2005 BMW X5 BMW X5 2005

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2005 BMW X5 repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 159 repairs.
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2005 BMW X5 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV

355-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

58200 mi

US $110
Drivers door handle stopped working. Had to roll down window to open drivers door. 

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2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV

315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

70300 mi

US $500
window not working 
82000 mi

US $600
drivers side window regulator and drivers side door handle 
89000 mi passenger side door handle broke 

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2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

81000 mi

US $800
Driver door handle will not open door from exterior. 
116000 mi

US $450
Broken door handle 
75640 mi

C $1400
Dealer had told me that ac motor was to be changed. Car only has 122km (70k miles)! Cost of ac motor: $1400 plus installation. What a joke! Every time I bring in for oil change, it costs me over $1000 on various stupid little things..... 
98000 mi

US $650
Driver's side door handle mechanism broke. Initially, we thought it was the Bowden cable, but it turned out to be the door handle itself. Windshield washer reservoir hose grommet is leaking. Shop didn't have part, so we'll attempt repair at a later date. 
103000 mi

US $270
Washer fluid was leaking from one of the pumps, so it was replaced. 
128000 mi

US $757
Repair passenger side door that would not open  
168000 mi

US $487
Out side door handle wouls not open door 
249000 mi

US $450
Replaced drivers window actuator and guides 

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2005 BMW X5 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

89000 mi

US $35
replaced windshield washer fluid pump 

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2005 BMW X5 Other Problems

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