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2006 BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 144 repairs.
2006 BMW X5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 115 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| BMW X5 in Georgia, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | Recall regarding passenger side airbag sensor | ||
| BMW X5 in Maryland, United States Sep 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Oct 201189500 miUS $50 | Hydraulic tensioner for main serpentine belt replaced for third time under CPO warranty - $50 deductible. Temporarily quieted cold startup squealing. | ||
| Nov 201191000 miUS $50 | Serpentine belt pulley replaced also for third time under CPO warranty - $50 deductible. Temporarily quieted cold startup squealing. | ||
| May 201296800 miUS $135 | Two trips to non-dealer mechanic to eventually replace a leaky power steering hose. | ||
| May 2013106300 miUS $450 | Replaced front passenger side axle. | ||
| Aug 2013108000 mi | Check brake light warning due to bulb housing not making good contact. Adjusted contacts, works for a while then warning comes back. | ||
| BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201076000 mi | CD changer will not eject cartridge: changer replaced for the same problem at 49,000 miles. Service Technician stated "We don't warranty warranty work." I'm looking for an after market CD changer that is reliable. | ||
2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV
355-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Michigan, United States May 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 201392000 miUS $130 | Cursory diagnostics only: engine seized due to unknown cause. Prognosis: new engine required, $19k plus labor. | ||
| Dec 201393000 miUS $6333 | Replaced seized engine with functioning used engine. | ||
| Jan 2014US $1400 | Replaced ignition coils following O2 sensor replacement | ||
| Dec 201498000 mi | Replaced engine gasket, coolant hose Fuel Delivery System Failure Replaced left front control arm Fuel delivery failed again, then a third time 50 miles later. Replaced vehicle. | ||
2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV
315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in California, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Feb 201363500 miUS $1100 | Front Suspension bushings replaced | ||
| Aug 201471000 mi | Electrical system diagnosed as overcharging. Shorting out the IP readout in the instrument cluster. Alarm keeps going off and AT readout shows "Limp Home" mode. | ||
| BMW X5 in Manitoba, Canada Oct 2014 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Dec 201465720 miC $58 | Throttle body unit and wiring harness malfunction, replacement of both required. | ||
| Mar 201674400 mi | CV axle boots were torn Bushings replaced Driver's door handle carrier became dislodged, door couldn't be opened from exterior. A common problem on the E53 X5. | ||
| Dec 201681840 miC $1200 | Alternator died and had to be replaced. Coolant overflow (reservoir) tank cracked and began to leak coolant at a high rate. | ||
| Jul 201783080 miC $7000 | Timing chain guide failure | ||
| Oct 201784940 miC $329 | New battery installed. Previous battery was of low quality and was causing random erratic electrical issues. | ||
| Mar 201888040 miC $509 | water pump seal leak sealing tablets added, leak stopped (major repair could be needed down the road) amplifier damaged by water (due to leaking sunroof drain) replacement amp purchased, still not installed headlight washer system not functioning rear bumper proximity sensor functioning intermittently aftermarket trailer hitch installed by previous owner damaged wiring harness | ||
| Jun 201889280 miC $1300 | Replaced water damaged amplifier, coded replacement amplifier. Upper and lower control arms, tie rods, ball joints, stabilizers all replaced, alignment and road test performed. | ||
| BMW X5 in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201383700 miC $471 | parasitic drain detection. | ||
| BMW X5 in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jul 201490500 miUS $675 | Plastic coolant reservoir sprung a leak. Replaced hoses and thermostat as well. | ||
| Dec 201496000 miUS $600 | $600 for plastic fan replacement!!!! Not including labor. Labor was quoted at $1500. Put it in myself. | ||
| Mar 201596000 miUS $2500 | A/C repair shit vehicle - too many repairs to list. got rid of it because struts are going - $2500 job minimum DID not fix. | ||
| BMW X5 in South Carolina, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 201286200 miUS $500 | Valve stem seals leaking replaced expansion tank | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 201673100 miUS $826 | Noise left front wheel. Dealer recommend | ||
| Feb 201778600 miUS $579 | Service transmission indicator | ||
| Jul 201877000 miUS $262 | annual service | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014116000 miUS $120 | replace right headlight | ||
| BMW X5 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 201028000 mi | rough Idle bad vibration | ||
| Mar 201241000 miUS $110 | Engine runs rough, VANOS replaced, again did not fix the problem Alternator was unplugged, so the computer could not adjust for it. Seems this could have only happened because shop forgot to plug it in when they changed the alternator about a year ago to try to eliminate vibration--but they denied this. | ||
| Dec 201464000 miUS $300 | Replace valve cover seals, leaking spark plug tubes and spark plugs. bmw had replaced the vanos, but did not put in new spark plug tubes when doing the job. Still rough, but better. | ||
| BMW X5 in Colorado, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Sep 2020102000 miUS $500 | 4x4 light would turn on on rare occasion. Reset by turning steering wheel lock to lock. One day, it wouldn't reset so I brought it to Autoworks. They diagnosed the issue as a possible intermittent alternator failure and reset the light. The alternator proved them correct while on a trip when it fully failed for good. Changed the alternator and all has been well since. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 201186000 miUS $582 | Replace bushings in suspension arms | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Apr 201032000 mi | Strut bushing and rubber mounting replaced. | ||
| Dec 201042000 miUS $50 | Rear parking light fixture replaced. | ||
| Mar 201148000 miUS $50 | Power steering fluid leak. Parts replaced. | ||
| Apr 201148800 miUS $50 | Bushing replaced on drivers side front wheel. | ||
| Jul 201153000 miUS $50 | Coolant expansion tank replaced. | ||
| Dec 201160000 miUS $50 | Transmission software update. Bushings replaced. | ||
| Apr 201265000 miUS $200 | Coolant expansion tank leak. Tank replaced. | ||
| Aug 201273000 mi | Again, coolant expansion tank leak. Tank replaced under warranty from April 2012 replacement. Defective tank. | ||
| Jan 201363700 miUS $600 | Replace divers side outdoor handle carrier. | ||
| Feb 201380000 miUS $927 | Xenon bulb replacement both left and right lights. | ||
| Dec 201391000 mi | Oil leak Two rear light fixtures burned out. Required replacement. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Jul 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Feb 2017119000 miUS $3000 | Leaks from undercarriage. | ||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States - Jul 2006 | |||
| Jul 20061500 mi | Broken rear seat belt mechanism that would not unwind. Replaced mechanism under warranty | ||
2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW X5 in South Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 201180700 miUS $900 | Transfer actuator motor Rear wheel bearing and hub | ||
| Jan 2013US $800 | DSC light came on and 4x4 inactive, needed a wheel speed sensor and one under the center console. Left headlight inoperative, dealer erroneously diagnose the problem as a faulty igniter, on the second attempt as a HID control module, when the problem was the light bulb. Cost me over $700.00 to fix. Ended up fixing it myself. | ||
| BMW X5 in Germany Feb 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Jul 2016128200 mi€900 | Glow Plugs, Intake Manifold | ||
| Jan 2017124000 mi€800 | Electrical System Alt Heating and Speakers not working | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015172000 miUS $650 | power window failed driver side | ||
| BMW X5 in Georgia, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201486000 miUS $2100 | blew the oil sensor intake and car would not run or move at all | ||
2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Nov 2017177000 miUS $1200 | Replaced radiator, water pump and auxiliary cooling fan | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 201684000 miUS $140 | Poor Acceleration from a stop. | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Sep 2015106000 miUS $300 | Mass air flow sensor went bad. Bought Siemens from amazon BMW seller. As dealer wanted 500. Aftermarket maf sensor did not work. | ||
| Nov 2015107100 miUS $100 | Received code associated with oxygen sensor. Replaced both upstream did not fix. Soon after Received a code for throttle body. Believed something stuck, inspected throttle body and air hoses. Error dissapeared. Possible loose wire... | ||
| Jan 2016110000 miUS $800 | Rusted brake line. Upon replacement of line, rear brakes would not work. Master cylinder was said to be bad and replaced. Error code for misfire of #1 spark plug. Decided to replace all spark plugs and coils. | ||
| Feb 2016110000 miUS $250 | oxygen sensor code. replaced pre cat air fuel ratio senors. intermittent error code still there. replaced oxygen sensors post cat they were very rusty. had to get new threads put in for new sensors. | ||
| BMW X5 in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 201367800 miUS $800 | Crankcase venting system has cold weather issues; BMW has retrofit part (breather / insulated dipstick tube) but will not recall or warrant repair as the issue only happens in very cold (10 deg F) conditions. | ||
| Apr 201368800 miUS $285 | Secondary mas airflow sensor - generic OBDII code P1419 - stuck valve replaced. | ||
| Jan 201571800 miUS $110 | Replaced left door handle carrier - remove and reinstall inner door panel and door handle cover etc... | ||
| Aug 2016126000 miUS $11 | Replaced leaking oil filter housing gasket | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 201387300 miUS $2500 | Oil/Water separator CV boots replaced | ||
| BMW X5 in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| May 201253200 miUS $173 | I was getting a "brake light" message on the dash display. one of the tail lights was out. This is a CPO car I "thought" OK, I'll just have the dealer check it out. Turns out to be a bad socket, not covered. Cost $173 I'M NOT HAPP | ||
| Jun 201254000 miUS $575 | ONCE AGAIN CPO vehicle, "door carrier" needed replacing. The drivers side door handle would not return to close. It seems that BMW CPO may only be good for WHAT? wHAT A JOKE. I have heard the LAUDERDALE BMW's policy is a rip off....NO MORE | ||
| Jan 201463000 miUS $600 | Steering angle sensor needed to be replaced | ||
| Jun 201466000 miUS $400 | Finally determined that the ignition switch was bad | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Sep 201182000 miUS $368 | Timing and accessory belt tensioners, replaced before failure | ||
| Nov 201184000 miUS $527 | Thermostat replaced. Inoperable, stuck in the open position, potentially causing headlights to dim and brighten. Replace Alternator to address headlights to brighten and dim, related to thermostat replacement with issue remaining | ||
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201173000 mi | Went to dealer in March because of steering wheel shaking when brakes are applied around 70mph and was told thrust arm bushings were shot(not covered under CPO). Will get it done at a local bmw specialist shop in April. not serious. | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| May 201068250 miUS $314 | replace battery | ||
| Sep 201075000 miUS $155 | Torn hose, replaced | ||
| Nov 201079000 miUS $56 | motor in passenger side mirror not functioning properly, also replaced at around 40,000 miles. | ||
| Dec 201082000 miUS $527 | repair oil leak noticed during major service replace rear upper control arms | ||
| Jan 201187000 mi | Right front brake caliper seized, replaced along with front brake pads and rotors. linkage for windshield wipers snapped, charge= 1 hour labor to repair Drivers heated seat malfunction, started to burn seat. New seat cover and heater ordered. | ||
| Feb 201188000 miUS $54 | Drivers heated seat malfunction, started to burn seat. New seat cover and heater installed | ||
| Oct 201195800 miUS $101 | Power steering leak | ||
| Nov 2011100000 miUS $53 | Thermostat replaced, engine temp not getting warm enough Power steering leak from another hose Light failure message, leak in rear tail lamp housing causing short, housing replaced. | ||
| BMW X5 in New South Wales, Australia Mar 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Nov 201427280 miA $300 | 8 year old battery replaced | ||
| BMW X5 in Maryland, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Apr 201161000 mi | Brake light failure msg was coming on and off intermittently. Replaced bulb and socket but problem remained. I searched forums and found there is a service bulletin on the issue. Sanded down area socket connects to metal. | ||
| Aug 201275300 miUS $1500 | Replaced front left control arm | ||
| Mar 201381000 mi | Auxiliary fan not working Rear brake light burn on metal contacts. 2nd light this happened to Washer fluid draining out of reservoir | ||
| BMW X5 in Connecticut, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201168000 miUS $3000 | |||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $400 | The door cassette system to open doors are terrible. Cables stretch rendering opening door from outside impossible | ||
| BMW X5 in Guam Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 201222320 mi$19000 | AC not working until I kept toggling the control panel and the AC auxillary fan turns on. Then AC will run normally. | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201043000 mi | Rear taillamp assembly overheated, warping electrical contacts. Taillamp assembly replaced. | ||
| Dec 201046000 miUS $100 | Battery was failing and A/C blower resistor was failing. Windshield washer fluid pump failed, leaking fluid | ||
| Feb 201149000 miUS $100 | Faulty mass air sensor replaced Air valve controlled by air mass sensor failed and was repaired | ||
| Jun 201151000 miUS $102 | Vibration in steering wheel while turning. Power steering hoses were leaking and fluid was low. Hoses and fluid replaced. Suspension bushing leaking; bushings were replaced and alignment performed. | ||
| Sep 201154000 mi | Transmission went into failsafe mode. Vehicle didn't go back into failsafe mode after ignition off for 30 minutes, and dealer unable to truly diagonse cause. Problem has not recurred. | ||
| Jan 201265500 miUS $420 | Xenon bulb was replaced. Approx $200 for part and $200 for labor. | ||
| May 201259700 miUS $100 | Got failsafe warning; dealer advised transmission must be replaced (under extended warranty) | ||
| Nov 201374400 miUS $1700 | Compressor was failing; compressor was replaced | ||
| Mar 201478000 miUS $90 | Replaced tail brake light assembly | ||
| Aug 201484000 miUS $3300 | Code indicated front cat failure. Replaced both cats on dealer recommendation. | ||
| Sep 201485000 miUS $700 | Expansion tank leaking; replaced tank | ||
| Dec 201487000 miUS $1500 | Valve cover gasket leaking Cooling system leaking | ||
| May 201591000 miUS $600 | Oil filter housing leak Power steering hose leak | ||
| Dec 201598000 miUS $800 | Push out bushing leaking | ||
| Jun 2016103000 miUS $1200 | CCV bad; replaced it and spark plugs | ||
| Feb 2018119000 miUS $460 | Rear brake pad and rotor replacement | ||
| May 2018121000 miUS $2000 | Front rotors were warped. Pads and rotors replaced under warranty Replaced [tie-rod ends] Replaced belt tensioner | ||
| BMW X5 in Colorado, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jan 201167000 miUS $300 | Driver's door was inoperable from outside. Ended up replacing several components in the door, cost was around $300. | ||
| Feb 201283700 miUS $1069 | Engine kept misfiring during the winter. Replaced Mass Air Flow, Oxygen Sensor, and several hoses and it got fixed. | ||
| Sep 201289000 miUS $50 | (from driver's perspective) Left xenon headlight bulb burned out. Replaced the bulb. Also replaced the worn out roundel emblem on the hood of the X5. It's not a big deal. | ||
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201161000 miUS $7800 | engine sputters suspenion not working properly problem with electrical | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Apr 201372800 miUS $1100 | Car suddenly began to sputter and stall. Limped home. Diagnosis: Fuel pump died. Leaking red fluid under car. Diagnosis: Power steering hoses needed replacing. Common problem with these X5's | ||
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