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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (28%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 18 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

81000 mi

£120
Car had a boost leak Boost leaks 

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2009 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

65100 mi

C $3800
Excessive cranking time, dealer after throwing parts at it including, LP, HP Pump and injectors. Cranking time improved dramatically, still not as quick as before the problem started. Long cranking still happens once every 10-15 starts. 
22000 mi

US $1100
DEF Sensor malfunction. Toggled Check Engine light. Mechanic said is was caused by overfilled DEF fluid spilling on sensor. 
56000 mi

US $300
replace emissions module 

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2009 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

83000 mi

US $4200
Engine was burning massive amounts of oil. Valve guide seals needed to be replaced. It's an engine-out repair! New valve parts that do not deteriorate with time were issued by BMW but this is not covered by warranty. Known issue with this N62 V8 engine. Engine should not have this issue again after repair. 
87000 mi

US $1095
Replaced failing water pump and belt tensioner 
92000 mi

US $582
Crack in expansion tank resulting in small coolant leak that over time triggered iDrive to report low coolant. 
76260 mi Radiator Leakage 

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2009 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

34100 mi Towed to dealer. Car started shaking and had to pull over. 
34410 mi Sensor failure. Drove to dealer. 
55000 mi

US $1200
The engine overheated and the car slow down by itself to prevent any further damage. 
54700 mi

US $50
Replaced electric water pump 
89000 mi

US $1066
Replaced solenoid valve 
95500 mi

US $200
Engine misfiring; replaced Ignition Coil - covered under 3rd Part Warranty. Paid for diagnostics 
87000 mi

US $80
Changed belt tensioner, idler pulley,  oil filter adapter gasket, oil cooler gasket. 
92000 mi

US $970
Serpentine belt shredded, took out cooling fan also. 
95131 mi

US $1526
Eccentric shaft sensor and plugs 

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2009 BMW X5 Engine Problems

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