2006 BMW X5 BMW X5 2006

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2006 BMW X5 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 144 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2006 BMW X5.

2006 BMW X5 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (25%)

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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.

2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

74400 mi Driver's door handle carrier became dislodged, door couldn't be opened from exterior. A common problem on the E53 X5. 
88040 mi

C $509
headlight washer system not functioning 
1500 mi Broken rear seat belt mechanism that would not unwind. Replaced mechanism under warranty 
56500 mi

US $600
Replace divers side outdoor handle carrier. 

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2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

111000 mi

US $400
The door cassette system to open doors are terrible. Cables stretch rendering opening door from outside impossible 
81000 mi Washer fluid draining out of reservoir 
54000 mi

US $575
ONCE AGAIN CPO vehicle, "door carrier" needed replacing. The drivers side door handle would not return to close. It seems that BMW CPO may only be good for WHAT? wHAT A JOKE. I have heard the LAUDERDALE BMW's policy is a rip off....NO MORE 
68250 mi

US $314
replace battery 
75000 mi

US $155
Torn hose, replaced 
87000 mi

US $122
linkage for windshield wipers snapped, charge= 1 hour labor to repair 
71800 mi

US $110
Replaced left door handle carrier - remove and reinstall inner door panel and door handle cover etc... 

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2006 BMW X5 Other Problems

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