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2012 BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (3%)
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 146 repairs.
2012 BMW X5 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (80%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 86163 mi US $1627 |
Clutches in transfer case slipping, replaced transfer case with used unit, Ac evaporator has a leak but not fixing. |
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 302hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14000 mi | Tranny noise |
| 17300 mi | Tranny noise was finally found to come from a faulty cardan axle, the one connecting the front differential to the front left wheel. Replacement part was unavailable, therefore another trip will be required. |
| 22320 mi | Left front cardan axle became replaced under warranty. Axle caused pulsating, grinding noise when coasting at around 50 mph. |
| 26760 mi | Tranny noise has come back. Dealer confirmed that it wasn't normal to have this noise when coasting or slowing down. Due to me going abroad, detailed inspection at dealer is postponed to May 2015. |
| 28520 mi €600 |
Oscillating noise when coasting or slowing down. BMW changed transfer box. Changed noise but didn't eliminate. Afterwards found that increasing pressure in rear tires helps. Because of slightly different circumference due to M Package? |
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33000 mi US $800 |
Vehicle hesitating and uncommanded shut-offs. Dealer unable to diagnose and repair Independent service diagnosed and repaired the hesitation and shut-off problem. |
| 24180 mi | slow shifting was determined to be normal |
| 11500 mi | Replaced leaking transmission cooling lines. O ring failure caused leak. |
| 69000 mi | Replaced driveshaft due to recall. |
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