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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (19%)
Chart based on 96 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
| BMW X5 in Great Britain Jul 2008 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Feb 200989000 mi£2500 | Replaced four wishbones, because were slanted outwards. 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) | ||
| BMW X5 in Saskatchewan, Canada Apr 2011 - May 2011 | |||
| May 2011106640 miC $400 | Replaced blower motor | ||
2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Alberta, Canada Aug 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 2013170500 miC $280 | Aged coolant hoses. | ||
| Nov 2013170600 miC $240 | Replaced damaged heater hoses with new. | ||
| Jan 2014170600 miC $220 | Engine fan clutch noisy. | ||
| Jun 2014171740 miC $250 | Drivers seat memory control module. Includes control switches. | ||
| Nov 2014176080 miC $400 | Radiator developed a leak. Replaced rad, | ||
| Sep 2015180420 miC $300 | Replaced radiator hoses | ||
| Apr 2016184240 miC $650 | Both front inner outside door handles broke. Water pump leaking. Part replaced DS outer CV boot split and leaking. Complete CV shaft replaced. | ||
| Oct 2016187020 miC $600 | Brake lines rusted through and leaked. Also replaced brake flex hoses. Rear A-arms worn causing premature rear tire wear. | ||
| BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201186408 miUS $354 | Replaced both front sway-bar links Replaced both front sway-bar links | ||
2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Great Britain Jul 2013 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013143000 mi£4500 | Transmission started slamming into gears and showing fail safe mode when driven for more than 5 minutes. after leaving the car to cool down for 6-7 hours it the fault would clear but come back on after 5 minutes of driving and same issue. | ||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Sep 2007 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jun 200771000 miUS $280 | Upper radiator hose assembly replacement. The upper radiator hose failed at the first 90 degree bend. | ||
| Jul 200772000 miUS $200 | Upper crankcase vent hoses failed. This resulted in 'lean mix' OBD codes. The hoses had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 200773000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 200775000 miUS $600 | Driver's side front caliper frozen. Replacement of the brake caliper was necessary. The original caliper boot/seal had slipped out of it's rim and the piston had corroded and seized up. | ||
| Dec 200776000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jan 200877000 miUS $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 | ||
| Mar 200885000 mi | X-valves on radiator leaked after repair. Shop had to replace them on a separate visit. | ||
| Jun 200887000 miUS $300 | Thrust arm bushings replaced. $60 bushings. $200 repair labor. | ||
| Nov 2010114200 mi | Water pump failed unexpectedly. Bearing failed And leaked coolant. | ||
| Dec 2010115000 miUS $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. 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). | ||
| Jul 2011126000 miUS $600 | Front and rear suspension arms and bushings wore out causing vibration while driving. Window regulator and door handle interior parts broke. Door would not open. 'door carrier' replaced. Window track piece replaced. Electric regulator was still good. | ||
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Nov 200854000 miUS $115 | Cam Shaft Position Sensor replaced - Intake drivers side. | ||
| Jan 200956000 miUS $5 | Front driver's and passenger's side air suspension replaced (Self Leveling Suspension), Replaced emergency brake shoes. Front passenger's side turn signal intermittent operation. Light fixture contact showed sign of intermittent contact with bulb. Cleaned contact and replaced bulb. | ||
| May 200967000 miUS $210 | Hood latch failed causing alarm to sound intermittently - latch cable and sensor replaced. Glove compartment latch failed closed - latch barrel replaced. | ||
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016150860 miC $196 | plug blew out of head, rethreaded and all new plugs replaced | ||
| May 2017153760 miC $230 | replaced battery | ||
| Sep 2017154380 miC $325 | Windshield replaced, right front outer door handle replaced. | ||
| BMW X5 in Nevada, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 201082000 miUS $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. | ||
| BMW X5 in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| May 200964000 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. | ||
| Jun 200967000 miUS $50 | Need to order new window regulator will install myself. Have not had time due to parents health. | ||
| Jan 2010US $500 | Water cooled Alternator went out. Part is being ordered. $1000 from Dealer, or $400-$600 from rebuild supplier. | ||
| Feb 201077000 miUS $70 | Final Stage Resistor which was causing the battery drain. | ||
| Mar 201078000 miUS $120 | drivers window regulator | ||
| Sep 201086000 miUS $40 | HID bulb | ||
| Nov 201087000 miUS $50 | Right HID headlight would often not light up. The ballast was weak. Ordered a salvage ballast and replaced it myself. | ||
| Jan 201187000 miUS $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. | ||
| Feb 201299400 miUS $560 | Radiator failed. Replaced water pump and thermostat as preventative along with radiator. | ||
| Mar 2012101000 miUS $600 | Bad cv joint. Replaced both axels with rebuilt units. | ||
| Jan 2013110000 miUS $250 | Strut mount bearing worn. Replaced with new. | ||
| BMW X5 in North Carolina, United States - Aug 2010 | |||
| Mar 20021760 mi | ECM checked fuel tank level sender replaced | ||
| Jun 201081686 mi | ECm Checked Leak detection pump replaced | ||
| Aug 201081756 mi | Starter Replaced | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Apr 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 2017118000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2018130000 miUS $100 | Driver side lower control arm ball joint failed, causing clunk over bumps, vibration in steering braking from highway speeds. | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201173000 miUS $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 | ||
| BMW X5 in Alberta, Canada Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200989900 miC $1500 | oil separator | ||
| BMW X5 in Indiana, United States May 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Nov 2011102200 miUS $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. | ||
2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Minnesota, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jun 2014178000 miUS $2500 | Annual Maintenance. Every system, belt,and fluid on this car has been checked, serviced, or replaced as needed with premium quality parts. Big item was $650 for Bilstein monotube shocks (not cheap twin tube shocks). | ||
| Sep 2015200000 miUS $120 | Release for rear hatch wore out after 14 years and 200,000 miles. | ||
| BMW X5 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2012124000 miUS $1300 | Gasket replaced oil pan | ||
| Sep 2012125000 miUS $1403 | Oil pump line, belts 2, belt pulls, transmission line leak | ||
| Nov 2012126100 miUS $340 | Thermostat replacement. $15 for thermostat $300 for stupid plastic carrier in which it sits. | ||
| Mar 2013129000 miUS $1400 | Fuel system including filler throat,gas tank, fuel level and transmitter. | ||
| Nov 2013136000 miUS $230 | Speed sensor failure | ||
| Jun 2014139000 miUS $1100 | New brakes and sensor, right rear. | ||
| Aug 2014140000 mi | Left front wheel sensor. | ||
| Nov 2014144000 mi | Check engine light, Needed mass air sensor | ||
| Feb 2015144000 mi | power steering tubes (3) leakng | ||
| Mar 2015147000 miUS $568 | Axle repair | ||
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2015211000 mi | Vacuum lines replaced, starter looked at but problem could not be recreated. | ||
| BMW X5 in Tennessee, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 2014150900 miUS $185 | Auxiliary Fan went out. Replaced fan and recharged AC system. | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 200976078 miUS $300 | thermostat was sticking closed. thermostat replaced. | ||
| BMW X5 in Florida, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| May 201152700 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 201152000 miUS $120 | Low pressure with the windshield washer fluid. I assumed it was the pump but it turned out I had old washer fluid that had turned to gel. | ||
| Jul 201272000 miUS $500 | Passenger window stopped working | ||
| BMW X5 in Nebraska, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Aug 201055700 miUS $325 | CV joint boot torn, replaced half axle | ||
| BMW X5 in Hawaii, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Nov 200966000 miUS $550 | Left driver side power window regulater needed replacement. Power window stopped working in the open position. | ||
| Jun 201391000 miUS $400 | Oil smoke and smell. Observed oil leakage near valve cover. Replaced oil gasket seal and voluntarily replaced spark plugs. Right outer CV boot replacement. Torn boot discovered during previous repair trip, had to schedule another appointment to repair it. | ||
| May 201495300 miUS $1800 | 1st visit, checked the system and recharged (didn't think was necessary) and had to order part. 2nd visit, replaced front fan. | ||
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Aug 2010145000 miUS $500 | rough ride | ||
| BMW X5 in Georgia, United States Jul 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Aug 2011177000 miUS $200 | Crack in coolant tank, leaking coolant. Tanks was replaced. | ||
| Nov 2012193100 miUS $450 | Water pump replacement. | ||
| BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013138660 miC $500 | Had right rear tire repaired for slow leak.Tire technician pointed out the subframe mounts were loose. Purchased 4 new mounts and specialized installation tooling for repair. | ||
| BMW X5 in Mississippi, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jan 2013111200 miUS $430 | cooling fan clutch | ||
| Jul 2014117000 miUS $800 | front wheel bearing, control arm. update: later cleared up on their own. | ||
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012116000 miUS $2385 | Replaced A/C Compressor | ||
| BMW X5 in Alberta, Canada Jan 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Sep 201189900 miC $950 | Water pump required replacement | ||
| Jan 201293620 miC $550 | The Thermostat was nor working correctly. We replaced the thermostat. | ||
| Oct 2012101960 miC $1300 | Replaced front axle, cv boots Tie rod ends | ||
| Jan 2013107240 miC $450 | Replaced other CV Boot Replaced both calipers as one was sticking | ||
| Jun 2013114700 miC $900 | Belt tensioner was squealing. We replaced it. Also, replaced tie rod on driver side. | ||
| Sep 2013117800 miC $600 | Replace front stabilizer valve cover gasket | ||
| Feb 2014122420 miC $600 | Replaced front axle and cv joint due to cv joint rubber failure. Replaced secondary air pump | ||
| BMW X5 in South Dakota, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jun 201190000 miUS $300 | Passenger door handle would not open door. Pass window regulator stopped functioning. | ||
| Jul 201190000 miUS $148 | "stick-slip" issue with throttle pedal sticking, then jumping rather than going down or up smoothly and linearly. | ||
| Sep 201192000 miUS $148 | Drivers side window regulator broke. Part replaced. | ||
2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Dec 2014160000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jan 2015US $3300 | rebuilt the engine. Mileage now 24 mpg | ||
| Apr 2015163300 miUS $1300 | Cracked cylinder head. Also cracked axle boots and front lower control arms replaced. Sounds a lot quieter now. | ||
| Sep 2015167000 mi | Replaced CCV, stopped oil burn | ||
2002 BMW X5 4-door
6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Great Britain Sep 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013128900 mi£2175 | Auto gearbox failure.Gearbox refurbished Fuel injectors worn out Drivers door handle inoperative | ||
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