| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2001 BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 105 repairs.
2001 BMW X5 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (31%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (11%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| 86000 mi US $2000 |
idle electric sensor |
| 107000 mi US $1200 |
Catalytic converter valley pan gasket plugs, 1 coil |
| 104000 mi US $2000 |
replaced equalizer/repair leak(over $2000) |
2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 153000 mi US $84 |
Replaced radiator. Replaced valve cover gaskets and crankcase vent. Replaced cam position sensors (2) |
| 153000 mi US $215 |
Replaced MAF a second time. |
| 224000 mi US $900 |
Engine water pipe failed, replaced water pump and thermostat. |
| 232000 mi US $900 |
Oil Filter Collapsed clogging engine oil ports |
| 253000 mi US $1112 |
Replaced both valve cover gaskets due to significant leak. |
| 254000 mi US $2000 |
Cross flow fuel pump failed, replaced all fuel pump associated parts including fuel level sending unit. Fixed leaking intake causing poor performance and whistling noise. |
| 149200 mi US $1200 |
Broken chain guides |
| 122000 mi £250 |
Cam chain tensioner failure, resulting in damage to guides requiring complete replacement including chain itself |
| 56000 mi US $2000 |
o2 sensor fail, plus change all fluids, new front brake pads and rotors |
| 73000 mi US $500 |
engine oil leak |
| 75000 mi US $900 |
radiator had to be replaced due to a leak |
| 134000 mi US $80 |
Had to replace coolant expansion tank. Had a crack in it on the seam. |
| 149000 mi US $700 |
Replaced Battery and a coil pack. |
| 82000 mi US $900 |
Radiator developed a hole, repair stop (used car dealer vehicle was purchased from) replaced radiator with new BMW part. |
2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 99000 mi US $526 |
New plastic kit (hose connectors, expansion tank, ect.), new radiator, new water pump, new thermostat. Replace left bank cam position sensor. Water Pump Replaced |
| 93000 mi US $450 |
I noticed an oil leak and had the hoses replaced. Leaks were still present after a week or so and was told this leak was from a different area that needs to be repaired and was charged mostly for labor the second time. |
| 140000 mi US $180 |
Check engine light, needed new camshaft sensor |
| 141000 mi US $500 |
Oil leak from engine |
| 39060 mi | Cylinder head need refurbish; head gasket replaced. Car still cannot start. Update in October: car is still in shop awaiting the correct head gasket. |
| 112000 mi US $3116 |
Engine Belts Cracked Intake Camshaft Position Sensor Oil Filter Housing Gasket Leaking |
| 87200 mi | Discovered that check engine light comes on when you start the car while the foot is pressed on the brake pedal. Call it a false alarm but it unfortunately does not come off until you restart without the foot on the brake. anyone with same? |
| 94860 mi $200 |
Car was leaking a bit of oil and possibly water. oil smell and a bit of smoke was evident when the car was driven after a long period of being idle. Mechanic indicated and replaced head gasket. the problem is now fixed. |
| 183000 mi US $391 |
Replace evap control valve & lines. |
2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 84200 mi US $150 |
cam sensor, exhaust side, code 12 on a very fancy Launch brand diagnostic tool...replaced sensor. Code cleared, runs fine now. |
| 109000 mi US $225 |
CEL came on, with power driveability way off. BMW Indie read code, and R & R'd cam position sensor, intake side. Exhaust side was replaced a year+ ago... |
| 111000 mi US $4076 |
Engine felt like not running on all cylinders. Fault codes for misfires. Replaced crankcase vent valve and attaching hoses. Replaced faulty intake resonance flap. Also replaced spark plugs as preventive maintenance. |
| 113000 mi US $2442 |
Replace Differential Mounts, Rear Subframe Mounts |
2001 BMW X5 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 110000 mi US $2000 |
Long story short, I had to pay 2k on repairs that my dealer said they fixed while the car was still under warranty. They didn't do anything. I had a coolant leak and valve cover issues. |
| 145600 mi US $1600 |
I had a coolant leak, i had to repair all hoses in the back of the engine... |
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.
