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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.
2001 BMW X5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 73 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
| BMW X5 in Utah, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Dec 2009107000 miUS $1200 | Catalytic converter valley pan gasket plugs, 1 coil Needed some vertical links on the suspension when sold. | ||
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011158000 miUS $700 | broken rear sawy bar link...replaced control arms, control rods, and lower control arm bushings. | ||
| BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011100000 miUS $2000 | Transmission replaced | ||
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013104000 miUS $2000 | replaced equalizer/repair leak(over $2000) | ||
2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Idaho, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Oct 201256000 miUS $2000 | o2 sensor fail, plus change all fluids, new front brake pads and rotors | ||
| Dec 201467000 miUS $1300 | brakes and rear wheel bearings | ||
| BMW X5 in Iowa, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011136000 miUS $179 | I replaced the liquid cooled alternator with one purchased from www.amazon.com | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 201173000 miUS $500 | engine oil leak | ||
| Apr 201275000 miUS $900 | radiator had to be replaced due to a leak | ||
| BMW X5 in Oregon, United States Feb 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012149000 miUS $112 | Replaced driver side front CV axle. | ||
| Jun 2012153000 miUS $84 | Replaced radiator. Replaced valve cover gaskets and crankcase vent. Replaced cam position sensors (2) | ||
| Aug 2012153000 miUS $215 | Replaced MAF a second time. | ||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Sep 2012133000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2013142000 miUS $233 | High pressure power steering hose near failure, all steering hoses replaced. 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. | ||
| May 2013143400 miUS $1800 | Massive brake failure. System replaced. | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 201272000 miUS $15 | A/C needed recharged...works great now Air Suspension Fail | ||
| Jan 201573800 mi | A/C does not blow cold...small leak Torn CV Boots Power Windows get stuck in the door Driver's Side Door Handle broke...Door cannot be opened from outside...does open from inside | ||
| May 201578000 miUS $500 | Brake line rusted out. Had to be replaced. | ||
| BMW X5 in Colorado, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Apr 2016149200 miUS $1200 | Broken chain guides | ||
| BMW X5 in South Carolina, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010133000 miUS $108 | Broke driver's door handle. | ||
| Jan 2011134000 miUS $80 | Rear windshield wiper assembly. Broke linkage arm. The OE were plastic and when we had the snow/ice here a week or so ago it froze to the rear windshield then when turning it on snapped like a twig. Had to replace coolant expansion tank. Had a crack in it on the seam. | ||
| Dec 2011149000 miUS $700 | Replaced Rear Air Bag Suspension. Replaced Battery and a coil pack. | ||
| BMW X5 in Connecticut, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
| May 201182000 miUS $900 | Radiator developed a hole, repair stop (used car dealer vehicle was purchased from) replaced radiator with new BMW part. | ||
| Jul 201184000 miUS $300 | Driver's door lock mechanism broke. Could open from inside car, but not from outside. | ||
| Sep 201187000 miUS $3200 | Auto transmission failed. Slipped out of gear and then "jammed" back in continously. Sensor replaced, no effect. Transmission replaced with a rebuilt. | ||
| Jan 201491800 miUS $560 | Passenger door would not open. Mechanic had to replace entire inner door workings. Other doors randomly do not unlock. | ||
| BMW X5 in Arizona, United States Jun 2018 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Aug 2018253000 miUS $1112 | Replaced worn out thrust arm bushings. Replaced both valve cover gaskets due to significant leak. | ||
| Sep 2018254000 miUS $2000 | Cross flow fuel pump failed, replaced all fuel pump associated parts including fuel level sending unit. Replaced steering shaft joint which was worn and caused steering to stick. Fixed leaking intake causing poor performance and whistling noise. | ||
| Oct 2018255000 miUS $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. | ||
| BMW X5 in Great Britain Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2013121300 mi | Replacement steering angle sensor required | ||
| Nov 2013122000 mi£250 | Cam chain tensioner failure, resulting in damage to guides requiring complete replacement including chain itself | ||
| Feb 2014123000 mi£100 | Door locking actuator intermittent, replacement required | ||
| May 2014124000 mi£50 | Rear brake pipes rusted excessively. Front control arm balljoint replacement required. Damaged and worn | ||
| Dec 2014128000 mi£10 | Plastic clips forming part of window regulator had broken, causing window to come loose in the door. Replaced clips only and inspected regulator. | ||
| Jan 2015123300 mi£150 | Replacement of control arm bushes with Powerflex aftermarket items due to excessive wobble during braking and heavy acceleration. | ||
| Jun 2018148000 mi£40 | Replaced split air suspension spring/bag | ||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013224000 miUS $900 | Engine water pipe failed, replaced water pump and thermostat. | ||
| Dec 2013232000 miUS $900 | Dead battery... Starter wrecked battery and caused plugs to foul out. Battery, Starter, Starter Wire, Plugs Oil Filter Collapsed clogging engine oil ports | ||
2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Georgia, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201386000 miUS $2000 | idle electric sensor | ||
| BMW X5 in Malawi Sep 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Feb 201387200 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? | ||
| Jun 201494860 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. | ||
| BMW X5 in Georgia, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 2017173000 miUS $100 | Replaced power steering hose. | ||
| Aug 2018183000 miUS $391 | Replace evap control valve & lines. | ||
| Mar 2021196000 miUS $2000 | Steering rack, engine isolators, body repair. | ||
| BMW X5 in Jamaica Mar 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jul 201139060 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. | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012112000 miUS $3116 | NAV System replacement Engine Belts Cracked Power Steering Pressure Pipe Leaking Front Lower Control Arms - Left and Right Rear Upper Control Arms - Left and Right Front Guide Joints and Thrust Arm Bushings - Left and Right Intake Camshaft Position Sensor Oil Filter Housing Gasket Leaking | ||
| BMW X5 in Wisconsin, United States May 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| May 2012139200 miUS $200 | caliper piston boot damaged and replaced. wheel bearing making noise noise in steering column, told it may be the joint between column and steering linkage | ||
| Sep 2012140000 miUS $180 | Check engine light, needed new camshaft sensor | ||
| Oct 2012141000 miUS $500 | L wheel bearing replaced Oil leak from engine | ||
| Dec 2012142000 miUS $300 | L wheel bearing replaced Needed new battery | ||
| Jan 2013135000 mi | something not right with the suspension | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 200993000 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 2010108000 miUS $66 | TAILGATE LATCH ADJUSTED TO REDUCE RATTLE IN TAILGATE | ||
| Oct 2012132500 miUS $5000 | replaced transmission and replaced oil pan gasket | ||
2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| BMW X5 in North Carolina, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 200970000 miUS $100 | Front Driver side turn signal relay harness and socket was replaced, including a new turn signal bulb. | ||
| Jul 201284200 miUS $150 | cam sensor, exhaust side, code 12 on a very fancy Launch brand diagnostic tool...replaced sensor. Code cleared, runs fine now. | ||
| Jun 2015104000 miUS $2000 | Needed new lower control arms, as mine are orig. All suspension parts were totally rusted together. Discovered I needed new hubs, half shafts, CV boots, et al. Also replaced driver door window module. | ||
| May 2016107000 miUS $180 | R & R'd passenger rear window regulator. R & R'd passenger rear window regulator. | ||
| Jun 2016109000 miUS $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... | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jun 201197000 miUS $700 | Steering system leaks. All hoses and related components replaced. | ||
| Jul 2013111000 miUS $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. Rear brakes binding due to corrosion. Removed and cleaned guides. Clunk noise on right turns. Replaced both tie-rod assemblies and both rear upper control arms. Collapsed front strut mounts, worn rear differential mounts not replaced. | ||
| Mar 2014113000 miUS $2442 | Replace Differential Mounts, Rear Subframe Mounts Rear Suspension Repairs, front strut mounts | ||
| Aug 2014114000 miUS $637 | Both Driver and Passenger front door lock mechanisms failed. Driver door could be unlocked with key, passenger door stayed locked. | ||
2001 BMW X5 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Mar 2009110000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 2012145600 miUS $1600 | I had a coolant leak, i had to repair all hoses in the back of the engine... | ||
| BMW X5 in Oregon, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200999000 miUS $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 | ||
2001 BMW X5 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW X5 in Great Britain Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 2009111000 mi£900 | 2 brushes needed replacement. | ||
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