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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%)
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 119 repairs.
2010 BMW X5 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 24 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 555hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51000 mi | Air condition seats not working |
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 282hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 184140 mi C $150 |
Battery light came on on the dash, warning on display that there was a charging error. I checked the codes and it was for the generator. I found a local Alternator rebuilder and they had one for my truck in stock. It was a relatively easy job to replace the alternator on this diesel engine due to the fact that it is at the top right of the motor. |
| 192200 mi C $140 |
Replace blower motor due to it being noisy. |
| 25172 mi C $1000 |
Alternator failure |
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3000 mi | Passenger Restraint System, airbag failed. Warning light illuminated. |
| 3700 mi | Passenger restraint system failed again. Parts replaced. |
| 42800 mi | airbag sensor (to determine whether passenger is sitting in seat) failed and had to be replaced. |
| 52000 mi | key fob failed to lock/unlock car remotely; also wiped out memory settings (radio and seat presents) associated with key. |
| 93100 mi | Circulation fan broken |
| 107426 mi | Right DRL out. Replaced bulb Right brake light out. cleaned base of bulb |
| 5000 mi | ambient light sensor replaced |
| 67000 mi US $250 |
FRM footwell module failed |
| 70000 mi US $1400 |
Rear powered lift struts not operating, making it hard to open/close rear hatch. Fault found in left strut. replaced both lift struts even though right strut was likely fine. |
| 48000 mi | Idler arm bolt recall performed. Getting error message regarding key, traced to software, software update crashed computer, replace computer under warranty. |
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21000 mi | Battery Drain light came on. Ended up being OK |
| 80600 mi C $1500 |
Battery when dead , got jump start from towing company. Lights, turn signals, power windows all accessories stopped working. Had to replace floor module and battery. Still have to take to dealer to have computor reflashed. |
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 120000 mi US $200 |
Starter completely died. Had to replace. |
| 19000 mi | navigation screen went blank although the system was still working |
| 99000 mi US $1200 |
Had to replace compressor for dual zone climate control. |
| 100000 mi US $65 |
AC working inconsistently. Repaired hole in system and recharged. |
| 103000 mi US $1200 |
Battery showed issues, further checking also showed starter needed replacing. |
| 110000 mi | AC didn't work, compressor not engaging. Turned out to be a bad connection. Fixed in 5 minutes with no parts used. |
| 127000 mi | Fan was making a bad noise. Removed fan assembly and re-lubricated. Reinstalled and it works fine now. |
2010 BMW X5 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 58000 mi US $900 |
evaporator coil |
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