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2011 BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (51%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (1%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 201 repairs.
2011 BMW X5 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (78%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 83000 mi | Drive shaft failed, BMW repaired under recall notice |
| 7700 mi | Broken U Joint that comes out of the front of the transfer box |
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 75800 mi | replace driveshaft |
| 62000 mi US $100 |
Front drive-shaft u-joint failed, drive-shaft rotated freely and fractured the transmission case. BMW has since issued a recall for this failure mode. Transmission, under shields, and drive-shaft were replaced by BMW. The new transmission case didn't properly seal from the previous repair and a transmission fluid leak was observed. An attempt to reseal the transmission was made but failed. A 3rd transmission was installed and the leak was resolved. |
| 75000 mi US $2000 |
4x4 Stabilization, ABS, Brake lights all came on. Identified transfer case as the problem, required replacement. $4800 job. |
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 101000 mi | Front axle replacement? |
| 13000 mi | Error code stated that all-wheel drive and stability system not working. No problem found. Code reset. |
| 49000 mi | pump or fan blade noise coming from under the driver's seat. I recorded it and played it for the service advisor. They couldn't duplicate it. Still an issue. Having to live with it. |
| 75000 mi | Warning on iDrive that transmission may not be able to shift into Park. No symptoms other than warning. Happens in cold weather. |
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