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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 39 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

BMW X5 in Great Britain
Jan 2013 - Jul 2014
Mar 2013

72000 mi
Horn not functioning rattle from tailgate issue with sat nav 
Nov 2013

74800 mi
Horn and nav 
May 2014

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

BMW X5 in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

56000 mi

US $300
replace emissions module 
Jan 2022

64000 mi

US $45
Windshield washer pumps. Front and rear. 
BMW X5 in Texas, United States
Mar 2012 - Dec 2013
Oct 2012

53500 mi
Dealer installed trailer hitch three years after purchase, but coded the electronics improperly. Had to be recoded. 
BMW X5 in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

22000 mi

US $1100
DEF Sensor malfunction. Toggled Check Engine light. Mechanic said is was caused by overfilled DEF fluid spilling on sensor. 
BMW X5 in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2012 - Jun 2014
Dec 2012

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. 
Apr 2014

84320 mi

C $845
The total was Oil change, test and replace battery, now on 3rd battery including the original 
May 2014

84320 mi

C $949
Air bag wore through and leaked. 

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2009 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

BMW X5 in Utah, United States
- Jun 2011
Jun 2011

40000 mi
Back-up camera malfunctioned. Dealer replaced. 
BMW X5 in United Arab Emirates
Dec 2012 - Feb 2015
Oct 2013

56400 mi

¤2000
car was making noises on left side, took it to shop and discovered the bushes of the sway bar were totally worn. Replaced whole thing. 
Jun 2014

66960 mi

¤3500
Vehicle was making knocking sounds upon turning and going over speed humps. 
Sep 2014

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. 
Dec 2014

76260 mi
Air Suspension leaking, car rear would sag overnight. 
Feb 2015

76260 mi
Radiator Leakage Air suspension never fixed. 
BMW X5 in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014

57000 mi

US $300
Leak on one of two AC evaporator cores 
Jul 2017

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. 
Nov 2017

87000 mi

US $1095
Replaced failing water pump and belt tensioner 
Jan 2018

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. 
Apr 2018

92000 mi

US $582
Crack in expansion tank resulting in small coolant leak that over time triggered iDrive to report low coolant. 3 piece plastic bulkhead partition between firewall and engine was old and cracked. Replaced with new parts. 

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2009 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

BMW X5 in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

55000 mi

US $1200
The engine overheated and the car slow down by itself to prevent any further damage. 
BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada
- Feb 2012
Jan 2011

34100 mi
Towed to dealer. Car started shaking and had to pull over. 
Feb 2012

34410 mi
Sensor failure. Drove to dealer. 8 Trips to fix: - Tailgate rattles, seat rattling, strut mount failure, bumper moving.. thats right moving out of place, tailgate lock change, tailgate adjustment.. and rattles persist. I gave up. Cant wait till lease is up.. switch to merc 
BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States
May 2014 - Apr 2017
Nov 2014

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. 
Mar 2017

86000 mi

US $200
sunroof wind deflector broke, had to install a new one 
Apr 2017

86000 mi

US $100
Windshield washer fluid pump leaking. Inexpensive part, but located behind fender. lots of labor time 
BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2014 - Apr 2016
Dec 2014

89000 mi

US $1066
Replaced solenoid valve 
Feb 2015

91000 mi

US $545
Replaced Tire Pressure Monitor and Tire valve - was leaking Noticed hesitation when starting cold; replaced battery and re-programmed car computer 
Mar 2015

95000 mi

US $360
Replaced A/C Blower and FSU 
Apr 2015

95500 mi

US $200
Engine misfiring; replaced Ignition Coil - covered under 3rd Part Warranty. Paid for diagnostics 
BMW X5 in Missouri, United States
May 2013 - Aug 2014
Jul 2013

54700 mi

US $50
Replaced electric water pump 
BMW X5 in Indiana, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017

87000 mi

US $80
Changed belt tensioner, idler pulley,  oil filter adapter gasket, oil cooler gasket. 
Apr 2017

90000 mi

US $230
Replaced thrust arms 
Jun 2017

92000 mi

US $970
Serpentine belt shredded, took out cooling fan also. 
Oct 2017

95131 mi

US $1526
Eccentric shaft sensor and plugs 
Nov 2017

95000 mi

US $40
Replaced leaky windshield washer pump. Must partially remove fender to access. 

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