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2004 BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (6%)
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 105 repairs.
2004 BMW X5 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (56%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 BMW X5 4dr SUV
315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 53759 mi US $229 |
Replaced left tail light assembly - note: these guys did not call service plan as requested. |
| 90113 mi US $775 |
Replace alternator |
| 142000 mi US $122 |
When battery replaced, needed to repair battery cable. |
| 178000 mi US $647 |
Driver side outside door handle would not open from outside (state inspection requirement). Diagnosed and replaced outer door handle lock actuator, $486. |
| 194000 mi | one of the rear brake lights burns out within 2 or 3 days of replacing bulbs. Shop determined it's not an electrical but a body issue: light housing is corroded and must be replaced, at a cost of at least 375 for parts, Decided not to fix. |
2004 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 28000 mi | ipod aux input still not working. alarm inadvertently tripping when unlocking car. hatch needing adjustment--rattling. |
2004 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47500 mi | R/R rear window regulator |
| 59000 mi US $300 |
Rear window wiper broken |
| 126000 mi US $300 |
Replaced rear passenger side tail light. Connector had to be filled with solder because it begins to short with age, literally wearing a hole in it, keeping bulb from solid contact. About 30 min. True repair. Also rear license plate lights (under 10 min). |
| 140800 mi US $230 |
Replaced key fob due to non-replaceable dead battery. |
| 145800 mi US $175 |
Replaced NAV screen that had lost a significant number of pixels over the past two years. |
| 150900 mi US $25 |
A/C not working. Believed coolant temp sensor might be the problem. Discovered that A/C condenser was the actual issue. |
| 151000 mi US $400 |
Tail light assembly shorted out and tail light not operating even with fresh bulb. Replaced tail light assembly. A/C not working. Replaced condenser. Window regulator failed. |
| 162900 mi US $300 |
Replaced alternator |
| 170300 mi US $25 |
Replaced passenger side angel eyes. |
| 179100 mi US $74 |
Replaced failed xenon igniter |
| 200000 mi US $87 |
Replaced tail light assembly due to short. |
| 201569 mi US $187 |
Alternator failed |
| 202860 mi US $100 |
Xenon igniter and ballast both failed and were replaced |
| 111000 mi US $2500 |
unit that controls phone and emergency notificaion - replaced side lights - need to remove bumper |
| 130000 mi US $2800 |
replaced TCU + new blue tooth antenna parking lights - had to remove bumper replaced headlight washer pump. |
| 75020 mi C $495 |
changed driver's door lock |
| 82240 mi C $404 |
reverse lights and stop lights were fried. Indicator inside car had come on. |
| 96720 mi C $300 |
Door stopped opening |
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