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2017 BMW X5 repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 18 repairs.
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2017 BMW X5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW X5 in California, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021

42805 mi
Various clunks and rattles coming from interior rear during starts, stops, bumpy roads. 

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2017 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X5 in New Brunswick, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jan 2022
Oct 2020

38440 mi
Replaced LF strut due to leakage, replaced both rear control arms due wear. Replaced front tension strut due to wear (clunking) Vehicle hesitating under hard acceleration. Dealer replaced rear diff oil (not a routine maintenance item) on advice of BMW tech support. 
BMW X5 in California, United States
Oct 2017 - Oct 2019
Mar 2018

14000 mi
Exhaust flap made excessive rattling noice. Flap was replaced and noice went away. 
BMW X5 in Manitoba, Canada
Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

31620 mi

C $1600
Tech found rear axle seals leaking while up on hoist. Both left & right real axle seals replaced. Passenger and rear seat heat not working. Driver's heated seat does work. 
Mar 2022

32860 mi

C $12
Front passenger an both rear seat heaters not working. Replaced all 5 fuses associated with seat heat. All seat heaters now work. 
Apr 2022

33480 mi

C $50
Front passenger and both rear seat heaters not working. Replaced all 5 fuses associated with seat heat. Replaced passenger seat heat control module. Front passenger and both rear seat heaters still not working 

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2017 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 255hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X5 in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2021 - Jul 2023
Jul 2022

69690 mi

US $1000
The driver side, seat radar, door seal, passenger rear door seal. Broke letting go could not replace had to order new parts and replace. 
BMW X5 in Italy
Feb 2018 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

17980 mi
Air Conditioning not working properly, it take hours to cool the car. Shop changed filters but the problem is still there 
BMW X5 in Missouri, United States
Jun 2017 - May 2021
Nov 2017

7000 mi
Rear seatbelt won't extend. Locked in place. Parts ordered two weeks ago. Haven't arrived yet. 

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2017 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X5 in Washington, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Dec 2020

34000 mi
Aux 12V battery shorted and car would no longer drive on electric-only or auto start-stop the engine. Replaced under warranty. 
BMW X5 in Malaysia
Jul 2017 - May 2020
Jan 2017

1488 mi
KLE replaced (onboard charger for PHEV) 
Jul 2018

18600 mi

$300
ignition coil 
Jan 2019

22940 mi
suspension aircompressor failure 
May 2019

24180 mi
12v battery failure fuel tank cap pressure relief valve. 
Jan 2020

29760 mi
air springs for the rear suspension. both side. 

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2017 BMW X5 Repair Histories

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