brake. anyone with same? 
94860 mi

$200
Car was leaking a bit of oil and possibly water. oil smell and a bit of smoke was evident when the car was driven after a long period of being idle. Mechanic indicated and replaced head gasket. the problem is now fixed. 
183000 mi

US $391
Replace evap control valve & lines. 

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2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD

84200 mi

US $150
cam sensor, exhaust side, code 12 on a very fancy Launch brand diagnostic tool...replaced sensor. Code cleared, runs fine now. 
109000 mi

US $225
CEL came on, with power driveability way off. BMW Indie read code, and R & R'd cam position sensor, intake side. Exhaust side was replaced a year+ ago... 
111000 mi

US $4076
Engine felt like not running on all cylinders. Fault codes for misfires. Replaced crankcase vent valve and attaching hoses. Replaced faulty intake resonance flap. Also replaced spark plugs as preventive maintenance. 
113000 mi

US $2442
Replace Differential Mounts, Rear Subframe Mounts  

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2001 BMW X5 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

110000 mi

US $2000
Long story short, I had to pay 2k on repairs that my dealer said they fixed while the car was still under warranty. They didn't do anything. I had a coolant leak and valve cover issues. 
145600 mi

US $1600
I had a coolant leak, i had to repair all hoses in the back of the engine... 

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2001 BMW X5 Engine Problems

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