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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (22%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 9 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
| 50000 mi | can't put transmission gear to R. transmission leak. |
2008 BMW X5 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 121000 mi US $280 |
relay for drive sensor |
| 181000 mi | Transmission would not shift from park. Repair estimate far-exceeded car's value. Car sold at auction. Transmission would not shift from park. Repair estimate far-exceeded car's value. Car sold at auction. |
| 100000 mi US $500 |
CV boot torn and had to be replaced. new right front axle required |
2008 BMW X5 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78000 mi US $1600 |
Mechatronic sleeve leaking and hairline crack found in transmission pan (it is plastic). Sleeve leak repaired and replaced with new pan. |
| 159000 mi US $700 |
Loud rattling noise coming from under dash. Removed, cleaned, lubed and re-installed driveshaft. Corrected problem. |
| 110000 mi US $6000 |
Rear differential completely broke down and shredded both rear axles. |
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