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2006 BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (8%)
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Chart based on 144 repairs.
2006 BMW X5 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| 96800 mi US $135 |
Two trips to non-dealer mechanic to eventually replace a leaky power steering hose. |
2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV
355-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 98000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced left front control arm |
| 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. |
2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV
315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 72500 mi US $826 |
Noise left front wheel. Dealer recommend |
| 86000 mi US $582 |
Replace bushings in suspension arms |
2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 80700 mi US $900 |
Rear wheel bearing and hub |
2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 75300 mi US $1500 |
Replaced front left control arm |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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] |
| 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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