| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 105 repairs.
2004 BMW X5 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (20%)
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.
2004 BMW X5 4dr SUV
315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 117900 mi US $1880 |
Replace lower oil pan and level sensor |
| 198000 mi US $20 |
Oil leak on hoses connected to radiator. Problem was not fixed due to needing several parts from dealer and overall cost. A work-around of continuing to add oil on an as-needed basis was recommended instead. |
| 55000 mi US $950 |
radiator leak replace overflow box |
| 83000 mi US $250 |
The coolant reservoir had a leak. Had to replace it. |
| 102000 mi US $350 |
Valve stem seals replaced. |
| 100000 mi US $400 |
Oil leaking from all gaskets, car smokes excessively out of drivers side tailpipe. |
| 103300 mi US $250 |
Coolant recovery tank was leaking and need replacing |
| 150000 mi | water pump |
| 90113 mi US $165 |
reprogrammed SME to turn off service engine light |
| 98022 mi US $503 |
Reprogram transmission Replace cooling expansion tank which shattered. Replace cooling expansion tank which shattered Reprogram transmission |
| 178000 mi US $647 |
Overheating and leaking coolant, replaced upper expansion tank hose, $161. |
2004 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 111000 mi US $2500 |
oxygen sensor i think |
| 130000 mi US $2800 |
replace sec air mass meter (mass air flow SE) and valve |
| 132000 mi US $1600 |
Replace thermostat. Replace water pump. |
| 141000 mi US $780 |
Replace leaking radiator |
| 61000 mi US $350 |
60,000 mile check. only additional part bought was a fuel cap for $35 (cracking gasket). removed numerous "codes" that did not produce a check engine light. |
| 84400 mi US $150 |
Compressor belt cracked and required replacement. Replaced idler pulleys and tensionor concurrently because making some noise. Easy owner job. No special tools required |
| 98000 mi US $400 |
replaced oxygen sensors |
| 70680 mi C $900 |
Replaced valve Changed valve, did oil change, changed left front axle boot |
| 77500 mi | car made noise, hole in exhaust, engine light came on. repaired |
| 96720 mi C $300 |
thermostat stopped working. |
| 136000 mi US $300 |
Replaced thermostat, leaking Replaced all pulleys and tensioners, making a lot of noise Replaced both belts, nearly shredded |
| 140000 mi US $5 |
Replaced oil filter housing gasket |
| 145000 mi US $500 |
Cooling sysrem failed. Replaced all components includin radiator, water pump, thermostat, expansion tank, hoses, sensors and coolant. |
| 150200 mi US $300 |
Auxiliary fan not kicking in. Replaced auxiliary fan. Turned out that fan was not the issue and the A/C condenser needed replacement. |
| 176800 mi US $300 |
Replace leaking valve cover gasket Crankcase vent valve replaced due to failure |
| 200000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced oil pan gasket that had failed. |
| 202650 mi US $27 |
Check engine error due to failed gas cap seal. Replaced gas cap. |
| 202868 mi | ICV valve became stuck, causing a check engine light. Valve removed, cleaned and reinstalled. |
| 73000 mi US $700 |
Cracked coolant expansion tank. Replaced entire cooling system as a precautionary measure including radiator, hoses and water pump. |
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