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2008 BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 162 repairs.
2008 BMW X5 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (35%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (4%)
< $100 (48%)
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.
2008 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| 50000 mi | noise from rear suspension |
| 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. |
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 |
| 101000 mi US $600 |
Bushing (front) replaced |
| 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) |
| 128340 mi | Replaced both rear Airbags again 2 yrs after replacing them |
| 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. |
| 145000 mi | Front struts making noise. |
| 125000 mi US $900 |
The rear air spring shocks had a slight leak. They had difficulty maintaining air and the compressor ran constantly. |
| 36700 mi | Auto leveling suspension failed = height level sensor replaced. |
| 46500 mi | Power Steering hose leaking fluid. Cost was $300, and was covered by warranty. |
2008 BMW X5 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $1400 |
Front axle control arms and struts replaced |
| 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. |
| 100000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced compressor |
| 57300 mi US $50 |
Ball joint creaking |
| 27000 mi | Auto-level suspension malfunction. Replaced Air supply system on driver side left. |
| 94000 mi US $100 |
Thrust bushings cracked |
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