| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 95 repairs.
2003 BMW X5 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (37%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| 71000 mi US $350 |
Service engine soon light on - lean idle mixture, replaced both breather tubes attached to the back of the engine. |
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77000 mi US $2000 |
Drive belts, brake fluid flush, trans flush, oil change, valve cover gaskets, ignition coil, |
| 78000 mi US $1100 |
belt tensioner was bad, causing premature wear of both belts; also found cracked overflow tank, replaced coolant |
| 97000 mi | Original waterpump failed after 98k miles. replaced waterpump, thermostat, transmission cooler thermostat. flush coolant system Water pump, thermostat, transmission cooler sensor all replaced. These were original parts from when the x5 was new. |
| 121000 mi US $100 |
Ignition coil went bad |
| 101000 mi | accessory belt tensioner failed; water pump and thermostat also replaced |
| 135000 mi US $100 |
replaced a $5 spark plug. |
| 116000 mi US $1000 |
transmission service, coolant tank |
| 124000 mi US $1600 |
Check engine service light is on, Break light not working Several issues with electrical system including brakes were fixed |
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81840 mi C $700 |
Had head gaskets replaced |
| 83080 mi C $3605 |
Throttle body. |
| 80000 mi US $500 |
Replaced fan |
| 144000 mi US $80 |
Engine inlet to water valve hose failed and needed replacement. |
| 144000 mi US $2000 |
CCV froze, blew engine seals. Replaced seals, timing chain, and all cooling/heating parts. All except Valve Cover gaskets done successfully. Replaced valve cover gaskets, timing chain tensioner gasket. |
| 119260 mi C $1884 |
Water pump and thermostat leaking, 1004.30 |
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 194000 mi US $220 |
Coolant reservoir leaks. Need to replace the tank and level sensor. $100. Fan clutch is wobbling. Need a replacement. $100. Valve gasket leaks oil. Need a new replacement part. $20. |
| 198000 mi US $30 |
Engine leaks oil around valve cover area. Replace the valve cover gasket. |
| 201000 mi US $50 |
Oil filter housing gasket |
| 120000 mi US $250 |
Replace tension and idle pulleys |
| 95360 mi C $1700 |
valve cover gasket |
| 103740 mi C $600 |
PCV Hoses, Oil Separater |
| 108000 mi US $1200 |
Fix oil leaks. It was going to need a new water pump, valve cover gaskets and had another small oil leak. |
| 91000 mi US $800 |
crank case vent valve failure. cold weather kit ordered and being installed thermostat failure, ordered part and being installed |
| 111000 mi US $250 |
cold weather crank case vent valve malfunction causing crank case gasket to blow out. replaced gasket. |
| 61000 mi US $1000 |
CCV valve and hoses frozen and clogged |
| 85000 mi US $1700 |
Crankcase control valve |
| 91000 mi US $325 |
Leak from fuel sender under rear seat. Gas leaking after fill up. |
| 94000 mi US $400 |
water pump and belt replacement |
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 73780 mi C $1100 |
air intake sensor malfunctioning, causing poor fuel mix and severe hesitation |
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