2003 BMW X5 Problems and Repair Histories
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2003 BMW X5s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2003 BMW X5 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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BMW X5 Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | BMW X5 | 10 X5s, 8.4 months of data per X5, average 106000 miles Small sample size. Join or 10 X5s, 8.4 months of data per X5, average 106000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 101000 | 0 | accessory belt tensioner failed; water pump and thermostat also replaced |
| Dec | 2011 | 102000 | 0 | Brake master cylinder |
| BMW X5 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 98300 | 0 | Water pump, thermostat, transmission cooler sensor all replaced. These were original parts from when the x5 was new. |
| Mar | 2013 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 60000 | 8000 | Transmission Replaced |
| BMW X5 in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 110000 | 600 | Front passenger power window motor died |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 71000 | 350 | Service engine soon light on - lean idle mixture, replaced both breather tubes attached to the back of the engine. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 700 | Starter | |
| May | 2010 | 75920 | 800 | Had new CV boots and axel put on. |
| Sep | 2010 | 81840 | 700 | Had head gaskets replaced Replaced front brakes and rotors |
| Nov | 2010 | 83080 | 3605 | Steering rod, rear upper control arm, front thrust rid steer. Throttle body. The interior light in the back of the truck fell out, and when I tried to push it back in place it blew the circuit for a ton of stuff in the truck. |
| Feb | 2011 | 83080 | 0 | When sold, water leaking in through sunroof, there was a small electrical issue with the driver side airbag, and there was a 1500 dollar repair that needed to be done to the wheels (I don't know what it was). I spent an average of $1,100 a month on repairs during the 16 months I owned it. |
| BMW X5 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 500 | Replaced fan | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 111600 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 111600 | 600 | Air suspension-airbag and compressor |
| Sep | 2012 | 113460 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 119040 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 119260 | 73 | Vehicle requires a boost if left for a few days with raining & humid weather. |
| Aug | 2011 | 118860 | 1884 | Drivers window won't roll all the way up, needed a new regulator. Left rear tail lamp had corrosion causing bad connection. Water pump and thermostat leaking |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 61000 | 100 | Wiring issue with rear lights and brake lights |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 120000 | 650 | Replace tension and idle pulleys Replace rear wiper plastic cover, front wiper blades, plastic cover for the headlight washer, plastic insert for changes, oil and filter change, air filter replace with K&N filter. Needed to replace the high pressure hose |
| BMW X5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 106000 | 800 | replaced alternator |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | 1200 | Fix oil leaks. The factory HID headlight lenses were cloudy and could not be buffed out with standard restoration methods. Replace headlight assemblies. It was going to need a new water pump, valve cover gaskets and had another small oil leak. The AM on the radio barely worked. The driver's side door latch was acting up even though I had it replaced last year - unknown how long it will keep working. |
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 67000 | 0 | Wiring harness to AC compressor was broken causing air to blow hot. |
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 72540 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 79360 | 300 | CV boot leaked again 10,000 kms after being replaced last (Dec 2009) |
| Sep | 2011 | 79360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 1000 | recharge ac, replace left front boot seal | |
| Mar | 2010 | 28000 | 1500 | evaporator repair |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 91000 | 800 | crank case vent valve failure. cold weather kit ordered and being installed front right side axle shaft failure. new part ordered and being installed thermostat failure, ordered part and being installed |
| Mar | 2010 | 93000 | 350 | front drivers side brake caliper locked up, would not release. Required new caliper and replaced pads. |
| Jan | 2011 | 111000 | 250 | cold weather crank case vent valve malfunction causing crank case gasket to blow out. replaced gasket. drivers side door handle malfunction due to freezing rain. replaced door handle |
| Nov | 2011 | 121300 | 650 | ball joint-steering arm on passengers side |
| Mar | 2012 | 123000 | 0 | transmission slippage - oil loss - cause unknown |
| BMW X5 in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 92000 | 200 | rear pads and sensors |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 61000 | 1000 | CCV valve and hoses frozen and clogged |
| Mar | 2011 | 73000 | 800 | CV boot needed to be replaced |
| Jan | 2012 | 85000 | 1700 | Crankcase control valve Wheel bearing |
| May | 2012 | 89500 | 125 | Final Stage Unit for climate control failed. It was replaced with new part. |
| Sep | 2012 | 91000 | 325 | Leak from fuel sender under rear seat. Gas leaking after fill up. |
| Dec | 2012 | 94000 | 400 | water pump and belt replacement |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 200 | replace battery, inconsistant voltage, some modules displaying inaccurate warning messages (engine failsafe, braking...etc) | |
| Mar | 2010 | 73780 | 1100 | air intake sensor malfunctioning, causing poor fuel mix and severe hesitation |
| Aug | 2010 | 76260 | 900 | fan and compressor needed repplaced |
| Aug | 2011 | 88040 | 1100 | tie rod, ball joint |
| Jun | 2012 | 99820 | 400 | power window failed, cable broke |
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