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BMW X5 repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

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

Other (6%)

Chart based on 1643 repairs.
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BMW X5 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (27%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 188 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 282hp 3.0L I6 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

15000 mi Warnning screen that chassis had a problem and car should be brought to dealer. This warning appeared several times. 

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2017 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

38440 mi Replaced LF strut due to leakage, replaced both rear control arms due wear. Replaced front tension strut due to wear (clunking) 

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2017 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

22940 mi suspension aircompressor failure 
29760 mi air springs for the rear suspension. both side. 

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2015 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

87000 mi

US $800
Air compressor for air suspension failed, replaced air compressor 
94000 mi

US $200
rear air springs were starting to leak, replaced both though only one was leaking. 
24000 mi Squeaking noise from steering wheel when telescoping, dealer lubricated. Issue returned in June. Rear suspension air bladder defective, dealer replaced.  
26000 mi Squeaking steering column issue returned, dealer re-lubricated. 

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2015 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 255hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

40920 mi Air suspension failed twice in one week. Had to replace air bag both times. First repair failed after two days. Dealer blamed on bad part. Second replacement ok. Also had heated seat repaired (not uniformly heating) and engine light was on due to faulty particle sensor. All good now. All under warranty thankfully! 
45000 mi Front thrust bushings failing. 

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2014 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 445hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

70000 mi

US $300
Passenger control arm 
11796 mi replaced power steering hose that had been cut by rubbing against a pulley 

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2014 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

113000 mi

US $700
Needed new left rear suspension airbag 

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2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 440hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

46580 mi The front shock absorbers/struts were replaced. I had noticed nothing but the maintenance team suggested it after a thorough car inspection. BMW dealer rocks! I paid nothing. PS. I live in Abu Dhabi, UAE 
122140 mi

¤800
Front Wheel bushings were changed as they were worn out and cause noise. 

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2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

42000 mi Power Steering fluid was leaking and resevoir was empty. I refilled and drove it to the dealer. Tech claimed that there was no discernable leak, and it has not lost fluid since in 2,000 miles, but it definitely leaked at some point as fluid was all over the lower shield. 
40920 mi

C $1200
Broken driver side rear coil spring. Replaced both rear coils. 

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2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

20200 mi Power steering fluid leak 
79882 mi

US $1563
Front tension rod bushings worn and cracked, excessive play in front axle replaced both front bushings. 
60000 mi

US $700
Thrust Arm Bushings 

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2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

24000 mi Car makes loading spring sound when turning left on uneven surface. Dealership couldn't replicate the problem. 
57200 mi

US $400
Rear Upper Control Arms replaced 
53000 mi

US $414
Lower Control Arm Strut Bushings worn beyond limits. 
98638 mi

US $1547
Right rear air spring failed. Replaced both rear air springs. 
68000 mi Car was out of alignment and attempts to re-align failed. Dealer says I have to totally replace the tie rods to a tune of $1,400. I'm appealing with BMW 
79000 mi Fixed power steering which broke after they had preformed an axle re-call 

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2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

75000 mi

US $250
Replaced worn lower control arms. 
56729 mi

US $1713
Extracted broken wheel lock & replaced with regular studs. Replaced both rear coil springs due to small break/piece missing on tapered end of one of the springs. 

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2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 555hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

79540 mi

US $3000
Left rear air spring replaced 

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2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

7700 mi Steering rack puking fluid, had to be completely removed and replaced. Would have cost around $5K if no warranty! 
83000 mi Slow leak in left rear air bag leveling suspension. Replaced both left and right air bags myself for under $400, dealer quoted $1500. 

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2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

67000 mi Bushing was leaking, will need to be replaced in next several months 
47500 mi

US $50
Thrust bushings leaking 
58700 mi

US $50
Sway bar link broken 
77000 mi

US $50
Rear air spring leaking and replaced. 
93000 mi Left rear air spring replacement 
62000 mi

US $1500
Tie rod bushings worn and loose. Some noise from front end. Tie rod ends replaced. 
78360 mi

US $45
Replace front sway bar links. Bushings had worn to the point that bumps created a 'thunk' from the front end. Problem easily solved. 

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2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

1340 mi metallic noise in right rear suspension when driving over certain speed bumps. Source of problem diagnosed and a temporary lubricant has eliminated noise. A 2nd follow-up visit will be required to insert a longer lasting talcum powder. 2nd trip back to shop for rear suspension metallic noises. Problem briefly cured with injection of talcum lubricant, but noises returned. Due serious unrelated back pain & the challenge of getting in and out of this high up beast, I sold it. 
60000 mi

US $50
Noise coming from suspension whenever going over uneven road. 
58000 mi

US $50
While replacing wheel bearing dealer's mechanic discovered a leaking rubber air spring in the rear suspension. 
79360 mi

C $250
Bushing and bearing replacement 

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2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 282hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

154380 mi

C $500
Bearing for both front low control arms replaced 
169260 mi

C $260
Replaced both front hub bearings due to noise that indicated failure. 
182900 mi

C $300
lower front control arms replaced due to wear. 
192200 mi

C $404
Wheel bearing on drivers side became noisy. Replaced left wheel bearing. 
246760 mi

C $500
Towing damaged tie-rod. Replace and alignment 

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2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

79500 mi

US $150
Leak in rear air spring 
90400 mi

US $1100
Replace airbags in rear suspension 

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2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

74400 mi

C $299
sway bar links front and rear could not find sway bar bushings from dealer or aftermarket 

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2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

120000 mi

US $200
Severe squeaking noise coming from drivers side strut. Failed bump stop 
129000 mi

US $400
Strut hats, bump stops, and thrust arms were replaced. The strut hat and bump stop damage happened due to terrible roads. The thrust arm bushings needed to be replaced but it's cheaper to replace the entire arm. 

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2009 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

84320 mi

C $949
Air bag wore through and leaked. 

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2009 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

56400 mi

¤2000
car was making noises on left side, took it to shop and discovered the bushes of the sway bar were totally worn. Replaced whole thing. 
66960 mi

¤3500
Vehicle was making knocking sounds upon turning and going over speed humps. 
76260 mi Air Suspension leaking, car rear would sag overnight. 
76260 mi Air suspension never fixed. 

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2009 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

90000 mi

US $230
Replaced thrust arms 

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2008 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

129800 mi

US $1120
Air bags (Compressor suboptimal but not replaced) 
151300 mi

US $1250
Replaced compressor for air suspension 
172000 mi

US $1395
Control arm struts and sway bars - both sides 
98580 mi

¤1000
Right air suspension failure 
145000 mi Front struts making noise. 
2480 mi Noise in the front right suspension is very intermittent. Dealers couldn't replicate. Another visit is booked for March for further inspection. 
4340 mi intermittent suspension noise while driving over uneven roads, could not replicate while at dealership 
6200 mi Completely dismantled and reassembled suspension. No noise so far. 
101000 mi

US $600
Bushing (front) replaced 
46500 mi Power Steering hose leaking fluid. Cost was $300, and was covered by warranty. 
36700 mi Auto leveling suspension failed = height level sensor replaced. 
125000 mi

US $900
The rear air spring shocks had a slight leak. They had difficulty maintaining air and the compressor ran constantly. 
128340 mi Replaced both rear Airbags again 2 yrs after replacing them 
100000 mi

US $1000
Left rear Air suspension developed leak (would deflate when parked), replaced 
101000 mi

US $800
Other side rear air suspension also failed. (Was warned that both would fail around same time, but mechanic suggested that we just replace the first failure and wait for the second to fail. Which it did, in < 6 mo) 

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2008 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

100000 mi

US $1500
Replaced compressor 
94000 mi

US $100
Thrust bushings cracked 
206100 mi

US $2000
LH front wheel bearing shot. Steering angle sensor failed causing AWD and start-up assistance malfunction. 
210000 mi RH front wheel bearing failed a month after the LH. 
27000 mi Auto-level suspension malfunction. Replaced Air supply system on driver side left. 
125000 mi

US $1400
Front axle control arms and struts replaced 
57300 mi

US $50
Ball joint creaking 
80000 mi Car was tilted on flat ground. Intermittent warning light would come on - said '"level control system malfunction." They found a rear suspension problem and fixed it. 
50000 mi noise from rear suspension 

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2007 BMW X5

Engine not specified

42000 mi Loud noise from front sway bar. 

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2007 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

69440 mi The leveling function of the rear suspension. 
45000 mi

US $3322
Faulty Air Suspension and rear height level sensor 
127000 mi

US $500
Replace front coil spring s both broken 

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2007 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

49600 mi

A $1200
Front Suspension Arm Brushing Replaced 
1200 mi Steering wheel does not return to driving position; Rattle in sunroof; leaking strut on rear hatch 
67500 mi

US $4000
Sway bar replacement 
73000 mi

US $1500
Replaced both rear air shocks 
127000 mi

US $3500
Struts went bad 
71700 mi

US $1500
Leaking air springs in the self-leveling suspension 
110960 mi

C $2000
Suspension air bags needed replacement 
112660 mi Suspension air bags failed again and needed to be replaced again (improper installation) 

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2006 BMW X5

Engine not specified

96800 mi

US $135
Two trips to non-dealer mechanic to eventually replace a leaky power steering hose. 

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2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

96000 mi

US $2500
shit vehicle - too many repairs to list. got rid of it because struts are going - $2500 job minimum DID not fix. 
98000 mi

US $1500
Replaced left front control arm 

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2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV

315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

72500 mi

US $826
Noise left front wheel. Dealer recommend 
63500 mi

US $1100
Front Suspension bushings replaced 
74400 mi Bushings replaced 
89280 mi

C $1300
Upper and lower control arms, tie rods, ball joints, stabilizers all replaced, alignment and road test performed. 
32000 mi Strut bushing and rubber mounting replaced. 
48000 mi

US $50
Power steering fluid leak. Parts replaced.  
48800 mi

US $50
Bushing replaced on drivers side front wheel.  
60000 mi

US $50
Bushings replaced. 
86000 mi

US $582
Replace bushings in suspension arms 

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2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

80700 mi

US $900
Rear wheel bearing and hub 

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2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

51000 mi

US $102
Vibration in steering wheel while turning. Power steering hoses were leaking and fluid was low. Hoses and fluid replaced. Suspension bushing leaking; bushings were replaced and alignment performed. 
91000 mi

US $600
Power steering hose leak 
98000 mi

US $800
Push out bushing leaking 
121000 mi

US $2000
Replaced [tie-rod ends] 
82000 mi

US $527
replace rear upper control arms 
95800 mi

US $101
Power steering leak 
100000 mi

US $53
Power steering leak from another hose 
75300 mi

US $1500
Replaced front left control arm 
73000 mi Went to dealer in March because of steering wheel shaking when brakes are applied around 70mph and was told thrust arm bushings were shot(not covered under CPO). Will get it done at a local bmw specialist shop in April. not serious. 
72800 mi

US $1100
Leaking red fluid under car. Diagnosis: Power steering hoses needed replacing. Common problem with these X5's 

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2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

59000 mi Replaced tie-rod ends. 
59300 mi

US $4500
One airstrut broke, requiring both to be replaced, and after a more careful examination, several other related parts also needed to be replaced including a wheel.  
63900 mi

US $4000
BUSHINGS. 
46000 mi Air suspension issues, dealer reprogrammed EHC II module 
46000 mi

US $1000
Replaced rear height sensor and again reprogrammed ECH II module for Air-ride suspension. What a POS system. Next repair(if needed) is to remove the entire thing and go with a nice coil-over set up. 
46000 mi

US $1900
Full front control arms, tie-rod,end-links and ball joint replacement. 13 parts in total. BMW parts are the suck 
48000 mi

US $1900
The POS air ride suspension again... needed a new EHC II module. also a GT1 reprogram and ride height sensor. 
49000 mi

US $900
Air ride fault (Suspension ECU) 900 bucks... btw when this goes it throws all the ABS into limp mode. 
49200 mi

US $170
Air fault again.. LF ride height sensor. 

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2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV

315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

85000 mi

US $1600
shaking when braking replaced tie rods and rotors 
88000 mi

US $400
power steering hoses 
60000 mi

US $50
indicator light on for maint., alignment ($150), coolant flush ($150) not include in maint, front ball bearing replaced (entire control arm replaced per BMW warranty) $50 deductible 
73000 mi

US $50
Heated steering wheel replaced,  
93500 mi

US $750
Self-level system is inactive 
100000 mi

US $1120
Leasking Power steering hoses were replaced. 

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2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

75640 mi

C $1400
Brought in for check of non working ac. They put in a colored liquid to detect if there was a leak. At the same time, dealer found a leaking seal on transmission and the strap belt had to be replaced ,steering hose to be changed....wow! 
96900 mi

US $2010
power steering leaks 
236000 mi

US $500
Power steering hose replacement 
96000 mi

US $3000
Bushings replaced 
56300 mi

US $2250
car also needed power steering line replaced, belts replaced 

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2004 BMW X5 4dr SUV

315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

110000 mi

US $2800
replace front right air shock and air compressor 
89000 mi

US $1640
Ball joints, thrust rods, CV joints, sway bar 
90113 mi

US $150
Replace power steering supply line 
98022 mi

US $358
Replace LF Outer axle boot 
117000 mi

US $307
Power steering fluid was leaking, replaced return pipe 
142000 mi

US $122
Diagnosed shuddering when braking as worn lower ball joints, necessity of replacing lower control arms. 
176000 mi Low pressure hose loose 

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2004 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

140000 mi

US $5
Replaced power steering resevoir to pump hose 
132000 mi

US $1600
Replace front control arms  
145000 mi

US $250
Noise developed [stabilizer bar] Replacing sway bars fixed it. 
73000 mi

US $1000
Lower control arm was leaking and required replacement. Replaced L/R lower control arms. 
75500 mi

US $1200
replaced CV boots on front axle wheels 

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2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV

340-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

78000 mi

US $1100
Steering wheel has squeaky noise. Plastic bearings are bad; located in lower half of the steering column. Requires removal of airbag. 
79000 mi Steering wheel has squeaky noise. Plastic bearings are bad; located in lower half of the steering column. Requires removal of airbag. Mechanic replaced bearings, minor noise left, but not like before. 

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2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

111600 mi

C $600
Air suspension-airbag and compressor 
83080 mi

C $3605
Steering rod, rear upper control arm, front thrust rid steer. 
83080 mi and there was a 1500 dollar repair that needed to be done to the wheels (I don't know what it was). I spent an average of $1,100 a month on repairs during the 16 months I owned it. 
144000 mi

US $2000
Replaced lower control arms. 

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2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

120000 mi

US $400
Needed to replace the high pressure hose 
85000 mi

US $1700
Wheel bearing 
95360 mi

C $1700
control arms replace 
119400 mi

US $650
ball joint-steering arm on passengers side 

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2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD

88040 mi

C $1100
tie rod, ball joint 

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2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV

340-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

187020 mi

C $600
Rear A-arms worn causing premature rear tire wear. 
86408 mi

US $354
Replaced both front sway-bar links Replaced both front sway-bar links 

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2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

110000 mi

US $250
Strut mount bearing worn. Replaced with new. 
89000 mi

£2500
Replaced four wishbones, because were slanted outwards. 
130000 mi

US $100
Driver side lower control arm ball joint failed, causing clunk over bumps, vibration in steering braking from highway speeds. 
56000 mi

US $2300
Front driver's and passenger's side air suspension replaced (Self Leveling Suspension), Replaced emergency brake shoes. 
87000 mi

US $300
Thrust arm bushings replaced. $60 bushings. $200 repair labor. 
126000 mi

US $600
Front and rear suspension arms and bushings wore out causing vibration while driving. 

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2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

101960 mi

C $1300
Tie rod ends 
114700 mi

C $900
Also, replaced tie rod on driver side. 
117800 mi

C $600
Replace front stabilizer  
145000 mi

US $500
rough ride 
178000 mi

US $2500
Annual Maintenance. Every system, belt,and fluid on this car has been checked, serviced, or replaced as needed with premium quality parts. Big item was $650 for Bilstein monotube shocks (not cheap twin tube shocks). 
144000 mi power steering tubes (3) leakng 
117000 mi

US $800
front wheel bearing, control arm. update: later cleared up on their own. 

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2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD

163300 mi

US $1300
front lower control arms replaced. Sounds a lot quieter now. 

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2001 BMW X5

Engine not specified

107000 mi

US $1200
Needed some vertical links on the suspension when sold. 
158000 mi

US $700
broken rear sawy bar link...replaced control arms, control rods, and lower control arm bushings. 

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2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

142000 mi

US $766
High pressure power steering hose near failure, all steering hoses replaced. 
72000 mi

US $15
Air Suspension Fail 
253000 mi

US $1112
Replaced worn out thrust arm bushings. 
254000 mi

US $2000
Replaced steering shaft joint which was worn and caused steering to stick. 
67000 mi

US $1300
brakes and rear wheel bearings 
149000 mi

US $700
Replaced Rear Air Bag Suspension. 
124000 mi

£50
Front control arm balljoint replacement required. Damaged and worn 
125500 mi

£150
Replacement of control arm bushes with Powerflex aftermarket items due to excessive wobble during braking and heavy acceleration. 
148000 mi

£40
Replaced split air suspension spring/bag 

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2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

112000 mi

US $3116
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 
173000 mi

US $100
Replaced power steering hose. 
196000 mi

US $2000
Steering rack, engine isolators, body repair. 
139200 mi

US $200
wheel bearing making noise noise in steering column, told it may be the joint between column and steering linkage 
141000 mi

US $500
L wheel bearing replaced 
142000 mi

US $300
L wheel bearing replaced 
135000 mi something not right with the suspension 

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2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD

104000 mi

US $2000
Needed new lower control arms, as mine are orig. All suspension parts were totally rusted together. 
97000 mi

US $700
Steering system leaks. All hoses and related components replaced. 
111000 mi

US $4076
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. 
113000 mi

US $2442
Rear Suspension Repairs, front strut mounts 

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