2002 BMW X5 BMW X5 2002

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2002 BMW X5 repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 114 repairs.
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2002 BMW X5 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (6%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 BMW X5

Engine not specified

89000 mi

£2500
Replaced four wishbones, because were slanted outwards. 

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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

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. 
130000 mi

US $100
Driver side lower control arm ball joint failed, causing clunk over bumps, vibration in steering braking from highway speeds. 
110000 mi

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

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2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

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). 
117000 mi

US $800
front wheel bearing, control arm. update: later cleared up on their own. 
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 
144000 mi power steering tubes (3) leakng 

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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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2002 BMW X5 Suspension Problems

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