2005 BMW X5 Problems and Repair Histories
2005 BMW X5 problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
See what people are saying about 2005 BMW X5 problems
More about the
BMW X5
2005 BMW X5s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2005 BMW X5 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2005 BMW X5 problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2005 BMW X5 problems and repair histories that follow it.
BMW X5 Reliability through December 31, 2012
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 | |
| 2005 | BMW X5 | 14 X5s, 7.9 months of data per X5, average 85000 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 X5s, 7.9 months of data per X5, average 85000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
see reported repairs |
Non-members can see only ten 2005 BMW X5 problems and repair histories. Log in or join us to see them all.
Repair costs are in local units.
2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW X5 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 99000 | 2200 | Service Engine Light kept coming on. Replaced two o2 sensors, Mass Air Flow Meter, Thermostat, Cleaned Throttle Body. Problem was Purge Value - needed replacement. |
| Dec | 2012 | 115000 | 2500 | Engine flooded with oil. Oil Gasket broken. |
| Mar | 2013 | 118000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 89300 | 1200 | AC stopped blowing cold air. Diagnosed by the shop as AC condenser fan failure. Had the fan replaced, which fixed the problem. |
| Sep | 2012 | 92000 | 250 | Air intake hose dry-rotted from age. Failed while in the shop for an oil change. |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 96300 | 3000 | Bushings replaced Both front cv boots torn |
| Feb | 2013 | 101000 | 500 | Oil filter housing gasket leaking. Accessory pulley needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 58000 | 295 | rear headlight assembly corroded and rusted, ostensibly from car washes (allegedly). |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 75020 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 75640 | 1400 | Brought in for check of non working ac. They put in a colored liquid to detect if there was a leak. At the same time, dealer found a leaking seal on transmission and the strap belt had to be replaced ,steering hose to be changed....wow! Dealer had told me that ac motor was to be changed. Car only has 122km (70k miles)! Cost of ac motor: $1400 plus installation. What a joke! Every time I bring in for oil change, it costs me over $1000 on various stupid little things..... |
| Dec | 2011 | 79360 | 0 | Fricken BMW, we pay such a high price for German Engineering and my car with only 127,000 km (79000miles) and the AC compressor dies out, and I live in Montreal, where we only use it like 5 mths a year! Parts: Dealer $1300; ebay new $385 The odometer shows 999999km ? What the hell! Shit box BMW's. I thought I was gonna have no problems with these cars. I am really sorry for having bought this vehicle. I should have gone with my first instinct the GMC yukon denali. :-( |
| Apr | 2013 | 84940 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 105000 | 1000 | Leaking water pump |
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 185 | Replace air filter & turn off check engine light off code # P1419 - secondary mass air sensor needed cleaning. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 58900 | 2000 | Service engine light came on. Shop scanner came up with code. P1416 replaced part 2 months later part failed again. replaced part same code would not clear. sold car |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
Expert 2005 BMW X5 Repair Advice
Non-members can see only ten 2005 BMW X5 problems and repair histories. Log in or join us to see them all.
What People Are Saying about Problems with the 2005 BMW X5
blog comments powered by Disqus
