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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.
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2006 BMW X5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 115 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 BMW X5

Engine not specified

BMW X5 in Georgia, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 Recall regarding passenger side airbag sensor 
BMW X5 in Maryland, United States
Sep 2011 - Aug 2013
Oct 2011

89500 mi

US $50
Hydraulic tensioner for main serpentine belt replaced for third time under CPO warranty - $50 deductible. Temporarily quieted cold startup squealing. 
Nov 2011

91000 mi

US $50
Serpentine belt pulley replaced also for third time under CPO warranty - $50 deductible. Temporarily quieted cold startup squealing. 
May 2012

96800 mi

US $135
Two trips to non-dealer mechanic to eventually replace a leaky power steering hose. 
May 2013

106300 mi

US $450
Replaced front passenger side axle. 
Aug 2013

108000 mi
Check brake light warning due to bulb housing not making good contact. Adjusted contacts, works for a while then warning comes back. 
BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

76000 mi
CD changer will not eject cartridge: changer replaced for the same problem at 49,000 miles. Service Technician stated "We don't warranty warranty work." I'm looking for an after market CD changer that is reliable. 

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2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

BMW X5 in Michigan, United States
May 2013 - Dec 2014
Jun 2013

92000 mi

US $130
Cursory diagnostics only: engine seized due to unknown cause. Prognosis: new engine required, $19k plus labor. 
Dec 2013

93000 mi

US $6333
Replaced seized engine with functioning used engine. 
Jan 2014

US $1400
Replaced ignition coils following O2 sensor replacement 
Dec 2014

98000 mi
Replaced engine gasket, coolant hose Fuel Delivery System Failure Replaced left front control arm Fuel delivery failed again, then a third time 50 miles later. Replaced vehicle. 

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2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

BMW X5 in California, United States
Jun 2012 - Aug 2014
Feb 2013

63500 mi

US $1100
Front Suspension bushings replaced 
Aug 2014

71000 mi
Electrical system diagnosed as overcharging. Shorting out the IP readout in the instrument cluster. Alarm keeps going off and AT readout shows "Limp Home" mode. 
BMW X5 in Manitoba, Canada
Oct 2014 - Dec 2018
Dec 2014

65720 mi

C $58
Throttle body unit and wiring harness malfunction, replacement of both required. 
Mar 2016

74400 mi
CV axle boots were torn Bushings replaced Driver's door handle carrier became dislodged, door couldn't be opened from exterior. A common problem on the E53 X5. 
Dec 2016

81840 mi

C $1200
Alternator died and had to be replaced. Coolant overflow (reservoir) tank cracked and began to leak coolant at a high rate. 
Jul 2017

83080 mi

C $7000
Timing chain guide failure 
Oct 2017

84940 mi

C $329
New battery installed. Previous battery was of low quality and was causing random erratic electrical issues. 
Mar 2018

88040 mi

C $509
water pump seal leak sealing tablets added, leak stopped (major repair could be needed down the road) amplifier damaged by water (due to leaking sunroof drain) replacement amp purchased, still not installed headlight washer system not functioning rear bumper proximity sensor functioning intermittently aftermarket trailer hitch installed by previous owner damaged wiring harness 
Jun 2018

89280 mi

C $1300
Replaced water damaged amplifier, coded replacement amplifier. Upper and lower control arms, tie rods, ball joints, stabilizers all replaced, alignment and road test performed. 
BMW X5 in New Brunswick, Canada
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

83700 mi

C $471
parasitic drain detection. 
BMW X5 in Florida, United States
Jun 2014 - Mar 2015
Jul 2014

90500 mi

US $675
Plastic coolant reservoir sprung a leak. Replaced hoses and thermostat as well. 
Dec 2014

96000 mi

US $600
$600 for plastic fan replacement!!!! Not including labor. Labor was quoted at $1500. Put it in myself. 
Mar 2015

96000 mi

US $2500
A/C repair shit vehicle - too many repairs to list. got rid of it because struts are going - $2500 job minimum DID not fix. 
BMW X5 in South Carolina, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2013
Oct 2012

86200 mi

US $500
Valve stem seals leaking replaced expansion tank 
BMW X5 in New York, United States
Dec 2015 - Jul 2018
Oct 2016

73100 mi

US $826
Noise left front wheel. Dealer recommend 
Feb 2017

78600 mi

US $579
Service transmission indicator 
Jul 2018

77000 mi

US $262
annual service 
BMW X5 in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Mar 2014
Feb 2014

116000 mi

US $120
replace right headlight 
BMW X5 in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2014
Apr 2010

28000 mi
rough Idle bad vibration 
Mar 2012

41000 mi

US $110
Engine runs rough, VANOS replaced, again did not fix the problem Alternator was unplugged, so the computer could not adjust for it. Seems this could have only happened because shop forgot to plug it in when they changed the alternator about a year ago to try to eliminate vibration--but they denied this. 
Dec 2014

64000 mi

US $300
Replace valve cover seals, leaking spark plug tubes and spark plugs. bmw had replaced the vanos, but did not put in new spark plug tubes when doing the job. Still rough, but better. 
BMW X5 in Colorado, United States
Mar 2015 - Jul 2021
Sep 2020

102000 mi

US $500
4x4 light would turn on on rare occasion. Reset by turning steering wheel lock to lock. One day, it wouldn't reset so I brought it to Autoworks. They diagnosed the issue as a possible intermittent alternator failure and reset the light. The alternator proved them correct while on a trip when it fully failed for good. Changed the alternator and all has been well since. 
BMW X5 in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011

86000 mi

US $582
Replace bushings in suspension arms 
BMW X5 in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2013
Apr 2010

32000 mi
Strut bushing and rubber mounting replaced. 
Dec 2010

42000 mi

US $50
Rear parking light fixture replaced. 
Mar 2011

48000 mi

US $50
Power steering fluid leak. Parts replaced.  
Apr 2011

48800 mi

US $50
Bushing replaced on drivers side front wheel.  
Jul 2011

53000 mi

US $50
Coolant expansion tank replaced.  
Dec 2011

60000 mi

US $50
Transmission software update. Bushings replaced. 
Apr 2012

65000 mi

US $200
Coolant expansion tank leak. Tank replaced. 
Aug 2012

73000 mi
Again, coolant expansion tank leak. Tank replaced under warranty from April 2012 replacement. Defective tank. 
Jan 2013

63700 mi

US $600
Replace divers side outdoor handle carrier. 
Feb 2013

80000 mi

US $927
Xenon bulb replacement both left and right lights. 
Dec 2013

91000 mi
Oil leak Two rear light fixtures burned out. Required replacement. 
BMW X5 in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
Feb 2017

119000 mi

US $3000
Leaks from undercarriage. 
BMW X5 in Illinois, United States
- Jul 2006
Jul 2006

1500 mi
Broken rear seat belt mechanism that would not unwind. Replaced mechanism under warranty 

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2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

BMW X5 in South Carolina, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2014
Jul 2011

80700 mi

US $900
Transfer actuator motor Rear wheel bearing and hub 
Jan 2013

US $800
DSC light came on and 4x4 inactive, needed a wheel speed sensor and one under the center console. Left headlight inoperative, dealer erroneously diagnose the problem as a faulty igniter, on the second attempt as a HID control module, when the problem was the light bulb. Cost me over $700.00 to fix. Ended up fixing it myself. 
BMW X5 in Germany
Feb 2015 - Feb 2017
Jul 2016

128200 mi

€900
Glow Plugs, Intake Manifold 
Jan 2017

124000 mi

€800
Electrical System Alt Heating and Speakers not working 
BMW X5 in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

172000 mi

US $650
power window failed driver side 
BMW X5 in Georgia, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2016
Jun 2014

86000 mi

US $2100
blew the oil sensor intake and car would not run or move at all 

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2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

BMW X5 in Florida, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2017
Nov 2017

177000 mi

US $1200
Replaced radiator, water pump and auxiliary cooling fan 
BMW X5 in California, United States
Apr 2016 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

84000 mi

US $140
Poor Acceleration from a stop. 
BMW X5 in New York, United States
Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015

106000 mi

US $300
Mass air flow sensor went bad. Bought Siemens from amazon BMW seller. As dealer wanted 500. Aftermarket maf sensor did not work. 
Nov 2015

107100 mi

US $100
Received code associated with oxygen sensor. Replaced both upstream did not fix. Soon after Received a code for throttle body. Believed something stuck, inspected throttle body and air hoses. Error dissapeared. Possible loose wire... 
Jan 2016

110000 mi

US $800
Rusted brake line. Upon replacement of line, rear brakes would not work. Master cylinder was said to be bad and replaced. Error code for misfire of #1 spark plug. Decided to replace all spark plugs and coils. 
Feb 2016

110000 mi

US $250
oxygen sensor code. replaced pre cat air fuel ratio senors. intermittent error code still there. replaced oxygen sensors post cat they were very rusty. had to get new threads put in for new sensors. 
BMW X5 in New Hampshire, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2016
Feb 2013

67800 mi

US $800
Crankcase venting system has cold weather issues; BMW has retrofit part (breather / insulated dipstick tube) but will not recall or warrant repair as the issue only happens in very cold (10 deg F) conditions. 
Apr 2013

68800 mi

US $285
Secondary mas airflow sensor - generic OBDII code P1419 - stuck valve replaced. 
Jan 2015

71800 mi

US $110
Replaced left door handle carrier - remove and reinstall inner door panel and door handle cover etc... 
Aug 2016

126000 mi

US $11
Replaced leaking oil filter housing gasket 
BMW X5 in Texas, United States
Jun 2012 - Dec 2013
Oct 2013

87300 mi

US $2500
Oil/Water separator CV boots replaced 
BMW X5 in Florida, United States
Mar 2010 - Aug 2014
May 2012

53200 mi

US $173
I was getting a "brake light" message on the dash display. one of the tail lights was out. This is a CPO car I "thought" OK, I'll just have the dealer check it out. Turns out to be a bad socket, not covered. Cost $173 I'M NOT HAPP 
Jun 2012

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 
Jan 2014

63000 mi

US $600
Steering angle sensor needed to be replaced 
Jun 2014

66000 mi

US $400
Finally determined that the ignition switch was bad 
BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2012
Sep 2011

82000 mi

US $368
Timing and accessory belt tensioners, replaced before failure 
Nov 2011

84000 mi

US $527
Thermostat replaced. Inoperable, stuck in the open position, potentially causing headlights to dim and brighten. Replace Alternator to address headlights to brighten and dim, related to thermostat replacement with issue remaining 
BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2011

73000 mi
Went to dealer in March because of steering wheel shaking when brakes are applied around 70mph and was told thrust arm bushings were shot(not covered under CPO). Will get it done at a local bmw specialist shop in April. not serious. 
BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2010 - Dec 2011
May 2010

68250 mi

US $314
replace battery 
Sep 2010

75000 mi

US $155
Torn hose, replaced 
Nov 2010

79000 mi

US $56
motor in passenger side mirror not functioning properly, also replaced at around 40,000 miles. 
Dec 2010

82000 mi

US $527
repair oil leak noticed during major service replace rear upper control arms 
Jan 2011

87000 mi
Right front brake caliper seized, replaced along with front brake pads and rotors. linkage for windshield wipers snapped, charge= 1 hour labor to repair Drivers heated seat malfunction, started to burn seat. New seat cover and heater ordered. 
Feb 2011

88000 mi

US $54
Drivers heated seat malfunction, started to burn seat. New seat cover and heater installed 
Oct 2011

95800 mi

US $101
Power steering leak 
Nov 2011

100000 mi

US $53
Thermostat replaced, engine temp not getting warm enough Power steering leak from another hose Light failure message, leak in rear tail lamp housing causing short, housing replaced. 
BMW X5 in New South Wales, Australia
Mar 2010 - Sep 2017
Nov 2014

27280 mi

A $300
8 year old battery replaced 
BMW X5 in Maryland, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
Apr 2011

61000 mi
Brake light failure msg was coming on and off intermittently. Replaced bulb and socket but problem remained. I searched forums and found there is a service bulletin on the issue. Sanded down area socket connects to metal. 
Aug 2012

75300 mi

US $1500
Replaced front left control arm 
Mar 2013

81000 mi
Auxiliary fan not working Rear brake light burn on metal contacts. 2nd light this happened to Washer fluid draining out of reservoir 
BMW X5 in Connecticut, United States
Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011

68000 mi

US $3000
 
BMW X5 in Illinois, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Jan 2015

US $400
The door cassette system to open doors are terrible. Cables stretch rendering opening door from outside impossible 
BMW X5 in Guam
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

22320 mi

$19000
AC not working until I kept toggling the control panel and the AC auxillary fan turns on. Then AC will run normally. 
BMW X5 in Texas, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2022
Aug 2010

43000 mi
Rear taillamp assembly overheated, warping electrical contacts. Taillamp assembly replaced. 
Dec 2010

46000 mi

US $100
Battery was failing and A/C blower resistor was failing. Windshield washer fluid pump failed, leaking fluid 
Feb 2011

49000 mi

US $100
Faulty mass air sensor replaced Air valve controlled by air mass sensor failed and was repaired 
Jun 2011

51000 mi

US $102
Vibration in steering wheel while turning. Power steering hoses were leaking and fluid was low. Hoses and fluid replaced. Suspension bushing leaking; bushings were replaced and alignment performed. 
Sep 2011

54000 mi
Transmission went into failsafe mode. Vehicle didn't go back into failsafe mode after ignition off for 30 minutes, and dealer unable to truly diagonse cause. Problem has not recurred. 
Jan 2012

65500 mi

US $420
Xenon bulb was replaced. Approx $200 for part and $200 for labor. 
May 2012

59700 mi

US $100
Got failsafe warning; dealer advised transmission must be replaced (under extended warranty) 
Nov 2013

74400 mi

US $1700
Compressor was failing; compressor was replaced 
Mar 2014

78000 mi

US $90
Replaced tail brake light assembly 
Aug 2014

84000 mi

US $3300
Code indicated front cat failure. Replaced both cats on dealer recommendation. 
Sep 2014

85000 mi

US $700
Expansion tank leaking; replaced tank 
Dec 2014

87000 mi

US $1500
Valve cover gasket leaking Cooling system leaking 
May 2015

91000 mi

US $600
Oil filter housing leak Power steering hose leak 
Dec 2015

98000 mi

US $800
Push out bushing leaking 
Jun 2016

103000 mi

US $1200
CCV bad; replaced it and spark plugs 
Feb 2018

119000 mi

US $460
Rear brake pad and rotor replacement 
May 2018

121000 mi

US $2000
Front rotors were warped. Pads and rotors replaced under warranty Replaced [tie-rod ends] Replaced belt tensioner 
BMW X5 in Colorado, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2013
Jan 2011

67000 mi

US $300
Driver's door was inoperable from outside. Ended up replacing several components in the door, cost was around $300. 
Feb 2012

83700 mi

US $1069
Engine kept misfiring during the winter. Replaced Mass Air Flow, Oxygen Sensor, and several hoses and it got fixed. 
Sep 2012

89000 mi

US $50
(from driver's perspective) Left xenon headlight bulb burned out. Replaced the bulb. Also replaced the worn out roundel emblem on the hood of the X5. It's not a big deal. 
BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011

61000 mi

US $7800
engine sputters suspenion not working properly problem with electrical 
BMW X5 in Texas, United States
Nov 2012 - Sep 2013
Apr 2013

72800 mi

US $1100
Car suddenly began to sputter and stall. Limped home. Diagnosis: Fuel pump died. Leaking red fluid under car. Diagnosis: Power steering hoses needed replacing. Common problem with these X5's 

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