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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%)
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 159 repairs.
2005 BMW X5 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (19%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| 103000 mi US $500 |
Transmission problem, loss of power. Repair cost is very high, and result can't be guaranteed. Repair has not be finished yet. |
2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV
355-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57200 mi | Transfer case errors.... Cleaned connector on main harness and reset ecu with GT1. Re-programed with latest software for trans and transfer |
| 61000 mi US $800 |
Transfer case issue. Needed to replace the Servo gear Due to poor lock-up, shuttering, screech sounds. |
| 62000 mi | Trans errors and torque converter locking issues. Caveat emptor in this POS |
| 63000 mi US $2000 |
another oil leak |
| 63900 mi US $4000 |
AXLE OIL LEAK |
2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV
315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 155000 mi US $2500 |
Transmission failed |
| 99000 mi US $50 |
Front outer CV boots replaced both sides |
| 48360 mi C $250 |
CV boots worn bad in front right and left outer. Extended warranty should cover. Cost estimated 800-1000$, one day in shop. Update: learned no repair needed. |
| 30000 mi | Transmission replaced due to hard downshift. Updated flash did not repair so BMW made the call to replace the transmission. Did not affect drivability but was annoying. Repaired under warranty. |
| 73000 mi US $50 |
CV boot replaced, |
2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 86700 mi US $550 |
CV Boot bushing and threshold bushing. |
| 107000 mi | As I was driving I noticed suddenly my RPM went high over 4000, but my X5 wasn't going very fast (30mph) and trans' light turns on. I pulled over and turn the car off. After I started back on and then it was ok. It happened couple of times. |
| 128000 mi US $980 |
Transmission fluid leak. |
2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93000 mi US $48 |
Had to replace gear in transfer case actuator motor |
| 96000 mi US $3000 |
Both front cv boots torn |
| 137900 mi US $250 |
A driver's side CV boot was torn and leaking. Others show evidence of dry rot. Both front axles replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $650 |
Left front CV boot was split, so we replaced both left and right. |
| 133000 mi US $400 |
Changed filter and oil |
| 96300 mi US $4000 |
Rebuilt transmission |
| 96900 mi US $2010 |
cv boot and axle |
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