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2008 BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (5%)
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 162 repairs.
2008 BMW X5 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| 39000 mi | Wrong readout of digital reporting screen. Could not fix. |
2008 BMW X5 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 127000 mi US $70 |
The X5 bluetooth was going in and out intermittently working with a iPhone 5. The dealer tested but could not isolate the problem. It is possible it is an Apple software issue. |
| 62000 mi | The AC didn't work. They replaced parts. The Navigation DVD ROM is glitchy. They need to replace it. |
| 75020 mi C $2000 |
The battery would die. |
| 55000 mi US $200 |
Heads up display showed "code invalid" and wouldn't display any information. |
| 75500 mi US $2500 |
A/C didn't cool, refrigerant replaced. |
| 124500 mi US $1100 |
Alternator replacement |
| 88000 mi US $500 |
Nonrechargable, replaced |
| 130000 mi US $500 |
Lift-gate motor failed. Had just replace with new motor roughly 8mo previously. Apparently, a seal-boot at the hinge of the lift-gate was left unattached, allowing water to flow down the interior rear channel and into the right rear quarter-panel electronics compartment, sorting the lift-gate controller. Inspection showed no issues with the sunroof or related drainage channels. Seal boot was re-attached, controller replaced. No issues since. |
| 155000 mi US $1100 |
Right Headlight (Driving, not Angel-eye) bulb replaced. 2nd time in 5 years |
| 158720 mi US $1927 |
Alternator - driving interstate when all indicators lit, engine stopped, power-steering/brakes failed. Towed to dealer. Alternator replaced |
| 172430 mi | SOS warning light illuminated. Simultaneously lost blue-tooth and USB connectivity, and 12-volt (cigarette lighter) and USB power. Repair attempt not successful - will revisit some other time Driver's low-beam/running light fail Bulb change attempted - fail. Schematic reviewed, problem not identified. Will revisit later. |
| 144000 mi US $1200 |
Alternator |
| 128960 mi C $450 |
AC belt tensioner failed. The bearing was squealing and the roller was quite worn. Replaced both parts |
| 138640 mi C $321 |
replaced battery. |
| 39000 mi | single running daylight went out |
| 25000 mi | had issue with rough stops (felt like abrupt downshipt into 1st rolling to a stop, would lurch forward a tiny bit). dlr claimed could be battery problem, replaced. also did some sort of software "update." problem resolved. |
| 33300 mi | Weak heated steering wheel (not fixed). |
| 41000 mi | Passenger mirror motor is slow to respond = replaced Battery drainage error message = unable to verify and nothing repaired. |
| 50800 mi | Sunvisor shade was defective. It wasn't the bulb but the mechanism to turn the bulb on. A new visor was ordered to fix the problem. Weak start crank when it's cold outside - suspect weak battery. |
2008 BMW X5 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94000 mi US $100 |
Driver sear motor failed |
| 95000 mi US $500 |
Both rear tailgate light units replaced |
| 9995 mi | Pop up washer for headlamps broke off during use and needed to be replaced under warranty |
| 71000 mi US $1200 |
NAV stopped working |
| 18000 mi | Rearview camera takes a long time for the screen to come up. Already driving forward by the time screen/camera comes on. When using the USB interface with iPod, audio gets static when making turns or on rough roads. |
| 17000 mi | HUD was deemed inop. BMW has to order the part. HUD Part was replaced in 1.5 hours. |
| 30000 mi | Navigation DVD Drive shot, they replaced immediately. |
| 78000 mi US $1600 |
Battery died (clock lost programming and battery failed test when I took it to dealer) 3 weeks after purchasing used car (non-CPO from BMW dealership). Dealer agreed to pay half even though not covered under warranty. |
| 159000 mi US $700 |
Replaced compressor |
| 34200 mi | Tailgate refused to open or close automatically (buttons or remote) - could force open manually. Issue was a software problem - reflashed computer and issue resolved. |
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