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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%)
Chart based on 114 repairs.
2002 BMW X5 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 49 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
| 89000 mi £2500 |
No power from time to time. Replaced turbocharger (diesel). One new piston cover (not sure what its called). (Problem: connected to the problem with the turbo) |
2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 170500 mi C $280 |
Aged coolant hoses. |
| 170600 mi C $240 |
Replaced damaged heater hoses with new. |
| 170600 mi C $220 |
Engine fan clutch noisy. |
| 176080 mi C $400 |
Radiator developed a leak. Replaced rad, |
| 180420 mi C $300 |
Replaced radiator hoses |
| 184240 mi C $650 |
Water pump leaking. Part replaced |
2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 82000 mi US $300 |
Radiator leak replaced, Preventive maintenance water pump, thermoatat, spark plugs, flushed coolent and replaced, checked plug boots, conections electrical to temp sensors, coolent hoses, vacuum hoses. |
| 1760 mi | ECM checked fuel tank level sender replaced |
| 81686 mi | ECm Checked Leak detection pump replaced |
| 81756 mi | Starter Replaced |
| 71000 mi US $280 |
Upper radiator hose assembly replacement. The upper radiator hose failed at the first 90 degree bend. |
| 72000 mi US $200 |
Upper crankcase vent hoses failed. This resulted in 'lean mix' OBD codes. The hoses had to be replaced. |
| 73000 mi US $500 |
Coolant expansion tank failure. The plastic coolant expansion tank developed a crack in the upper half. The whole tank is pressurized and eventually cracks somewhere. The tank had to be replaced. |
| 76000 mi US $495 |
Crankcase Vent/Oil Separator froze shut, pressurizing the crankcase. This resulted in failure of the passenger valve cover gasket. Valve cover gasket replacement repair and cleaning of the Oil Separator was done. |
| 77000 mi US $765 |
Second time - Crankcase Vent/Oil Separator froze again resulting in failure of the valve cover gasket and loss of engine oil. Valve cover gaskets were replaced. BMW North America offered a "cold weather update" which was an updated oil separator that is |
| 85000 mi | X-valves on radiator leaked after repair. Shop had to replace them on a separate visit. |
| 114200 mi | Water pump failed unexpectedly. Bearing failed And leaked coolant. |
| 115000 mi US $500 |
Radiator core leaked. Transcooler thermostat was suspected to be failed. Radiator and trans cooler thermostat replaced and the expansion tank top hose also replaced (it was broken during the repair). |
| 150860 mi C $196 |
plug blew out of head, rethreaded and all new plugs replaced |
| 102200 mi US $800 |
Water pump replacement. Water pump was leaking coolant. Pump cost $118, $360 in labor. Also replaced hoses, belts, and thermostat just because we were in there. |
| 89900 mi C $1500 |
oil separator |
| 54000 mi US $115 |
Cam Shaft Position Sensor replaced - Intake drivers side. |
| 73000 mi US $680 |
engine misfire on cylinder 8 so replaced all spark plugs and coil for cylinder 8 was also told that the value cover gasket was leaking did not repair that |
| 118000 mi US $3000 |
Timing chains plastic guides broke, caused rattle in engine and timing problems. No internal engine damage. Replaced all parts associated with timing chain guides, rebuilt vanos units with upgraded Beisen seals. Also replaced failed subframe bushings while in shop. |
| 87000 mi US $90 |
Leak on the overflow coolant tank. Seam developed a leak under pressure. Ordered a new tank and replaced it. Job took less than 15 min. may need to replace some hoses in near future. Will wait till spring/summer for that repair. |
| 99400 mi US $560 |
Radiator failed. Replaced water pump and thermostat as preventative along with radiator. |
2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 211000 mi | Vacuum lines replaced, starter looked at but problem could not be recreated. |
| 76078 mi US $300 |
thermostat was sticking closed. thermostat replaced. |
| 90000 mi US $148 |
"stick-slip" issue with throttle pedal sticking, then jumping rather than going down or up smoothly and linearly. |
| 177000 mi US $200 |
Crack in coolant tank, leaking coolant. Tanks was replaced. |
| 193100 mi US $450 |
Water pump replacement. |
| 91000 mi US $480 |
Oil smoke and smell. Observed oil leakage near valve cover. Replaced oil gasket seal and voluntarily replaced spark plugs. |
| 89900 mi C $950 |
Water pump required replacement |
| 93620 mi C $550 |
The Thermostat was nor working correctly. We replaced the thermostat. |
| 114700 mi C $900 |
Belt tensioner was squealing. We replaced it. |
| 117800 mi C $600 |
valve cover gasket |
| 122420 mi C $600 |
Replaced secondary air pump |
| 113700 mi US $430 |
cooling fan clutch |
| 124000 mi US $1300 |
Gasket replaced oil pan |
| 125000 mi US $1403 |
Oil pump line, belts 2, belt pulls, transmission line leak |
| 126100 mi US $340 |
Thermostat replacement. $15 for thermostat $300 for stupid plastic carrier in which it sits. |
| 129000 mi US $1400 |
Fuel system including filler throat,gas tank, fuel level and transmitter. |
| 144000 mi | Check engine light, Needed mass air sensor |
2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 160000 mi US $4000 |
Oil burning about 1 liter every 100 miles since 2011-2014. Ultimately needs a rebuild engine repair for $3000-$4000. Not worth it, considering the amount of other repairs I expect. |
| 161500 mi US $3300 |
rebuilt the engine. Mileage now 24 mpg |
| 163300 mi US $1300 |
Cracked cylinder head. |
| 167000 mi | Replaced CCV, stopped oil burn |
2002 BMW X5 4-door
6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 128900 mi £2175 |
Fuel injectors worn out |
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