| 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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 95 repairs.
2003 BMW X5 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (17%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (33%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 12 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
| 60000 mi US $8000 |
Transmission Replaced |
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 75300 mi US $2000 |
Sloppy, humming when warm |
| 78000 mi US $1100 |
carrier bearings were well worn - potentially due to lack of use by previous driver (2k in 2 years). Replaced "gebo" at same time. |
| 145000 mi | transmission issues, too expensive to repair, throwing engine failsafe and transmission failsafe |
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 138000 mi US $771 |
Transmission flush to address very hard and rough downshifting. |
| 139800 mi US $6500 |
Transmission gears were stripped and required replacement transmission. |
| 76260 mi C $700 |
Had new CV boots and axle put on. |
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 194000 mi US $20 |
Passenger side CV boot was torn. Disassemble the wheel axle and steering components. Replaced the torn rubber boot. |
| 79360 mi C $300 |
CV boot leaked again 10,000 kms after being replaced last (Dec 2009) |
| 91000 mi US $800 |
front right side axle shaft failure. new part ordered and being installed |
| 123000 mi | transmission slippage - oil loss - cause unknown |
| 73000 mi US $800 |
CV boot needed to be replaced |
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