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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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Chart based on 95 repairs.
2003 BMW X5 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (45%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 11 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 |
Steering wheel has squeaky noise. Plastic bearings are bad; located in lower half of the steering column. Requires removal of airbag. |
| 79000 mi | Steering wheel has squeaky noise. Plastic bearings are bad; located in lower half of the steering column. Requires removal of airbag. Mechanic replaced bearings, minor noise left, but not like before. |
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 144000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced lower control arms. |
| 111600 mi C $600 |
Air suspension-airbag and compressor |
| 83080 mi C $3605 |
Steering rod, rear upper control arm, front thrust rid steer. |
| 83080 mi | and there was a 1500 dollar repair that needed to be done to the wheels (I don't know what it was). I spent an average of $1,100 a month on repairs during the 16 months I owned it. |
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 95360 mi C $1700 |
control arms replace |
| 85000 mi US $1700 |
Wheel bearing |
| 119400 mi US $650 |
ball joint-steering arm on passengers side |
| 120000 mi US $400 |
Needed to replace the high pressure hose |
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 88040 mi C $1100 |
tie rod, ball joint |
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