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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%)

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2002 BMW X5 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 25 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

106640 mi

C $400
Replaced blower motor 

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2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV

340-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

171740 mi

C $250
Drivers seat memory control module. Includes control switches. 

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2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

153760 mi

C $230
replaced battery 
56000 mi

US $5
Front passenger's side turn signal intermittent operation. Light fixture contact showed sign of intermittent contact with bulb. Cleaned contact and replaced bulb. 
67000 mi

US $210
Hood latch failed causing alarm to sound intermittently - latch cable and sensor replaced. Glove compartment latch failed closed - latch barrel replaced. 
115000 mi

US $500
Alternator failed. Battery was also replaced as part of the repair. Alternator is liquid cooled, however it did not seem to make this part live longer. It is more difficult to replace. Entire coolant system must drain. Starter pinion spring was aged and would not disengage during starting resulting in a loud 'zing' noise during starting. The starter was ordered online saving $200, repaired at an Indy for $250. 
126000 mi

US $600
Window regulator and door handle interior parts broke. Door would not open. 'door carrier' replaced. Window track piece replaced. Electric regulator was still good. 
64000 mi Plastic connection on the window regulator broke, performed a temp fix with wire. Will need a new clip. Required a complete removal of door panel aprox. 3 hours labor. More since it was my first time. 
67000 mi

US $50
Need to order new window regulator will install myself. Have not had time due to parents health. 
70500 mi

US $500
Water cooled Alternator went out. Part is being ordered. $1000 from Dealer, or $400-$600 from rebuild supplier. 
77000 mi

US $70
Final Stage Resistor which was causing the battery drain. 
78000 mi

US $120
drivers window regulator 
86000 mi

US $40
HID bulb 
87000 mi

US $50
Right HID headlight would often not light up. The ballast was weak. Ordered a salvage ballast and replaced it myself. 

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2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

150900 mi

US $185
Auxiliary Fan went out. Replaced fan and recharged AC system. 
66000 mi

US $550
Left driver side power window regulater needed replacement. Power window stopped working in the open position. 
95300 mi

US $1800
1st visit, checked the system and recharged (didn't think was necessary) and had to order part. 2nd visit, replaced front fan. 
116000 mi

US $2385
Replaced A/C Compressor 
52700 mi

US $52
Replaced 1 headlight bulb, 2 tail light bulbs. Latter easy to get to. Removable sockets are somewhat temperamental, can be hard to get them to seat correctly. Will eventually have to replace the assembly, the electrical contact parts are getting worn out. 
72000 mi

US $500
Passenger window stopped working 
90000 mi

US $300
Pass window regulator stopped functioning. 
92000 mi

US $148
Drivers side window regulator broke. Part replaced. 

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2002 BMW X5 Electrical Problems

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