2009 BMW X5 BMW X5 2009

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2009 BMW X5 repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (9%)

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2009 BMW X5 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (42%)

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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.

2009 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 282hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

72000 mi Horn not functioning issue with sat nav 
74800 mi Horn and nav 

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2009 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

64000 mi

US $45
Windshield washer pumps. Front and rear. 
53500 mi Dealer installed trailer hitch three years after purchase, but coded the electronics improperly. Had to be recoded. 
84320 mi

C $845
The total was Oil change, test and replace battery, now on 3rd battery including the original 

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2009 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

40000 mi Back-up camera malfunctioned. Dealer replaced. 
57000 mi

US $300
Leak on one of two AC evaporator cores 
85000 mi

US $1105
Alternator was supplying intermittent power to the battery, causing the battery to lose charge while on a road trip. Car shut down 1 hour out of town and had to be towed back and ubers called to get passengers and luggage back home. Total bummer. 
68200 mi

¤3900
Car would not start, replaced the battery but then a few days later, new battery was dead again - replaced the Alternator and has been ok since. 

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2009 BMW X5 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

91000 mi

US $545
Noticed hesitation when starting cold; replaced battery and re-programmed car computer 
95000 mi

US $360
Replaced A/C Blower and FSU 
59000 mi

US $800
Both of the electric tailgate motors failed at 59000 miles. Repair fell under state-warranty of selling a used vehicle, but repair cost was estimated at $800 value. 

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2009 BMW X5 Electrical Problems

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