2003 BMW X5 BMW X5 2003

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2003 BMW X5 repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (8%)

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2003 BMW X5 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

78000 mi

US $1100
compressor potentially was been bad due to compressor-like noise. Compressor was repaired, noise is still there. Questions regarding whether the repair should have been done at all. 

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2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

110000 mi

US $600
Front passenger power window motor died 
83080 mi

C $3605
The interior light in the back of the truck fell out, and when I tried to push it back in place it blew the circuit for a ton of stuff in the truck. 
83080 mi there was a small electrical issue with the driver side airbag, 
119260 mi

C $1884
Left rear tail lamp had corrosion causing bad connection, 367.64. Drivers window won't roll all the way up, needed a new regulator, 512.00. 

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2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

50000 mi

US $1000
recharge ac, replace left front boot seal 
28000 mi

US $1500
evaporator repair 
202000 mi

US $10
A/C was not cold and compressor ran and then stopped when ambient temperature is ~70-80 degrees. I recharged the A/C unit with some small portion to avoid overcharging the system. 
202000 mi

US $40
Condenser fan was stuck and resulted in ineffective A/C cooling. 
61000 mi

US $100
Wiring issue with rear lights and brake lights 
67000 mi Wiring harness to AC compressor was broken causing air to blow hot. 
89300 mi

US $125
Final Stage Unit for climate control failed. It was replaced with new part. 
106000 mi

US $800
replaced alternator 
108000 mi

US $1200
The AM on the radio barely worked. 

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2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD

70 mi

C $200
replace battery, inconsistant voltage, some modules displaying inaccurate warning messages (engine failsafe, braking...etc) 
76260 mi

C $900
fan and compressor needed repplaced 

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2003 BMW X5 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

135200 mi

US $1740
overflow tank exploded causing loss of coolant and fluids. overflow tank replace and fan behind front grill of car replaced. 
145300 mi

US $250
passenger side brake light not working. 

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2003 BMW X5 Electrical Problems

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