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2010 BMW X5 repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (7%)

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2010 BMW X5 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (94%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

24000 mi Rear hatchaikovsky popping. 
60100 mi

US $350
Turn signal came loose 
42000 mi Rattle in cargo area due to incorrectly adjusted bump stops for tailgate. 
6000 mi Driver's side mirror developed a crack from the cold weather. BMW replaced under warranty. New mirror looks different than old, so obviously was a change in vendor or design due to common defect. 
35300 mi Driver's door had rattles that could not be isolated. Dealer cleaned and lubed doors seals, which appears to have fixed the rattle. 
3000 mi Slight rattle from trunk latch. 
8000 mi Cruise Control stalk loose, makes clicking sound when toggling stalk. Entire switch unit replaced. 
10000 mi Constant wind whistle on passenger side and rattling tailgate and/or moonroof. They could not replicate the rattles and said they did not have time to diagnose the wind noise, told to come back another time. 
16420 mi Rattles from moonroof resulting from rain gutter coming into contact with moonroof glass. Buffer installed to eliminate noise. Persistent wind noise coming from passenger side outside mirror. Service bulletin found, repairs made. Persistent wind whistle from passenger outside mirror. Rattles from moonroof resulting from rain gutter coming into contact with moonroof glass. Buffer installed to eliminate noise. 
18720 mi Drivers electric seat makes loud creaking noise when raised or lowered. 
30000 mi Drivers electric seat made loud creaking noise when raised or lowered. 
2000 mi misaligned bumper cover 
27000 mi Power hatch failure due to water leak 

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2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV

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

24607 mi Fix left Rear Sunshade 
9000 mi tailgate rattles, fixed by adjusting latch. 
18000 mi Tailgate would not close properly-Even when apparently close system would indicate it was open. Would rattle and de activated surround view of camera 
27000 mi noise coming from tailgate, body rattle 

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2010 BMW X5 Body Problems

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